Multi-monitor support of Photo Slideshow

by **rembetis** on Mon Oct 10, 2005 10:03 pm

A growing number of people seem to be using one (touch)screen for control of Xlobby and another for viewing content (movies, etc.). As such, I think the ability to send the photo slideshow to a second monitor would be really appreciated -- certainly by me anyway. I know nothing about coding, but since Xlobby already includes X/Y positioning, it might be as simple as including that feature within individual modules, so that one could choose what is viewed on what monitor.

Just a thought...

by **Aaron** on Mon Oct 10, 2005 10:24 pm

can't you just use the Windows slideshow and just have it only display on the 2nd screen?

by **rembetis** on Wed Oct 12, 2005 4:12 pm

Hmmm.... hadn't thought of that. And how would I get it to display on the secondary monitor? With XMoveWindow? (I'm running an AIW 9700 Pro). For that matter, how would I automate the "open with Windows slideshow" part from within Xlobby?

Still a bit of a newb, obviously...

by **rembetis** on Thu Oct 20, 2005 5:28 pm

bump, in case Steven happens to be around. Any more feedback by anyone appreciated, though...

by **mkaylor** on Thu Nov 02, 2006 5:17 pm

by **P3rv3rt B3ar** on Thu Nov 02, 2006 6:11 pm

Havent get around on pictures yet... I wouldnt have quessed u cant show them on 2nd monitor!! Since my setup is also just like described... how could i afford not to...

BUMP!!!

by **R32** on Thu Nov 02, 2006 11:57 pm

You can use Infranview for your slideshows, it's free and scriptable. One of the command line options is /monitor=x where x is the monitor you want your slideshow to start on. It also allows you to display IPTC info if you wish to add text to your slideshows. I use it on several 'Walltops' that I've built using old laptops.