Using Fantasy Grounds on Multiple Monitors

[firemedic490]

I have two monitors connected to my computer. I have the desktop extended onto the second monitor. When I try to drag the Fantasy Grounds windows onto the second monitor they disappear off the screen of the first monitor but never show on the second monitor, even though the cursor makes it across. How do I make the windows from Fantasy Grounds go over to the second monitor?

[Zacchaeus]

You need to drag the fantasy Grounds window over the two monitors. The windows within FG can't 'escape' the FG window.

[kwarner1986]

You can't maximize FG using two monitors. You have to use it in window mode and drag the edges over multiple monitors. Kind of annoying, but at least it works. Your other option is to hook up your 40" TV and use it as your monitor. :D

[Nylanfs]

Or projector

[Full Bleed]

Does anyone know if the Unity version is expected to support multi-monitors better?

[damned]

Does anyone know if the Unity version is expected to support multi-monitors better?

It is expected to - yes. It might not be available on the initial release but it is a common request and teh devs have indicated it is likely to happen. To be fair - very few programs will full screen across two monitors, especially two monitors of different resolutions. Because of the propensity (of GMs in particular) to have 18 windows open it would be useful for this platform. In my experience the most common way this is done is to be able to have two or more docks that can be dragged to different location - like the GiMP drawing app does - as this then more easily supports differing resolutions.

[Moon Wizard]

Actually, from what we have found so far, Unity does not support undocked windows natively, so this appears unlikely. We have already run into this issue with recreating the console within the Unity prototype.

If someone has info otherwise for Unity functionality to support this (that doesn't require third party DLLs unlikely to be portable across all platforms), let us know.

Cheers,
JPG

[midas]

As a workaround I wounder if Unity would allow FG to run fullscreen on two monitors--even better if it could do so if they're different resolutions.

[damned]

Actually, from what we have found so far, Unity does not support undocked windows natively, so this appears unlikely. We have already run into this issue with recreating the console within the Unity prototype.

Im not that surprised. Very few applications do support multi-screen.

[PsychoPif]

As long as we can keep running 2 instance on the same computer with the same licenses.

[Full Bleed]

Actually, from what we have found so far, Unity does not support undocked windows natively, so this appears unlikely. We have already run into this issue with recreating the console within the Unity prototype.

If someone has info otherwise for Unity functionality to support this (that doesn't require third party DLLs unlikely to be portable across all platforms), let us know.
I wonder if some functionality could be split off as a second, linked executable to foster multi-monitor support more easily. Even if it was just one core component (like the combat tracker or chat window) it would be a big help.

[OneSidedDie]

As long as we can keep running 2 instance on the same computer with the same licenses.

Maybe this is the answer. I think that multiple GMs in a game was a requested feature. If we could open two instances of FG and run both as a DM (hiding unneeded interface elements in the 2nd instance) you may be able to aproximate this.

[Baron28]

If I enough physical desktop space I would run FG across 3 monitors. 1 for the map. 1 for the chat window, combat tracker, party sheet, and story. 1 for this cool reference table mod I have and/or opening PHB, MM, and (when it becomes available) DMG mod files.

[Nylanfs]

I can't wait for AR (and/or VR) so we can get rid of monitors

[PsychoPif]

Actually, from what we have found so far, Unity does not support undocked windows natively, so this appears unlikely. We have already run into this issue with recreating the console within the Unity prototype.

If someone has info otherwise for Unity functionality to support this (that doesn't require third party DLLs unlikely to be portable across all platforms), let us know.

Cheers,
JPG

Just wanted to come and tell you something you might already know :) The new version of Unity now support multiple display:
https://docs.unity3d.com/Manual/MultiDisplay.html

[Nylanfs]

I believe that's only planned for Windows ATM isn't it.

[PsychoPif]

Note that Multi-display runs in stand alone mode only, and the feature is currently supported on Windows, Mac and Linux.

It's all PCs platforms.

[PsychoPif]

double post

[ddavison]

Okay, cool. They've evidently expanded it. Originally it was only working for Windows PCs.