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rob-mcp
rob-mcp
Inspiring
April 3, 2024
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Multiple monitor views

Is it possible to have Bridge visible on one monitor and the preview window full size on another window?

I've seen some workarounds but none fit what I need. Win PC.

    polyxoCorrect answer
    Inspiring
    April 4, 2024

    Extending the original statement, I also find Bridge to perform deplorable with multiple screens. The coders who created the original concept, many years ago, likely had only one screen available. I have two identical screens, side by side…

    • Can I maximize the view on both screens (spacebar) to compare images?
    • With one Bridge Window maximized, can I continue working in the other instance?


    The answer in both cases is No.
    This never worked and sure enough, this wasn't changed when multiple app windows got re-introduced. 

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    Timur-san
    Timur-san
    Participant
    April 4, 2025

    Hi there,

    I think I've figured out a solution of some sort (Windows).

     

    After updating my Bridge, fullscreen preview started appearing on the monitor where Content panel is mostly located. There is no way yet to change this behaviour. However, since I use third-party multi-monitor manager – I could figure out something.

     

    There is a function there to make certain windows appear on specific monitors – so I just've created a rule there for that Bridge fullscreen preview. This is how:

     

    1. Software is Actual Multiple Monitors. Refer to its documentation of course )
    2. Set up Window Settings rule like this:
    3. Then set its startup behaviour like this (or any other monitor you prefer):

       

      Hope this helps.
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    pankajg6675616Community Manager
    Community Manager
    May 8, 2024

    Hi,

     

    Thanks for your feedback.

     

    Please follow these steps to move the preview panel on another monitor

    • Right click on Preview Panel top bar to open context menu
    • Click on Undock panel from the menu
    • Move the preview panel on another monitor
    • Resize the preview panel


    Thanks,
    Bridge Team

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    AW-UNAK685
    Participating Frequently
    November 29, 2024

    NO SUCH 'context' menu in my BR Preview Panel.   Is it a feature of a newer BR?  I'm using 12.0.4.286 because it used to be the one with the least bugs.  AND, it used to automatically open a thumbnail ON the second monitor but now it does not.  Am reluctant to upgrade to the most recent BR (2024) because so much space is wasted with EYE BLINDING DEAD WHITE blocky fonts and in the Metadata panel ALL editable features are surrounded by HUGE BLOCKY DEAD WHITE lines which distract from the info.  Im using Win11 BTW not a teeny cellphone.

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    silk-m
    Community Expert
    silk-mCommunity Expert
    Community Expert
    November 29, 2024

    The Bridge UI has undergone major changes since 2023.

    The Bridge 2025 I'm currently using is set up as follows:

    Main monitor (Actual size is 2560x1440 pixels.)

    Sub monitor (Actual size is 1600x1000 pixels.)

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    --Susumu Iwasaki
    polyxoCorrect answer
    Inspiring
    April 4, 2024

    Extending the original statement, I also find Bridge to perform deplorable with multiple screens. The coders who created the original concept, many years ago, likely had only one screen available. I have two identical screens, side by side…

    • Can I maximize the view on both screens (spacebar) to compare images?
    • With one Bridge Window maximized, can I continue working in the other instance?


    The answer in both cases is No.
    This never worked and sure enough, this wasn't changed when multiple app windows got re-introduced. 

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    rob-mcp
    rob-mcpAuthor
    Inspiring
    April 4, 2024

    That is a shame, it would be really useful.

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      Erik Bloodaxe
      Erik Bloodaxe
      Legend
      April 3, 2024

      I am guessing that you mean to have the Preview Panel on another MONITOR?

      If so then yes,  it is possible and I have my PC set up like that. 

      Just drag the preview panel onto your other monitor.

      I would recommend that, when you succeed in organising a suitable layout, you save it as a custom workspace.

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      rob-mcp
      rob-mcpAuthor
      Inspiring
      April 3, 2024

      Thanks, tried dragging the preview pane out does not work that way, latest version of Bridge Windows 10.

      Any suggestions?

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        Erik Bloodaxe
        Erik Bloodaxe
        Legend
        April 3, 2024

        I have no problem dragging the Preview Panel to any location on any of my two monitors. Make sure you drag the tab and are not just trying to resize. Which version of Bridge are you using? Please be specific and not just say "latest". I am on Windows 11 rather than 10 but I don't see that making a difference.

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