FSNav easy on dual monitors in FS, WOW !!

[datatrain]

I have used FSNav for many years and decided it would be better if it had it's own screen. I found the answer on ?Bay and it's called a DVI to VGA adapter. It cost 5 bucks including shipping.
There are 2 types and mine was a DVI-I adapter so check your card before you order to be sure which one you need.

I just plugged the adapter onto the unused digital monitor output on my ATI card connected my old spare monitor and suddenly I have 2 monitors for FS.
It took a few minutes to get it going but now it's great. FSNav is always on screen.
Wish I'd done this years ago.
DAve

[greggerm]

Are you required to use MSFS in "Windowed" mode when using two screens, or can you use it in "Full Screen" mode (on the primary monitor)?

[alastairmonk]

Nice, isn't it !

I've been using dual monitors for some years now, and like the extra screen "real estate".

Greg - results vary. With my GeForce 6800 I've never had any problems with un-docked windows on the second monitor in FullScreen Mode, but with ATI cards I have read of some users who have seen limitations (FSNavigator "locked" when in FullScreen Mode, for instance)

This is likely to be a combination of specific cards and/or specific drivers.

Alastair

[datatrain]

I've had no issues with full screen.
I did spend 5 minutes figuring out how to set the resolution on the second monitor but that's all.

I do get a slight flicker on the primary and increasing the refresh rate to 120 hasn't helped much. Today we tackle that one. The secondary is perfect.

DAve

[Squitters]

Hey folks,

This is interesting, any drop in FPS with this setup....? often thought about my FSNav on a second screen.

thanks..!