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VS Code flickers when running on a high DPI external monitor #25934

@jlphelps

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@jlphelps
  • VSCode Version: 1.12.0
  • OS Version: OSX Sierra 10.12.4
  • Retina MBP, 15-inch, Mid 2015
  • Graphics: AMD Radeon R9 M370X 2048 MB Intel Iris Pro 1536 MB

Steps to Reproduce:

  1. VS Code maximized (not full screen)
  2. Click in Javascript or HTML file

Extensions installed:

  • dzannotti.vscode-babel-coloring
  • waderyan.babelrc
  • ceps.theme-darcula
  • gerane.theme-dark-dracula
  • HvyIndustries.crane
  • donjayamanne.python

Etc:

  • Occurs when all plugins are disabled
  • Does not occur when window is not in focus
  • Problem did not occur until most recent VS Code update.
  • Occurs on external 4k display at 3360x1890 but not on built-in MBP display at 1920x1200

Happy to provide more info if needed. Thanks so much for all of your great work, I love VS Code!

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