Customizing the Display Environment

 
 
 

Showcase end-users often begin by setting preferences that customizes the display, to obtain a desired visual setting for their work and presentations. The add-ins here relate to changing the look of the viewport on behalf of the end-user.

Workflow Related samples and tools Details
Resizing the viewport Python:
  • ResizeCustom.py

Messages:

  • WINDOW_SET_SIZE
Adds menu items to set viewport size.
Changing the background color Python:
  • BackgroundCustom.py

Messages:

  • WINDOW_SET_SIZE
  • RESET_DISPLAY_BACKGROUND_COLOR
  • Plus custom Messages
Sets viewport background color by registering a custom message with the Message system. Also sets its size.

Note that this sample does not make use of the SET_DISPLAY_BACKGROUND_COLOR. It registers a custom message instead.

Using a movie as a background Python:
  • BackdropCustom.py
Adds a movie (.avi) file as custom backdrop or texture.
Using slides as backgrounds Python:
  • SlideShowCustom.py
Adds commands to the Story menu for showing/hiding custom slide show backdrop images.