UI Designing in Points

[Ammar]

Hi

 

When I choose to design for a device it will give me option to use pixels or points, so why I would like to use points? is it because maybe 

a new iPhone might have higher resolution than retina ?

 

Also don't understand the option DPI, I mean the image will be exported based on my computer DPI right ? or the External Monitor DPI ?

or the DPI number I specify in the documents option field ?

 

Kindest Regards

[dasigna]

... hmmm. no disrespect intended in any way - but that somewhat sounds like the absence of quite basic knowledge...?

as it may lead to far to start from scratch, my advice would be to read something about this - googles your friend (or so they say).

 

for now:

 

pixel or points are 'simply' the units you choose for your work... for pixels on screens i would use 'pixels' as well when designing. basically logic. ;)

dpi (or 'dots per inch') defines the resolution of your artwork. youre facing this again when it comes to 'retina'-displays... which was a question in another post of yours, no?

 

hope this will give you some starting point.