I have found that saving a separate a copied set of preference files, one for the dual monitor set up and another for the laptop as a single monitor, in a handy file I can simply copy these into the appropriate windows folder location before I open an ArchiCAD file and all my screen settings are set as I like without having to take the time to rearrange everything, and back again, etc., etc. [I have been saving copies of my preference files for sometime now since I invest some time in customization, I think they're well worth backing up.]
The trick is saving these files as "read only" so ArchiCAD doesn't overwrite them upon opening. It took me a while to grasp this end of the equation but, for me anyway the time savings are well worth the 10 seconds it takes to drag a copy into the correct folder.
Since I'm not he only one who works like this I was hoping someone more computer savvy than I might have something to add to this, a better or more comprehensive approach.
Christine,
The Dell is/was my first, believe it or not computer, [only been a computer user for about three and a half years, and pile on ArchiCAD for income no less, bold eh?
], and a desktop. When it came time for a second machine, read a backup so no more downtime, a laptop was the best choice for me and the HP was the best thing available with a 17" screen and numeric keypad, in my price range. And I'll probably never own another desktop. If Apple had the built in the extra numeric pad I'd probably be a Mac guy by now. I liken the constant "tuning" of my Window$ machine to an English sports car and it gets old..........
Don't believe I'd buy another Dell. The HP customer service people have been far more helpful and competent, my experience anyway, than the Dell counterparts.
There,
The Dell is/was my first, believe it or not computer, [only been a computer user for about three and a half years, and pile on ArchiCAD for income no less, bold eh?
], and a desktop. When it came time for a second machine, read a backup so no more downtime, a laptop was the best choice for me and the HP was the best thing available with a 17" screen and numeric keypad, in my price range. And I'll probably never own another desktop. If Apple had the built in the extra numeric pad I'd probably be a Mac guy by now. I liken the constant "tuning" of my Window$ machine to an English sports car and it gets old..........Don't believe I'd buy another Dell. The HP customer service people have been far more helpful and competent, my experience anyway, than the Dell counterparts.
There,
Jeff
Big help! Many thanks
Big help! Many thanks
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