Setting global fontsize in max8?

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Hello,

Just upgraded to max8 and trying to set the global fontsize but can't find it? It appears i can only set the fontsize of the consolewindow in the global preferences.

Thanks, Luvulongtime!

(as for max8 after coming from 6: holy shit... hats off to c74!)

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possible only for max console window and text editing. (jed_fontname and jed_fontsize )
Patch font properties are set in each patch.
But you can create default empty template patch with all attributes set to your liking

MakePatchesNotWar's icon

Thanks, i'll go check out the templates. I kinda assumed there was a global parameter for fontsize.. It's weird but for some reason the workspace "feels"? smaller than in 6. Maybe it is the sidebars but i can't help feeling a little claustrophobic when patching.

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my first schock with gui was jump from max 4 to 5.
then it got worse and worse

MakePatchesNotWar's icon

Yeah, i remember that as well. Although i only used max4 for a couple of months before moving to 5 i remember liking the empty void of a new patch as a way of confronting you with the reality that you really have to build it yourself. I also came from a graphic background and when seeing it for the first time it reminded me of the empty canvas of illustrator except now i could have interactivity, video, 3d and sound even! Needless to say i was hooked immediately...