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Oracle JDeveloper 4K Display (3840×2160) Resolution Problem on Windows 10

jdev_4k_display_problem_after_fevzi_korkutata

When I moved to Dell XPS laptop … YES! It’s absolutely better than Mac-Pro 🙂 

I had a serious problem about JDeveloper user interface on Windows 10 which was a UI scale problem.

Problems:

  • Oracle JDeveloper (jdev) buttons,icons,menu is too small
  • Fonts are too small.
  • It’s impossible to develop even “Hello World” 🙂

Environment:

  • Windows 10 (x64)
  • Java 1.7.080
  • JDeveloper 12c (12.1.3) –> Works for other 12c JDeveloper Versions: (12.2.x, 12.1.x)
  • Screen Resoultion: 3840×2160 ( 4K )

First Solution (Up to Date – 2021)

The simple way; Create a shortcut for JDeveloper on desktop then right click on it; Select “Properties” and go to “Compability” tab, find “Change high DPI settings” button at bottom and click on it. Check the option “Override high DPI scaling behavior. Scaling performed by: System”. Finally click OK, click Apply! (Check below screencapture for your reference)
That is it; you are now able to use JDeveloper for your 4K or 2K display. If it is not worked for you try below manual solution. Both worked for me!

jdeveloper-scale-problem


Here is the second solution for JDeveloper: (Works for every executable JAVA apps) (Netbeans, Eclipse, JDeveloper, SOAPUI)

Follow below steps to get BEST practice for JDeveloper Screen Quality …Till Oracle Support 4K High Resolution Laptops for JDeveloper 😉

1. Add new registry key to REGEDIT as below:

PATH --> HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\SideBySide

Select New (Left Click) –> QWORD (64-bit) Value

  • Value Name: PreferExternalManifest
  • Value Data: 1

fevzi_korkutat_jdeveloper_4k_problem_windows10_registry

2. Go to JDeveloper installation path and find “jdev64W.exe” file under $MW_HOME\jdeveloper\jdev\bin folder. (My folder path: D:\oracle\MiddlewareSOA12130qs\jdeveloper\jdev\bin\)

3. Create new text file in this folder and name it exactly as “jdev64W.exe.manifest” by changing its extension. (Reference below picture)

jdev64W.exe.manifest_fevzi_korkutata_jdeveloper_oracle_ace

4. Edit “jdev64W.exe.manifest” file content as below and save it.

<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8" standalone="yes"?>
<assembly xmlns="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:asm.v1" manifestVersion="1.0" xmlns:asmv3="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:asm.v3">
<description>eclipse</description>
<trustInfo xmlns="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:asm.v2">
<security>
<requestedPrivileges>
<requestedExecutionLevel xmlns:ms_asmv3="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:asm.v3"
level="asInvoker"
ms_asmv3:uiAccess="false">
</requestedExecutionLevel>
</requestedPrivileges>
</security>
</trustInfo>
<asmv3:application>
<asmv3:windowsSettings xmlns="http://schemas.microsoft.com/SMI/2005/WindowsSettings">
<ms_windowsSettings:dpiAware xmlns:ms_windowsSettings="http://schemas.microsoft.com/SMI/2005/WindowsSettings">false</ms_windowsSettings:dpiAware>
</asmv3:windowsSettings>
</asmv3:application>
</assembly>

5. Edit font sizes:

Go to your $JDEV_USER_DIR\system12.1.3.XXX\o.jdeveloper path and find ide.properties file. (My path: D:\Oracle\MY_JDEV_USER_DIR\system12.1.3.0.41.140521.1008\o.jdeveloper)

Change below font setting parameters from 10 to 14pt. (It’s up to you, but I’ve tested all and I think 14pt is the best ergonomic choice)

Ide.FontSize=14
Ide.FontSize.Aqua=14

6. That’s all. Run JDev by executing “jdev64W.exe” file. (You can create a shortcut on your Desktop)

If you like the solution, please share your thoughts and share the solution with others. Thanks in advance. Keep coding 🙂

BEFORE:

jdev_4k_display_problem_before_fevzi_korkutata

AFTER:

jdev_4k_display_problem_after_fevzi_korkutata

Solution documented for Oracle JDeveloper 12c (by myself).

Contributor and Extender: M.Fevzi Korkutata

40 responses to “Oracle JDeveloper 4K Display (3840×2160) Resolution Problem on Windows 10”

  1. Ashish Mishra Avatar
    Ashish Mishra

    Because of this problem, I was planning to buy a new non 4K resolution laptop. Your fix saved me some money :-)Thank you so much

    1. Fevzi Korkutata Avatar
      Fevzi Korkutata

      Happy to hear that.. So, keep developing

  2. Didar Avatar
    Didar

    Unfortunately didn’t work with me. I have ThinkPad w550s laptop. Resolution 2880×1620.

    Thanks you.

    1. M.Fevzi Korkutata Avatar

      give some details about your environment. which jdev version and any other details? it should work, you probably missing sth.

  3. Eric Avatar
    Eric

    Thank you Fevzi. I have suffered with this problem for ages. Much appreciated.

    1. M.Fevzi Korkutata Avatar

      Sounds good Eric. Keep coding.. Let’s connect via Linkedin. Regards..

