Some of your computer’s settings can impact Punch! Home Design Software’s efficiency. By changing one (or more) of these settings, you can control how the program performs.
- Set your Display Settings to at least 1024x768 pixels and True Color (32-bit). Right-click your Desktop and choose Screen Resolution from the context menu.
Note: Refer to your computer’s Help information for recommended display settings.
- By default, the program determines the default Unit of Measure based on the computer’s location and regional settings. To choose a different setting, click Design menu > Unit of Measure and choose the desired units from the Measurement Units drop-down menu.
- The recommended computer text size is 96 dpi. To configure the dpi settings, follow the steps based on your operating system.

Windows 7 and above:
1 - Right-click the Desktop and choose Personalize.
2 - Click Display at the bottom of the left pane and then click Set custom text size (DPI).
3 - Ensure the DPI setting is 96 pixels per inch and then click OK.

Windows Vista:
1 - Right-click the Desktop and choose Personalize.
2 - Click Adjust Font Size (DPI) in the left pane.
3 - Select Default Scale (96 DPI) and then click OK.