Multiple Displays Using Chief; what is on the screen and what is a good useable set up?

[ValleyGuy]

I'm planning to upgrade to multiple monitor displays and can't seem to see anything specific to CA as to what actually is visible and how things interact. I've never used multiple monitors ever, so I really have no idea what to expect from Chief. I'm hoping that others already using multiple displays will share how things work and maybe some pictures of their set up / screen images. I am looking at having 3x 27" mac displays to match a mac computer, so everything will be compatible. Please keep your wise cracks to a minimum about Apple vs PC, the idea, regardless of which system is used, is focussed on what needs to happen on the screens when specifically using Chief, and see some good useable monitor configurations - side by side monitors, stacked monitors, one landscape and one portrait, different sized monitors, different combos....maybe should I be looking at something different than 3x 27"??  There is lots on the web for video, photography, coding, gaming, web browsing set ups, but what really is working for Chief users?

 

What is actually dragged to the additional screen? Is the whole program (what's visible on the screen) or is it only part of the Chief program (such as only the layout)? Do the tool bars need to be adjusted? (for example; if I have plan view on the main monitor, 3D and elevations and library on a second monitor, and then the layout on the third monitor.... do I need to jump back to the main monitor to use the associated tools? I have different toolbar configurations for different views and of course they are different between the plan and the layout. If toolbars need to be moved over as well, how is that done and what does that look like? Maybe the associated toolbars just populate on the other screens? Maybe I need to have tool bar consistency? Are there any other things that I should be aware of using multiple displays?

Any help would be greatly appreciated, thanks.

 

[Chrisb222]

One of the best moves I made using multiple monitors is placing one monitor vertically, for the ALDO, Library Browser, Project Browser, and Activity History palettes. This lets them run really long vertically which cuts down on scrolling through those long lists.

[richoffan]

Have used multiple monitors for years. You won't regret it! Mine are in windows, but when it comes to set up in hardware or software much comes down to personal preference. Asking, looking, and trying what others have is a great ala carte menu to tailor what works for you. You can even refine it further depending on the project, say, new, addition, kitchen etc. In windows I just take the windows I want to work with and drag them where I want. Typically a main screen and sub views to the side. I can also switch to my laptop if I want a third monitor.

[ValleyGuy]

1 hour ago, Chrisb222 said:

One of the best moves I made using multiple monitors is placing one monitor vertically, for the ALDO, Library Browser, Project Browser, and Activity History palettes. This lets them run really long vertically which cuts down on scrolling through those long lists.

This is one of the same ideas that I was kicking around as well. Thanks

[ValleyGuy]

14 minutes ago, richoffan said:

Have used multiple monitors for years. You won't regret it! Mine are in windows, but when it comes to set up in hardware or software much comes down to personal preference. Asking, looking, and trying what others have is a great ala carte menu to tailor what works for you. You can even refine it further depending on the project, say, new, addition, kitchen etc. In windows I just take the windows I want to work with and drag them where I want. Typically a main screen and sub views to the side. I can also switch to my laptop if I want a third monitor.

Thanks for the pictures, it really helps to visualize what I can expect to see and how the program divides up the tools.