April 29, 200719 yr I'd be interested to know what others use on their second monitor in FS9. I usually just drag across the GPS and radio panel, sometimes the ATC window but I've been looking at FSNavigator, an electronic flight bag or even getting a RealityXp gauge to drag across. A moving map would be great but I'm not sure that there is one available?What do you use on yours?
April 29, 200719 yr For me every aircraft is different so I don't have a set pattern. FS Navigator doesn't like full screen on the second monitor which really is too bad, and my systems doesn't like windowed mode. My third monitor which is simply an old computer that I keep all my manuals and charts on and use it to surf while flying if I want some web site information. I find that one really invaluable. I'm going to have to get it networked in so I can get it to carry some of the workload and run simultaneous programs.
April 29, 200719 yr Moving maps/charts....yes try http://fswidgets.com/index.phpI drag whatever, whenever I like to see it there. Widgets even provide a utility to calibrate sectional charts or most any map or chart to use in their EFB. Give it a look.cheersGary
April 29, 200719 yr For me it depends on the plane. For some, I use the second monitor for the FMC, overhead panel, and/or pedestal etc. For some, I keep the RXP Garmin, autopilot control panel, etc.It's also useful for a separate spot view of the plane (not recommended unless you have a powerful vid card), ActiveSky weather report, flight plans, etc. I also use a second PC off to the side for approach plates, maps, manuals, etc.Have had a multi-monitor setup going on 6 years now, and can't imagine going back to a single, unless it has a screen the size of Wyoming.CheersBob ScottATP IMEL Gulfstream II-III-IV-VSantiago de Chile Bob Scott | President and CEO, AVSIM Inc ATP Gulfstream II-III-IV-V Sys1 (MSFS20+24/XPlane12+11): AMD 9800X3D, water 2x240mm, MSI MPG X670E Carbon, 64GB GSkill 6000/30, nVidia RTX4090FE Alienware AW3821DW 38" 21:9 GSync, 2x4TB Crucial T705 PCIe5 + 2x2TB Samsung 990 SSD, EVGA 1000P2 PSU, 12.9" iPad Pro Thrustmaster TCA Boeing Yoke, TCA Airbus Sidestick, Twin TCA Airbus Throttle quads, PFC Cirrus Pedals, Coolermaster HAF932 case Sys2 (P3Dv5/v4): i9-13900KS, water 2x360mm, ASUS Z790 Hero, 32GB GSkill 7800MHz CAS36, ASUS RTX4090 Samsung 55" JS8500 4K TV@60Hz, 3x 2TB WD SN850X 1x 4TB Crucial P3 M.2 NVME SSD, EVGA 1600T2 PSU Fiber link to Yamaha RX-V467 Home Theater Receiver, Polk/Klipsch 6" bookshelf speakers, Polk 12" subwoofer, 12.9" iPad Pro PFC yoke/throttle quad/pedals with custom Hall sensor retrofit, Thermaltake View 71 case, Stream Deck XL button box Sys3 (DCS/P3Dv4/ATS/ETS): AMD 7800X3D, MSI MPG X870E Carbon, Noctua NH-D15S, 64GB GSkill 6000/30, EVGA RTX3090 Alienware AW3420DW 34" 21:9 GSync, Corsair HX1000i PSU, 4TB Crucial T705 PCIe5 + 2TB Samsung 970Evo Plus, TM TCA Officer Pack, Saitek combat pedals, TM Warthog, TM RS300 FF wheel/pedals, Coolermaster HAF XB case
April 29, 200719 yr I use mine for approach plates, terminal charts, GPS, radio stack, etc. It also is very useful for step-by-step tutorials. I will be trying out the demo for the EFB from FS Widgets as well. Looks interesting.Graham
April 29, 200719 yr Thanks for the suggestions. I wonder how the FSWidgets EFB differs to the Simflyer's version. I also like the look of Reality XP's Sandel ST3400 although I wouldn't want to add it to any panel, just have it on the second screen. I too would find it hard to go back to a single monitor now - three or four would be even better!
April 30, 200719 yr I chose RealityXP's Sandel 3400 - moving map, terrain warning and TCAS - simply brilliant and I can detect no FPS impact. Very pleased!
April 30, 200719 yr Hi:I have my second monitor above the main one and tilted with the cockpit overhead panel on it. At nite it looks really cool and is functional.Regardsrick
April 30, 200719 yr You can move FSNav, in the windowed mode, over to the other monitor. Click the button, I have circled, in the screen shot. This puts FSNav in undocked mode. Then you can drag it over to the other monitor and you have your moving map. good Luck, Bob
May 2, 200719 yr I've had multi monitor for a few years now. I have slightly different setups for different aircraft, but basically I used one monitor for the 2d cockpit and 'undock' the front outside view onto the other monitor. This way I have my 2d cockpit and panel on one screen and a nice front windshield view full screen on the other.
May 3, 200719 yr usually Flightsim Commander and Navigraph charts on the second monitor, but also for watching movies and surfing the net during longhauls==Marten:Weber==P-D920 3.3MHz 2GB RAM WinXP ATI X1900+1024MB 2xSATA250 2xVIEWSONIC 19"author of the bloody beginner's guide to realistic flight simulation: http://library.avsim.net/esearch.php?FileName=bbgrfs.zip
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