I have built a Windows 11 game magnification tool, looking for a few beta testers. I am looking for players with High Resolution monitors so I can adjust the magnification options based on feedback.
Due to a longstanding Windows limitation with the Magnification API + transparency + click-through, a small 'ghost' cursor often appears in magnified areas (the larger one targets correctly—ignore the smaller one). I'm exploring fixes like custom cursor overlays or hiding the duplicate. If you've seen similar in other tools or have ideas, I'd love to hear them!
I'm particularly looking for feedback from players on high-resolution monitors (1440p, 4K, ultrawide, etc.) regarding zoom quality, performance (CPU/RAM), lens stability in raids/dungeons, and how the double cursor feels in practice. Any screenshots/videos of your setup would be hugely helpful!
Beta testing would involve running it during normal play (quests, raids, etc.) for a week or two and sharing observations via PM or screenshots.
This is a pure client-side magnification tool—no injection, no memory reading/writing, no network activity.
Many of the controls are accessible via a right click context menu on the Magnification Toolbar.
If anyone is interested please contact me via a PM and I will provide a link to the file and answer any questions I can.
This is an example of what it can do at 1.5x magnification.
DDO Magnification
# Forge Magnifier User Guide
A screen magnification tool for gaming.
## Getting Started
1. Launch **ForgeMagnifier.exe**
2. The toolbar appears at the top of your screen
3. Click any numbered slot (1-6) to create a magnifier lens
4. Drag the lens to position it over what you want to magnify
## Toolbar Controls
[Forge Icon] [1][2][3] → [4][5][6] [Slider] [Lock/X]
| Control | Action |
|--------------------|------------------------------------------------------|
| **Slots 1-6** | Click to create/show lens, right-click for options |
| **Arrow (→/←)** | Expand/collapse to show more slots |
| **Vertical Slider** | Drag up/down to adjust toolbar transparency |
| **Lock Icon** | Lock ALL lenses (click-through mode) |
| **X Button** | Close the application |
## Lens Controls
Each magnifier lens can be controlled individually:
| Action | How |
|-------------------|---------------------------------|
| **Move** | Drag the lens border |
| **Resize** | Drag the corners or edges |
| **Zoom In/Out** | Mouse wheel over the lens |
| **Lock/Unlock** | Right-click lens, select Lock |
| **Close** | Right-click lens, select Close |
### Lens States
- **Unlocked (Green Border)**
- Lens captures mouse clicks. Use for pure magnification when you don't need to interact with what's underneath.
- **Locked (Red Border)**
- Click-through mode. Mouse clicks pass through to the application below. For gaming or when you need to interact with magnified content.
## Keyboard Shortcuts
| Shortcut | Action |
|----------------------------------------------|-------------------------|
| **Ctrl+Alt+F1** through **Ctrl+Alt+F6** | Toggle lens slot 1-6 |
| **Ctrl+Alt+M** | Show/hide toolbar |
| **Ctrl+Alt+L** | Lock/unlock all lenses |
## Tips for Best Results
### For Gaming
- Position lenses over mini-maps, skill bars, or chat windows
- Lock lenses so clicks pass through to the game
- Use 1.5x to 10x zoom
## Saving Your Setup
Forge Magnifier automatically saves:
- Lens positions and sizes
- Zoom levels for each lens
- Which monitor each lens is on
- Lock states
- Toolbar position and transparency
Your setup is restored when you relaunch the application.
Ultra-lightweight: Only 84 KB file size, ~1.2% CPU idle, ~95 MB RAM (mostly screen buffers)—perfect for running alongside DDO without noticeable impact.
Due to a longstanding Windows limitation with the Magnification API + transparency + click-through, a small 'ghost' cursor often appears in magnified areas (the larger one targets correctly—ignore the smaller one). I'm exploring fixes like custom cursor overlays or hiding the duplicate. If you've seen similar in other tools or have ideas, I'd love to hear them!
I'm particularly looking for feedback from players on high-resolution monitors (1440p, 4K, ultrawide, etc.) regarding zoom quality, performance (CPU/RAM), lens stability in raids/dungeons, and how the double cursor feels in practice. Any screenshots/videos of your setup would be hugely helpful!
Beta testing would involve running it during normal play (quests, raids, etc.) for a week or two and sharing observations via PM or screenshots.
This is a pure client-side magnification tool—no injection, no memory reading/writing, no network activity.
Many of the controls are accessible via a right click context menu on the Magnification Toolbar.
If anyone is interested please contact me via a PM and I will provide a link to the file and answer any questions I can.
This is an example of what it can do at 1.5x magnification.
DDO Magnification
# Forge Magnifier User Guide
A screen magnification tool for gaming.
## Getting Started
1. Launch **ForgeMagnifier.exe**
2. The toolbar appears at the top of your screen
3. Click any numbered slot (1-6) to create a magnifier lens
4. Drag the lens to position it over what you want to magnify
## Toolbar Controls
[Forge Icon] [1][2][3] → [4][5][6] [Slider] [Lock/X]
| Control | Action |
|--------------------|------------------------------------------------------|
| **Slots 1-6** | Click to create/show lens, right-click for options |
| **Arrow (→/←)** | Expand/collapse to show more slots |
| **Vertical Slider** | Drag up/down to adjust toolbar transparency |
| **Lock Icon** | Lock ALL lenses (click-through mode) |
| **X Button** | Close the application |
## Lens Controls
Each magnifier lens can be controlled individually:
| Action | How |
|-------------------|---------------------------------|
| **Move** | Drag the lens border |
| **Resize** | Drag the corners or edges |
| **Zoom In/Out** | Mouse wheel over the lens |
| **Lock/Unlock** | Right-click lens, select Lock |
| **Close** | Right-click lens, select Close |
### Lens States
- **Unlocked (Green Border)**
- Lens captures mouse clicks. Use for pure magnification when you don't need to interact with what's underneath.
- **Locked (Red Border)**
- Click-through mode. Mouse clicks pass through to the application below. For gaming or when you need to interact with magnified content.
## Keyboard Shortcuts
| Shortcut | Action |
|----------------------------------------------|-------------------------|
| **Ctrl+Alt+F1** through **Ctrl+Alt+F6** | Toggle lens slot 1-6 |
| **Ctrl+Alt+M** | Show/hide toolbar |
| **Ctrl+Alt+L** | Lock/unlock all lenses |
## Tips for Best Results
### For Gaming
- Position lenses over mini-maps, skill bars, or chat windows
- Lock lenses so clicks pass through to the game
- Use 1.5x to 10x zoom
## Saving Your Setup
Forge Magnifier automatically saves:
- Lens positions and sizes
- Zoom levels for each lens
- Which monitor each lens is on
- Lock states
- Toolbar position and transparency
Your setup is restored when you relaunch the application.
Ultra-lightweight: Only 84 KB file size, ~1.2% CPU idle, ~95 MB RAM (mostly screen buffers)—perfect for running alongside DDO without noticeable impact.
