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Potrondal Morrison
The Scope
Gallente Federation
#1 - 2012-05-09 06:24:23 UTC  |  Edited by: Potrondal Morrison
I was planning on getting a second monitor and i was wondering if its possible to center the ship on one screen so one screen would show exactly what i see just now in terms of space and move some of the UI to the next screen such as the overview, chat boxes etc. This would mean the second screen would show more of eve to the side the 2nd monitor is on with the newly moved UI (i.e. moer space to the right if the new monitor is located to the right), or is it only possible to use 2 monitors playing the EVE client with a break in the middle of the play area?

Also what total resolution can 2 monitors get on EVE if both monitors are 24" with single res of 1920*1080? does the resolution stay 1920*1080 across both monitors or does EVE give higher re options to compensate?

cheers.
Lapine Davion
Outer Ring Applied Logistics
#2 - 2012-05-09 06:28:50 UTC  |  Edited by: Lapine Davion
Potrondal Morrison wrote:
I was planning on getting a second monitor and i was wondering if its possible to center the ship on one screen so one screen would show exactly what i see just now in terms of space and move some of the UI to the next screen such as the overview, chat boxes etc. This would mean the second screen would show more of eve to the side the 2nd monitor is on with the newly moved UI (i.e. moer space to the right if the new monitor is located to the right), or is it only possible to use 2 monitors playing the EVE client with a break in the middle of the play area?

Also what total resolution can 2 monitors get on EVE if both monitors are 24" with single res of 1920*1080? does the resolution stay 1920*1080 across both monitors or does EVE give higher re options to compensate?

cheers.


I play with two monitors. Unfortunately, it isn't possible to do what you want.

If you window it I know you can stretch it between two monitors and the resolution will adjust forrectly, but your ship and readout will be in the middle of the two screens.

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Janet Patton
Brony Express
#3 - 2012-05-09 06:35:43 UTC
This is why you need three monitors!

Why do I have this sig? I don't smoke.
Lapine Davion
Outer Ring Applied Logistics
#4 - 2012-05-09 06:37:37 UTC
Janet Patton wrote:
This is why you need three monitors!


Ten monitors!

Edit: no, 15 monitors!

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SeaShadow
Deep Core Mining Inc.
Caldari State
#5 - 2012-05-09 06:41:27 UTC  |  Edited by: SeaShadow
Lapine Davion wrote:
I play with two monitors. Unfortunately, it isn't possible to do what you want.

If you window it I know you can stretch it between two monitors and the resolution will adjust forrectly, but your ship and readout will be in the middle of the two screens.


EDITED (For clarity)

This is incorrect, it is absolutely possible to do exactly what the OP wants.

-Press escape in game and under the "Display and Graphics" tab in the left column there are sliders called camera center.
-You may or may not have to enable fixed window mode
-Drag the slider, and check the box to offset interface with camera, save and restart your client (it should apply right away, but it never hurts to restart your client).
-Now when you get into space click and drag on your capacitor to offset it where you want it.
-Rearrange the rest of your UI as you wish
-Enjoy dual screen (or more) EVE!

I am running at 3840 x 1080 with the option to run it at 5760 x 1080.
Lapine Davion
Outer Ring Applied Logistics
#6 - 2012-05-09 06:42:31 UTC
SeaShadow wrote:
Lapine Davion wrote:
I play with two monitors. Unfortunately, it isn't possible to do what you want.

If you window it I know you can stretch it between two monitors and the resolution will adjust forrectly, but your ship and readout will be in the middle of the two screens.


This is incorrect, it is absolutely possible to do exactly what the OP wants. Press escape in game and under the "Display and Graphics" tab in the left column there are sliders called camera center. Drag the slider, and check the box to offset game interface, save and restart your client (it should apply right away, but it never hurts to restart your client). Now when you get into space click and drag on your capacitor and you can offset that.


WELL THEN. I guess I have been told. Disregard what i said in the first reply.

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Brooks Puuntai
Solar Nexus.
#7 - 2012-05-09 06:44:51 UTC
Yeah they added in the slider awhile ago. The only issue you might run into is the text that comes up under your ship sometimes(Warp Drive Active, Warping, etc) will still be in the center. At least thats how it was when it first came out.

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SeaShadow
Deep Core Mining Inc.
Caldari State
#8 - 2012-05-09 06:48:04 UTC
Brooks Puuntai wrote:
Yeah they added in the slider awhile ago. The only issue you might run into is the text that comes up under your ship sometimes(Warp Drive Active, Warping, etc) will still be in the center. At least thats how it was when it first came out.


That is what the "offset interface with camera" checkbox is for. With that checked it moves the message over too.
Bel Amar
Rules of Acquisition
#9 - 2012-05-09 06:57:20 UTC
Potrondal Morrison wrote:
I was planning on getting a second monitor and i was wondering if its possible to center the ship on one screen so one screen would show exactly what i see just now in terms of space and move some of the UI to the next screen such as the overview, chat boxes etc.


Yep, this is exactly how I play.

