Multiple Monitors and iFIX
The iFIX WorkSpace supports the use of multiple monitors for displaying pictures in an expanded (or independent) and spanned (or stretched) space. You must configure your video driver (following the instructions from your hardware vendor) to enable your desktop space to be expanded (or independent) or spanned (or stretched) for all your monitors.
For multiple monitors to work properly with iFIX, you must have the identical resolution set on all monitors. The primary monitor (Monitor 1) should always be set to the topmost, and leftmost area in the Windows Display Properties dialog box.
Valid Monitor Settings Example
The following figures display valid dual monitor settings for the iFIX WorkSpace, as shown in the Windows Display Properties dialog box:
Invalid Monitor Settings Example
The following graphics display invalid dual monitor settings the iFIX WorkSpace, as shown in the Windows Display Properties dialog box:
Configuration in iFIX
When using expanded (or independent) display settings, in the User Preferences dialog box on the General tab, select the Extend WorkSpace to support multiple monitors check box and click OK. Be aware that if you later disable this user preference, the WorkSpace shrinks to one monitor (Monitor 1), but it does not move any child windows back into the single monitor view. The child windows remain in the same location. To view the child windows again, change the picture’s WindowLeftPercentage and WindowTopPercentage to 0 to get them back into the Monitor 1 area.
For help with opening pictures across multiple monitors, you can use the Track Mouse Coordinates Tool in the iFIX WorkSpace. For more information, refer to the Using the Find Mouse Coordinates Tool section in the Creating Pictures e-book. This tool whelp you quickly locate the coordinates of the upper left corner where you want a picture to open.
