Display Resolution Set Xtra

Can someone recommend a good Xtra for setting the user's
monitor resolution? I own and old one from Andrade, but it doesn't
work properly with Director MX. When I tried to purchase an upgrade
I found Andrade no longer exists.
Suggestions, anyone?
Thanks.
Dewey

Hi Dewey,
If you need a Windows only Xtra, you can try DM ChangeRes
http://www.dmtools.com/index.jsp
(Click Xtras > Products)
Very easy to use. And it is free.
Otherwise, Buddy API can do it:
http://www.mods.com.au/frameset.htm
Andrade Arts still exists. Not sure what the problems were:
http://www.director-xtras.com/xtra-resolution.html
regards
Dean
Director Lecturer / Consultant / Director Enthusiast
http://www.fbe.unsw.edu.au/learning/director
http://www.multimediacreative.com.au
email: [email protected]

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