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Feature Request (Tiny bug but not really): Scale up ofDrawBitmapString() x 2 when Retina is enabled

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Description

When switching on retina/HiDPI mode, ofDrawBitmapString() becomes really tiny, it would be nice if it could scale up x 2 for readability. (I use it for debugging ALL the time and becomes really difficult to cope with when using Retina mode).

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Research direction

Start by locating the implementation and references for ofDrawBitmapString(), then inspect how Retina or HiDPI mode affects its scale. The change is done when bitmap strings are readable at twice the scale in Retina mode without changing their normal-mode appearance; verify the result in a Retina configuration.

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Assessment

Tech stack
cpp
Domain
computer-graphics
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
2/5
Estimated time
1-3 hours
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
45/100

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