  4. Venkatesh Avatar
    Venkatesh

    Hi,

    I followed the same steps as you suggested. But it didn’t work.
    can u please help me.

    Thanks,
    Venkatesh

    1. M.Fevzi Korkutata Avatar

      give some details about your environment. which jdev version and any other details? it should work, you probably missing sth.

      1. Venkatesh Avatar
        Venkatesh

        Jdev Version 12.2.1.0
        OS Windows 10
        Laptop Model Inspiron 7559 signature edition

        1. M.Fevzi Korkutata Avatar

          You are missing something. Are you sure you edited HKEY value right. Some user don’t have admin privileges and hkey value does not change actually.

  5. Viswan Avatar
    Viswan

    Works like charm!!

  6. ankit ora Avatar
    ankit ora

    I have the same problem but there is slight change in the configuration w.r.t. to screen resolution is 1920*1080. JDK version is jdk_1.8.0_144. JDev version 12.2.1

    Please help

  7. Shruthi Avatar
    Shruthi

    There is a simple way where you can create a short cut of jdeveloper and right click ,select properties and check the option
    ‘Override high DPI scaling behavior. Scaling performed by”: System

    1. Fevzi Korkutata Avatar
      Fevzi Korkutata

      Hi Shurithi,
      This solution sometimes does not work according to hour JDev version. You know; upgrading JDev is not a solution because of Production system SOA versions. Thanks for the contribution

  8. Shruthi Avatar
    Shruthi

    There is a simple way where you can create a short cut of Jdeveloper and right click ,select properties and Under Compatibility Tab and check the option
    ‘Override high DPI scaling behavior. Scaling performed by”: System

    1. Amar Avatar
      Amar

      Thanks Shruti, This simple solution is working.Saved my Eyes 🙂

      Regards
      Amar.

    2. VIMAL Avatar

      Shruti, You Override high DPI scaling behavior solution had resolved the issue. Thanks a ton. 🙂

    3. Rakesh ADI Avatar
      Rakesh ADI

      Thanks Shruthi !! It worked for me. Thanks a lot.

    4. Nithiya Avatar
      Nithiya

      Thanks Shruti. Your solution works perfect!

  9. Shruthi Avatar
    Shruthi

    Amar 🙂 thanks

  10. Datta Avatar
    Datta

    It’s not working even not showing that file ide.properties to edit and see the changed resolution

    1. Fevzi Korkutata Avatar
      Fevzi Korkutata

      Yes; we all lying.. You need to fix your speech before solving the problem.

  11. Chris Maggiulli Avatar

    Half of my team has 4k monitors on their laptops. We have ran into this issue with a lot of desktop clients ( Eclipse, JDev, Oracle Service Cloud’s desktop agent, etc ). This solution has worked on every computer except one of my BA’s. I even made a separate jdev*.exe.manifest file for all the jdev*.exe files in the bin directory but no avail. Very annoying, you think this would be something that would come prepackaged by now

    1. M.Fevzi Korkutata Avatar

      Hi Chris,
      I hope it is going to be solved on Windows 11 🙂

  12. Arnab Avatar
    Arnab

    will that change the logs-font as well?

    1. M.Fevzi Korkutata Avatar

      For the font change you need to play with “ide.properties” file mentioned in my article.

  13. shanmugavalli Avatar
    shanmugavalli

    Just followed all the steps. Issue resolved thank you so much Fevzi Korkutata 🙂

    1. Fevzi Korkutata Avatar
      Fevzi Korkutata

      Enjoy shanmugavalli 🙂

  14. mazlum ilis Avatar
    mazlum ilis

    I have searched too much to find solution for this issue but couldnt find. The first solution has worked for me! Thanks Mr. Fevzi. it really helped me!

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    StephLeabe

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  16. Chandu Sankuratri Avatar
    Chandu Sankuratri

    Awesome! Thanks for sharing the knowledge. Keep up the good work.
    It is knowledge like this that developers survive on. I would have changed laptop if not for this article.

    Lenovo Ideapad 14″
    Left the Ide.FontSize=11
    JDeveloper 12.2.1.4
    Date: July 20, 2021

    Very sad that I could not find this article in Oracle Support.

    1. M.Fevzi Korkutata Avatar

      Hi Chandu,
      Thank you for the feedback. Never mind, you are not the only person who is unable to find solutions on MOS 🙂 Happy to hear that you’ve solved!

  17. Aldrin Fuentes Avatar
    Aldrin Fuentes

    Thank you for sharing this.
    The 2nd solution worked for me.

    Dell Latitude 5420 14″
    Windows 10pro
    version 20H2

  18. Vipen Kumar Avatar
    Vipen Kumar

    I tried both way didn’t worked for me.
    can you please help.

    laptop-> dell latitude 7420
    jdev-> 12.2.1.4.0

    1. Vipen Kumar Avatar
      Vipen Kumar

      solved thank

  19. Shubham Mundhe Avatar
    Shubham Mundhe

    Thank You So Much… first solution It works

  20. dorian torres Avatar
    dorian torres

    parce gracias , el jdeveloper me estaba dejando ciego, muchas gracias.

  21. Mario Avatar
    Mario

    I can’t see what is inside the window of the installer.

    your solution is for after JDev install ?

    thank you

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