jonesy Posted April 28, 2009 Posted April 28, 2009 Microstation relys more on the pallette type dialogs, and its so annoying to have to close down a pallette to reopen it again a short while later. Also in Microstation I tend to use the toolbars more than in AutoCAD, so they are docked on the second monitor. Before we upgraded to 2009 I had my toolbars the same in AutoCAD as I did in Microstation, so it was very easy for me to swap between the two programs. I've been told by our IT dept that all computers are being standardised, whether you use cad, view cad drawings, or just do admin they're all going to be set up the same Quote
MiGo Posted April 28, 2009 Posted April 28, 2009 I have only had a dual monitor setup for about a year now, and I really enjoy it. I keep my toolbars inside the Cad program, but place my palettes where the monitors are split, they are minimized and open in opposite directions to save space, and for the other monitor I keep the E-mail and Instant Messaging service open. I like putting Cad in the secondary monitor, because all of my windows open in the primary monitor so I never have to move them. The start bar is typically minimized, but I lifted it up for the picture. I also keep the calculator open in the bottom right corner for quick calculations. Quote
Currahee Posted April 28, 2009 Author Posted April 28, 2009 I have only had a dual monitor setup for about a year now, and I really enjoy it. I keep my toolbars inside the Cad program, but place my palettes where the monitors are split, they are minimized and open in opposite directions to save space, and for the other monitor I keep the E-mail and Instant Messaging service open. I like putting Cad in the secondary monitor, because all of my windows open in the primary monitor so I never have to move them. The start bar is typically minimized, but I lifted it up for the picture. I also keep the calculator open in the bottom right corner for quick calculations. Yes..I didnt even think about it ...now I can leave my style manager, display manager, project navigator, project browser, catalogs ....etc., all open now!! This is going to save a lot of time. Quote
skipsophrenic Posted April 28, 2009 Posted April 28, 2009 I've been told by our IT dept that all computers are being standardised, whether you use cad, view cad drawings, or just do admin they're all going to be set up the same How can they say a machine for CAD and a machine for editing word documents be the same?????? Quote
MaxwellEdison Posted April 28, 2009 Posted April 28, 2009 How can they say a machine for CAD and a machine for editing word documents be the same?????? Agreed...There's a phrase that comes to mind for companies adopting this way of thinking... Death throes. Quote
Jack_O'neill Posted April 29, 2009 Posted April 29, 2009 How can they say a machine for CAD and a machine for editing word documents be the same?????? Typical modern corporation mindset. Got people making decisions about things they know nothing about and will not have a clue why the company ceases to operate because of their stupid decisions. Quote
Currahee Posted April 29, 2009 Author Posted April 29, 2009 Typical modern corporation mindset. Got people making decisions about things they know nothing about and will not have a clue why the company ceases to operate because of their stupid decisions. Just like city dudes trying to tell them good ole boys in NASCAR how to race...I hate that. Quote
The Buzzard Posted April 30, 2009 Posted April 30, 2009 Why stop at two. Here is three and planning a fourth. You can get alot done this way. The Buzzard Quote
Currahee Posted April 30, 2009 Author Posted April 30, 2009 Why stop at two. Here is three and planning a fourth.You can get alot done this way. The Buzzard Alright show off..LOL:love: Quote
skipsophrenic Posted April 30, 2009 Posted April 30, 2009 How were you able to get the computer to accept 3 monitors?? Quote
The Buzzard Posted April 30, 2009 Posted April 30, 2009 My current graphics card will accept upto 4 monitors. I got the correct drivers to use and set it up under Display Properties in control panel. As of now two of them are Dell 20" flat screens and one ViewSonic 20" E790B CRT monitor. I plan two replace the CRT with another Dell 20" flat screen plus an additional flat screen. The setup is great especially when you do cuts & paste from one document to another. I also run two different versions of AutoCAD at the same time with Internet Explorer also open. This is great if you do alot of lisp routines and you need to test them. Quote
Currahee Posted April 30, 2009 Author Posted April 30, 2009 This is great if you do alot of lisp routines and you need to test them. This is a very good idea Quote
Jack_O'neill Posted April 30, 2009 Posted April 30, 2009 My current graphics card will accept upto 4 monitors. I got a buddy thats a day trader, and he uses 6 monitors. He's watching different markets on 4 of them, playing a game on the 5th and usually has some live, "adults only" feed on the sixth one (at least till his wife comes home). Quote
Currahee Posted May 1, 2009 Author Posted May 1, 2009 I got a buddy thats a day trader' date=' and he uses 6 monitors. He's watching different markets on 4 of them, playing a game on the 5th and usually has some live, "adults only" feed on the sixth one (at least till his wife comes home).[/quote']Now...that living...LOL Quote
skipsophrenic Posted May 1, 2009 Posted May 1, 2009 (at least till his wife comes home). Just hope she doesn't come home early one day. LOL Quote
RJ600RR Posted September 18, 2009 Posted September 18, 2009 by chance, is there anyway to span ACAD across 2 monitors maximed with dual viewports? Quote
f700es Posted September 18, 2009 Posted September 18, 2009 You should be able to do this. It will be up to the video card and it's software but I think this work. Quote
Currahee Posted September 18, 2009 Author Posted September 18, 2009 by chance, is there anyway to span ACAD across 2 monitors maximed with dual viewports? I know my video card gives me this capability but I havent used it...so I would have to go with the answer above Quote
Tankman Posted September 21, 2009 Posted September 21, 2009 Great stuff! Dual monitors look great. Never tried them but, thinking, "Why not?" I do have a 36" LCD monitor that does picture in picture and/or picture by picture. I think I'll go play with it some. Got me thinking! Quote
Currahee Posted September 21, 2009 Author Posted September 21, 2009 Great stuff! Dual monitors look great. Never tried them but, thinking, "Why not?" I do have a 36" LCD monitor that does picture in picture and/or picture by picture. I think I'll go play with it some. Got me thinking! NOW thats an idea..LOL Quote
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