Positioning and Sizing of objects

Hi Brent,

Welcome to the community!

I just googled this and came up with 2 sites that do the conversions. Can't speak to their accuracy, since I've not used them before, but they DID come up with the same answer

http://pixelyzer.com/

converts pixels to inches, inches to pixels, and a couple other things

http://auctionrepair.com/pixels.html

looks like it does the same thing

Maybe someone else will comment as well on what they use

I'm not sure a conversion table will help any considering the resolution of someone's screen will determine the size of the object when being viewed.  You would have to ensure that everyone was using the same screen resolution as you in order to view the final product at the same size.

ah...tx for weighing in, Josh.  So, what would work?

All I can think of is ensuring the course is created at the same resolution the users are viewing it in.  Otherwise, the actual size of objects will change on a user by user basis (according to each computer resolution).

Brent,

I wonder what the purpose of the exact dimensions is.  Can you not simplify things by adding detail that indicates the length/width of an object?  Or perhaps simulate any measuring of an object?  An image of a ruler could be made draggable rather than having a user hold an actual ruler up to their computer screen.

Hi Brent! Looks like you are getting some assistance here from Josh and Becky, but I wanted to pop in and welcome you to E-Learning Heroes

I would agree with Josh you are developing for screens you should size in pixels not inches.  It is good practice and will allow you to move seamlessly between other applications.