Dynamic DPI sample

This sample demonstrates using dynamic DPI APIs to create a D2D desktop application compatible with multiple monitors running at different DPIs. This sample shows how to use existing desktop APIs in conjunction with the new dynamic DPI APIs to make a more complex desktop application that is per-monitor DPI aware.

Warning This sample requires Microsoft Visual Studio 2013 or a later version (any SKU) and doesn't compile in Microsoft Visual Studio Express 2013 for Windows.

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Operating system requirements

Client

Windows 8.1

Server

Windows Server 2012 R2

Build the sample

To build this sample:

1. Start Visual Studio and select File > Open > Project/Solution.
2. Go to the directory named for the sample, and double-click the Microsoft Visual Studio Solution (.sln) file.
3. Press F7 or use Build > Build Solution to build the sample.

Run the sample

To debug the app and then run it, press F5 or use Debug > Start Debugging. To run the app without debugging, press Ctrl+F5 or use Debug > Start Without Debugging.