There's a slider in the settings that lets you off-centre the camera and push your ship and UI on to one screen.

http://dl.dropbox.com/u/6215614/2012.02.18.05.15.39.jpg

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Also what total resolution can 2 monitors get on EVE if both monitors are 24" with single res of 1920*1080? does the resolution stay 1920*1080 across both monitors or does EVE give higher re options to compensate?


In the settings turn it in to "fixed window mode". This will make the game look like it's full screen, but is actually just a borderless window. In that mode, you'll have 3840x1840 as a resolution option which will automatically span it across both screens
Potrondal Morrison
The Scope
Gallente Federation
#10 - 2012-05-09 08:39:41 UTC
Brilliant, thanks for the answers. I deffo be buying another monitor now. I was not keen on the split screen idea with the break in the middle but this way i can use one screen for the action and the other foe th UI info.
Superb.
Brooks Puuntai
Solar Nexus.
#11 - 2012-05-09 08:41:58 UTC
Potrondal Morrison wrote:
Brilliant, thanks for the answers. I deffo be buying another monitor now. I was not keen on the split screen idea with the break in the middle but this way i can use one screen for the action and the other foe th UI info.
Superb.


Even without the ability, a 2nd screen for Eve is always nice. Run 2 accounts, have dotlan up, troll Eve-O, watch porn, etc.

CCP's Motto: If it isn't broken, break it. If it is broken, ignore it. Improving NPE / Dynamic New Eden
Ciar Meara
PIE Inc.
Khimi Harar
#12 - 2012-05-09 08:45:29 UTC  |  Edited by: Ciar Meara
SeaShadow wrote:
Lapine Davion wrote:
I play with two monitors. Unfortunately, it isn't possible to do what you want.

If you window it I know you can stretch it between two monitors and the resolution will adjust forrectly, but your ship and readout will be in the middle of the two screens.


EDITED (For clarity)

This is incorrect, it is absolutely possible to do exactly what the OP wants.

-Press escape in game and under the "Display and Graphics" tab in the left column there are sliders called camera center.
-You may or may not have to enable fixed window mode
-Drag the slider, and check the box to offset interface with camera, save and restart your client (it should apply right away, but it never hurts to restart your client).
-Now when you get into space click and drag on your capacitor to offset it where you want it.
-Rearrange the rest of your UI as you wish
-Enjoy dual screen (or more) EVE!

I am running at 3840 x 1080 with the option to run it at 5760 x 1080.


Aye, OP can achieve what he wants, Lapine is utterly wrong.

HOWEVER, real men play with three monitors.

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RaTTuS
BIG
#13 - 2012-05-09 09:30:51 UTC
real men play with multiple machines and multiple monitors
but yeah dual screens off-centred is fine

http://eveboard.com/ub/419190933-134.png http://i.imgur.com/kYLoKrM.png

FluffyDice
Kronos Research
#14 - 2012-05-09 09:53:26 UTC  |  Edited by: FluffyDice
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Aggressive Nutmeg
#15 - 2012-05-09 10:00:09 UTC
Bel Amar wrote:

Yep, this is exactly how I play.

There's a slider in the settings that lets you off-centre the camera and push your ship and UI on to one screen.

http://dl.dropbox.com/u/6215614/2012.02.18.05.15.39.jpg

Man, how do you play with all that scribble everywhere?

Never make eye contact with someone while eating a banana.
Potrondal Morrison
The Scope
Gallente Federation
#16 - 2012-05-09 10:03:23 UTC  |  Edited by: Potrondal Morrison
Brooks Puuntai wrote:
Potrondal Morrison wrote:
Brilliant, thanks for the answers. I deffo be buying another monitor now. I was not keen on the split screen idea with the break in the middle but this way i can use one screen for the action and the other foe th UI info.
Superb.


Even without the ability, a 2nd screen for Eve is always nice. Run 2 accounts, have dotlan up, troll Eve-O, watch ****, etc.


This was the other reason i wanted 2 monitors, to multi-box, use trade finder, watch filth and smutt, play poker etc, but the 2 screen game sold me on buying another.
Bel Amar
Rules of Acquisition
#17 - 2012-05-09 10:11:15 UTC
Aggressive Nutmeg wrote:
Man, how do you play with all that scribble everywhere?


Yeah, I really have to update my video card drivers...
FluffyDice
Kronos Research
#18 - 2012-05-09 10:14:25 UTC
Aggressive Nutmeg wrote:
Bel Amar wrote:

Yep, this is exactly how I play.

There's a slider in the settings that lets you off-centre the camera and push your ship and UI on to one screen.

http://dl.dropbox.com/u/6215614/2012.02.18.05.15.39.jpg

Man, how do you play with all that scribble everywhere?

My favorite part about that screenshot is how he removed the solar system info from the top left and its clearly still displayed on the planets in his overview.
Bel Amar
Rules of Acquisition
#19 - 2012-05-09 10:31:54 UTC
FluffyDice wrote:
My favorite part about that screenshot is how he removed the solar system info from the top left and its clearly still displayed on the planets in his overview.


Meh, if you can use that against me in any meaningful way, well then, have at it :)