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Poor multi monitor layout support
Problem Synopsis
Carnac does not places notifications correctly when using multiple monitors in a non linear layout.
Expected Behaviour
Expect Carnac to identify multiple monitors correctly and displays the notification correctly as per the the configuration selected by a user on the Carnac General Settings Tab.
Details description of problem
Carnac appears to identifies the number of monitors and their resolution correctly as shown in the attached image:
Even though it does not match the exact layout correctly (see snapshot of windows display settings)
Screen Number relate to each other as follows:
| Windows | Carnac |
|---|---|
| 1 | 1 |
| 2 | 3 |
| 3 | 2 |
Scenarios:
For the purposes of these scenarios I will use the monitor numbers as shown in the Windows Display settings not the numbers on the Carnac Config screen
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If I makes Screen 1 my primary display all notifications display on screen 1 even if I select areas on screen 2 and 3 for Carnac to place the notifications.
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If I make screen 3 the primary screen then notification appear correctly on screen 3 and 2 but screen 1's notifications appear on screen 3
Let me know if you require any further detail.
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Another multi monitor user checking in. I have a regular monitor positioned above a HiDPI monitor, and Carnac only ever shows on the top one.
I have the same problem, with this monitor layout:
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Again - same issue. Wont be able to us Carnac for my purpose due to this.
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