Automating Mac System Settings changes?

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AxisOfBeagles

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#306663 11-Aug-2023 12:37

Hoping one of you smart people might know of a way to do this …. wanting to automate the changing of Mac display settings so as to not to have to go into System Settings / Displays and change the resolution each time I switch applications.

Scenario: two monitor setup on my Mac Studio, current release of OS Ventura. On my editing monitor (ASUS 4k ProArt 27”) I edit photos with it set at 2560x1440. For video editing I change it to full 4k - 3840x2160. All other normal crap I just use 1080.

It’s not a big deal to go into system settings and change it when I change application, but have been wondering if there an easier way - a script or similar that could be assigned to a function key, making the change a simple keystroke.

Anyone have suggestions for such?

Jiriteach

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#3114593 11-Aug-2023 12:45

Yup - you can use Automator on the Mac to create a script using AppleScript to do this.
https://apple.stackexchange.com/questions/263162/is-it-possible-to-change-display-resolution-with-a-keyboard-shortcut

Few options on that post on how you could do it.

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AxisOfBeagles

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#3114642 11-Aug-2023 12:57

many thanks - exactly what I’m looking for

Jiriteach:

Yup - you can use Automator on the Mac to create a script using AppleScript to do this.
https://apple.stackexchange.com/questions/263162/is-it-possible-to-change-display-resolution-with-a-keyboard-shortcut

Few options on that post on how you could do it.

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#3114688 11-Aug-2023 15:12

Sounds like you should be able to automate it, otherwise I use an app called “Display Menu” which puts a menu item with quick access to available screen resolutions.

Cheers,
Joseph

AxisOfBeagles

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#3114715 11-Aug-2023 16:06

Sounded good so I gave it a try - and it's perfect. Simple, easy and effective. Added it to the startup items and it's there whenever I need it.

Many thanks - saves me some messing about with a script.

josephhinvest: Sounds like you should be able to automate it, otherwise I use an app called “Display Menu” which puts a menu item with quick access to available screen resolutions.

Cheers,
Joseph

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#3114819 11-Aug-2023 19:52

AxisOfBeagles:
Sounded good so I gave it a try - and it's perfect. Simple, easy and effective. Added it to the startup items and it's there whenever I need it.

Many thanks - saves me some messing about with a script.

josephhinvest: Sounds like you should be able to automate it, otherwise I use an app called “Display Menu” which puts a menu item with quick access to available screen resolutions.

Cheers,
Joseph

Oh nice, great success.

Cheers,
Joseph