I stumped the Mac Geniuses...

[chelsel]

Admittedly, I didn't try too hard... I had a simple question concerning dual-monitor setups and I couldn't get a clear answer even after they went into the back room...

The question is... if I'm using an application like Photoshop which has multiple panels/windows can I drag the application to another monitor in a multi-monitor setup... and this is key... by ONLY moving ONE window... not by moving each individual panel??

I know this is a piece of cake to do in Windows as all the panels/sub-windows reside in a "main" window and I just have to drag the main window to whichever monitor I choose...

I figured I'd ask in the Windows on Mac forum as there are probably more people experienced with both operating systems that will know what I'm talking about...

Thanks,
Cliff.

 

[-Alan-]

The answer is no. Unlike Windows, the application runs from the actual desktop. As a result, the menu bar at the top of the main monitor changes with each application as it's brought into focus. It takes a little while to get used to. And the larger the monitor the more it becomes a noticeable.

So basically, if you are using an application where you need to use the menu bar a lot, it is best to use the main monitor where the menu bar is located.

 

[GoCubsGo]

And Alan is correct. My guess is they're stumped because it's not an Apple app. That'd be my excuse!

 

[yellow]

Or, they aren't real geniuses. The real talent doesn't work at an Apple Store.

 

[Genghis Khan]

too true

but, yeah..it unfourtunate that a program started on mac had now all but completely abondoned it

 

[juanm]

too true

but, yeah..it unfourtunate that a program started on mac had now all but completely abondoned it

Uh... really?