Dual Monitor Support?
Sunday, July 3, 2005 by Mike Burner | Discussion: ObjectDock
I just recently downloaded the free version of ObjectDock to try it out. I have used Macs at home for the last couple of years, but use a Windows Machine for work. My problem is, I can't stand the Windows GUI, in either XP or 200 look. I run a dual monitor display, and would like to get ObjectDock on the 2nd monitor (the one that "extends" your desktop). Whenever I open ObjectDock, it defaults to the main monitor. I realize you can place it (top, bottom, etc), but all options only change it on main monitor. Is there any way to drag it, move it, or get it to default to loading on the other monitor?
Mike Burner
Reply #2 Monday, July 4, 2005 9:01 AM
Reply #2 Monday, July 4, 2005 9:01 AM
Thanks for the reply, Wizop. It's good to know OD+ supports dual monitors. I plan on using the free version for the time being. I use some software (Unigraphics), that is very picky about certain things. I need to make sure it's stable before I buy. 
ScottyK
Reply #3 Wednesday, January 25, 2006 11:07 AM
Reply #3 Wednesday, January 25, 2006 11:07 AM
i'm running OD+ with dual monitors and do not know how to get the docks onto the second monitor... can anyone help?
MOVIECAT
Reply #4 Wednesday, January 25, 2006 11:32 AM
I just create the docks and drag and drop them to where I want on the monitors. Never had a problem, just make sure you save them as a theme afterwards so you can restore the postions easily if they get moved about by mistake (e.g. resolution change when gaming).
Maybe it's not as simple though depending what you use to manage the dual display, I just use nview set to horizontal span.
Reply #4 Wednesday, January 25, 2006 11:32 AM
| i'm running OD+ with dual monitors and do not know how to get the docks onto the second monitor... can anyone help? |
I just create the docks and drag and drop them to where I want on the monitors. Never had a problem, just make sure you save them as a theme afterwards so you can restore the postions easily if they get moved about by mistake (e.g. resolution change when gaming).
Maybe it's not as simple though depending what you use to manage the dual display, I just use nview set to horizontal span.
Koasati
Reply #5 Wednesday, January 25, 2006 11:36 AM
Reply #5 Wednesday, January 25, 2006 11:36 AM
| I just create the docks and drag and drop them to where I want on the monitors. |
That works fine for tabbed docks, but you can't drag standard/zooming docks. Open the Dock Properties dialog for the dock > Positioning > Monitor > here you can select the second monitor in the drop down list.
ScottyK
Reply #6 Wednesday, January 25, 2006 5:18 PM
Reply #6 Wednesday, January 25, 2006 5:18 PM
woo-hoo can't believe i missed that, thanks!!!!!
notmuffy
Reply #7 Wednesday, January 25, 2006 9:21 PM
Reply #7 Wednesday, January 25, 2006 9:21 PM
Thanks for all the info, I am happy to know this as well!
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Reply #1 Monday, July 4, 2005 12:17 AM