Hi,

When will SQL Team support hi-res displays (i.e. retina) in SQL Server Management Studio?

It looks ugly now (see attached screenshot)

Thanks,

Maxim

Hi miksmiks,

According  to your screenshot, I recommend you change the 'Compatibility Settings' for Ssms.exe. In SQL Server Management Studio properties, choose the Setting: 'Disable display scaling on high DPI settings',  then reopen SSMS and backup database for checking if it run well. 

Screenshot here: http://imgur.com/uONK7

In addition, turning full screen on this box and check if it can help for you.

If you want to backup database, you can use GUI or T-SQL statement, for more information, see: http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ms186865.aspx

Regards,
Sofiya Li

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Hi Sofiya,

Backup dialog is for example. It is ugly but all buttons and other controls are visible. But there are some dialogs that cannot be resized. For example, "Query Options". Please see attached screenshot. There is the dialog from SSMS 2008 (works fine on retina) on the left and from 2014 on the right on retina display. As you can see most of settings are not visible and cannot be set.

P.S. 'Disable display scaling on high DPI settings' didn't help

Thanks,

Maxim

• Edited by miksmiks Friday, April 04, 2014 11:34 AM

Hi Sofiya,

Backup dialog is for example. It is ugly but all buttons and other controls are visible. But there are some dialogs that cannot be resized. For example, "Query Options". Please see attached screenshot. There is the dialog from SSMS 2008 (works fine on retina) on the left and from 2014 on the right on retina display. As you can see most of settings are not visible and cannot be set.

P.S. 'Disable display scaling on high DPI settings' didn't help

Thanks,

Maxim

• Edited by miksmiks Friday, April 04, 2014 11:34 AM

Hi Sofiya,

Backup dialog is for example. It is ugly but all buttons and other controls are visible. But there are some dialogs that cannot be resized. For example, "Query Options". Please see attached screenshot. There is the dialog from SSMS 2008 (works fine on retina) on the left and from 2014 on the right on retina display. As you can see most of settings are not visible and cannot be set.

P.S. 'Disable display scaling on high DPI settings' didn't help

Thanks,

Maxim

Hi miksmiks,

In SQL Server 2008R2 and SQL Server 2012, all of settings are visible. personally, I recommend you submit a feedback to the Microsoft Connect at this link https://connect.microsoft.com/SQLServer/Feedback. This connect site will serve as a connecting point between you and Microsoft, and ultimately the large community for you and Microsoft to interact with. Your feedback enables Microsoft to offer the best software and deliver superior services, meanwhile you can learn more about and contribute to the exciting projects on Microsoft Connect.

Thanks,
Sofiya Li

Hi Sofiya,

Backup dialog is for example. It is ugly but all buttons and other controls are visible. But there are some dialogs that cannot be resized. For example, "Query Options". Please see attached screenshot. There is the dialog from SSMS 2008 (works fine on retina) on the left and from 2014 on the right on retina display. As you can see most of settings are not visible and cannot be set.

P.S. 'Disable display scaling on high DPI settings' didn't help

Thanks,

Maxim

Hi miksmiks,

In SQL Server 2008R2 and SQL Server 2012, all of settings are visible. personally, I recommend you submit a feedback to the Microsoft Connect at this link https://connect.microsoft.com/SQLServer/Feedback. This connect site will serve as a connecting point between you and Microsoft, and ultimately the large community for you and Microsoft to interact with. Your feedback enables Microsoft to offer the best software and deliver superior services, meanwhile you can learn more about and contribute to the exciting projects on Microsoft Connect.

Thanks,
Sofiya Li