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Guru3D.com » News » Steam Client Beta update improves high resolution screen support

Steam Client Beta update improves high resolution screen support

by Hilbert Hagedoorn on: 02/12/2018 09:07 AM | source: | 14 comment(s)
Steam Client Beta update improves high resolution screen support

The latest Steam (beta) update adds support for screens with high pixel density when used on a Windows 10 client in combo with the Fall Creators Update. Next to the addition for high-DPI monitor support the new Steam client should also use less CPU when drawing the main window.

You can find instructions here to register for the beta. The full release notes are listed below:

Windows

  • Added high-DPI monitor support when running under Windows 10 with the 2017 Creators Update
  • Added window transition animations when opening, closing, or minimizing Steam windows
  • Improved taskbar handling of Steam windows on multi-monitor systems


macOS

  • Added support for turning off or restarting the system from Big Picture mode
  • Improved native OS integration of Steam client windows. For example, Steam windows can now be dragged up past the menu bar to trigger the Spaces UI.
  • Improved reliability of the Steam Input and Streaming Audio drivers for macOS


Linux

  • Added a 2X-scaling mode with high-res text and graphics when running the Steam client in desktop mode on 4k-resolution monitors. You can also force 2X scaling with the "GDK_SCALE=2" environment variable, or disable it with "GDK_SCALE=1".
  • Improved window-resizing interactions with the window manager
  • Fixed an issue where the Steam client could prevent some desktop sessions from shutting down


General

  • Reduced CPU usage of Steam when redrawing the UI, such as when the mouse is moved back and forth over part of the Library view
  • Improved behavior when re-installing from retail discs or backup files, preferring to avoid downloads whenever possible
  • Fixed an issue where corrupt workshop items could be re-downloaded endlessly
  • Fixed an issue where the in-game overlay could crash or become unresponsive in some Vulkan-based games


Steam Input

  • Added "Exit Application" controller action. When this action is used within a game, it will prompt the user if they actually want to quit and if confirmed will immediately close the application.
  • Fixed some issues that could cause Steam Controller pairing to fail unexpectedly
  • Improved support for typing accented characters with the on-screen keyboard on Mac systems








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#5519167 Posted on: 02/12/2018 09:15 AM
Sounds good, will check it out.

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#5519170 Posted on: 02/12/2018 09:29 AM
No scaling for windows? Or is it only 4k? Can't find any scaling options in the beta. (3440x1440).

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#5519174 Posted on: 02/12/2018 10:04 AM
Curious, do the new features also work for the "classic" Small Mode (my preferred setting) or just Large Mode and/or Big Picture Mode?

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#5519176 Posted on: 02/12/2018 10:14 AM
Curious, do the new features also work for the "classic" Small Mode (my preferred setting) or just Large Mode and/or Big Picture Mode?


Desktop modes both small and large scaled nicely in my experience. Couldn't spend much time with BPM because I got black screens on BPM exit, had to end task to close steam.

Seems the same on 2560x1400. I assume because 100% scaling is fine already?


If you're using 100%, then there is no change. Some comments from people with 1440p screens said their overlays got bigger and they liked it before. I don't have one so you can check that for yourself.

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#5519177 Posted on: 02/12/2018 10:15 AM
2-week old news.

No scaling for windows? Or is it only 4k? Can't find any scaling options in the beta. (3440x1440).

It works automatically.

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#5519178 Posted on: 02/12/2018 10:16 AM
Seems the same on 2560x1400. I assume because 100% scaling is fine already?

100% means no scaling.

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#5519185 Posted on: 02/12/2018 11:22 AM
2-week old news.


It works automatically.
No bigger text that i can see. In the olden days you could replace fonts but i have not bothered lately.
A little weak eye sight so i prefer a bit bigger fonts.
Edit; Ah i see what you mean . It will now follow windows scaling. 125% looks great now.

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#5519209 Posted on: 02/12/2018 02:27 PM
Steam is the one and only DRM I want in my life.

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#5519271 Posted on: 02/12/2018 05:19 PM
So Valve can do all these great things, but they can let you change the font size? Really? So we all have to wear reading glasses to see the font. Cmon!

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#5519291 Posted on: 02/12/2018 07:21 PM
This is kind of lame. It seems to only allow either 100% or 200%. No 125%, no 150%...

Dear Valve. People use monitors of different sizes. Not all 4K monitors have the same DPI. Also, what about 23" 1440 monitors? 24"?

Seriously? A multi-billion dollar company can't get DPI right? In a piece of software that's used by an insane amount of people around the world?

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#5519378 Posted on: 02/12/2018 11:51 PM
Support for the 2017 Creators Update? Lol, everyone is already on the Fall Creators Update! Steam's lack of support for Windows 10 in the beginning is kicking them where it hurts. The interface is so old compared with Origin/Uplay.

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#5519395 Posted on: 02/13/2018 02:09 AM
Support for the 2017 Creators Update? Lol, everyone is already on the Fall Creators Update! Steam's lack of support for Windows 10 in the beginning is kicking them where it hurts. The interface is so old compared with Origin/Uplay.

Origin blows chunks for the way they manage game libraries. It is broken on a fundamental level.

coth
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#5519399 Posted on: 02/13/2018 02:19 AM
No 125%, no 150%...

Works fine with 150% for me.

The interface is so old compared with Origin/Uplay.

Origin UI is very buggy. Some elements scaled, some not.

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#5519469 Posted on: 02/13/2018 10:15 AM
Finally. I'll check it out.

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