Multiplicity is the best virtual KVM solution I have used so far. The experience is seamless with no lag. The only problem is that is does not appear to be possible to use multiple monitors at the same time in KVM mode.
I have two displays on my desk. The secondary PC I am trying to control is hooked up to both monitors on their secondary display connections so the display configuration is the same on both PCs. When connecting to the secondary PC using Multiplicity, I need to be able to see both displays at the same time on my primary PC. It looks like I can switch between them, but I cannot view both at the same time.
Is this possible with Multiplicity? If not, is this a feature that will be coming in the future? I require this functionality for work and solutions like RDP are too laggy, even on my local LAN, to be useful. I want to avoid investing in a costly hardware KVM solution if possible, but I cannot find anything that supports multiple displays that has the performance of Multiplicity.
That is indeed not yet possible but being considered for future versions.
Sean DrohanStardock Support Manager
I guess I’m screwed should have read this forum.
The only problem is that is does not appear to be possible to use multiple monitors at the same time in KVM mode.
Sean Drohan Stardock Support Manager
What exactly is seamless mode? Is this when mouse slides from PC to PC, and no keyboard selection is required?
It would have been so nice to just call someone and give them my specifications before purchasing the software. Will be notified if a revision is created to handle dual monitors?
Sounds like you have the right idea.
This may help:
https://www.stardock.com/products/multiplicity/v3/manual/default.htm?computer_settings.htm
Again, with KVM connections, you can get to additional monitors on the remote Secondary - you just have to us the monitor switch button to get to them.
I too need this functionality, especially now that I am stuck at home trying to work. I have 3 monitors on my home computer and 2 on my work computer which I brought home. If I could bring over 2 screens I would not miss my work setup in least. A single monitor is not a productivity booster!
Thanks
Patrick
I also have this problem, if I'm understanding these posters in this thread correctly.
I have two PCs (Work one and a Home one). I have three monitors hooked up to my main PC. If I use multiplicity on my main PC, I won't be able to switch to my work PC and use my three monitors? Is that correct?
I'm having the same problem as well. I need to use multiple monitors from the remote desktop at the same time.
see reply #4
Yeah, saw that, but I only have one set of monitors for the primary. I also saw that I can toggle between monitors, but it's a pain and can't move applications between monitors.
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AzDudeStardock Community Assistant
You can, on the remote, with WinKey + Shift + arrow key.
Multiplicity, its in the name. Need multiple monitors. I realize it does not do it currently without switching but it would be a real benefit to have multiple monitor support where I dont have to toggle and can work like I would at work.
I have been trying Fences for a fews days and I love it. Then I saw I could purchase it along with Multiplicity as part of the Desktop Objects bundle, so I figured I would try Multiplicity as well. I have a simple setup where my primary PC has 3 monitors and my secondary PC is a laptop that just has its own integrated monitor. I wanted to use KM mode to access my laptop from my main PC.
I thought I'd be able to do as I currently do with Remote Desktop: have the laptop use all 3 of my monitors. But that's not possible with Multiplicity, and for that reason alone I have to stick with RDP, which means in the end I will only be purchasing Fences from Stardock.
I would have loved to use Multiplicity as well, but without this basic functionality, I just can't. Too bad!
It is possible - just not with the KM version (Seamless only). You would need KVM or KVM Pro:
https://www.stardock.com/products/multiplicity/
I just reinstalled the KVM Pro trial version on both PCs and snooped around, but I couldn't find any setting that allows me to do what I want.
To clarify: my main PC has 3 monitors, my secondary PC has a single monitor. When I connect to my secondary PC, I want its display to make use of ALL my monitors on my main PC. That is something I routinely do with RDP, by ticking the Use all my monitors for the remote session option in the Display tab.
From what I understand in the Multiplicity documentation, you might be able do that if your secondary PC has several monitors connected to it, but that's not the case here.
So unless I am missing something obvious, it would appear that this functionality has yet to be implemented in Multiplicity.
You can Window the KVM session and stretch it but I am not certain that is what you are wanting...
@Sean Drohan,
The issue is as the other people have said, I need to be able to look at a minimum of 2 screens at the same time. I am a software developer and I use 3 screens most of the time but 2 would be ok. Toggling between multiple monitors would be of little value as I need to refer to the screens.
I get what is being asked for, it is just not available currently but is being considered.
I think we all get that it's not possible at this time. We're just chiming in, giving our votes if you will. This functionality would seem to be something that many people want. Yes, this is a small sample, but I imagine for every noisy person like us, there are 20 or 30 or 40 quiet people who just won't say anything. I purchased KVM Pro before I realized it's not possible. I guess technically is says one keyboard, mouse, and monitor. Not multiple monitors. I should have done the trial or researched better. That's on me.
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Greg
I made a thread about this a few months back. It would be the single most important feature for me and I very much hope it is beyond being considered but actively being worked on. A new thread about it seems to appear every couple of weeks.
It is an area we know is of interest and we are investigating the best method to expose functionality such as this.
Honestly good to know
This feature needs to be done very soon.
Plus adding it so we dont need any monitors plugged in at all. (i get a gray screen if not using it for a wilie) but as soon as use a switcher box to swap the output to an monitor it comes back online).
Anyupdate on This getting a feature
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