Aspect Ratio

The Aspect Ratio transformation can be used to create fractals for media 

with non square pixels. You should add it to all layers of the fractal.

The Aspect Ratio parameter specifies the aspect ratio (height / width) 

of the final media. The final media is the computer screen or printed 

poster that will eventually display the fractal. If the value of the 

parameter is equal to the height divided by the width of the fractal 

window, no stretching occurs.

For example, suppose you would like to display a fractal on a 15" x 10" screen that has a resolution 

of 400 x 300 pixels. Here, the pixels are wider than tall. You would set the width and height of the 

fractal window to 400 x 300 to obtain the desired size. Then, set the Aspect Ratio parameter of this 

transformation to 0.6667 (10" / 15").

Most computer monitors and printers have square pixels. In this case, you do not need to use this 

transformation. If you just want to stretch the fractal, use the Stretch parameter in the Location tab 

of the 

Layer Properties

 tool window instead.

See Also

Standard transformations

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