Dual monitor feature in a single screen.

[AlfaKhan]

Hi all,

As I understand it, the "Main Window" - "Secondary Monitor" feature in Lightroom Classic requires two actual physical monitors.

I have become used to this in my workflow. I have two 32" monitors and use the left one for the main program window while working in the Develop module, reserving the right one for a full display of the photo I am working on.

I am now planning to migrate to an ultrawide monitor, and it has come to my attention that there are software solutions for Windows 11 that allow for "virtual" monitors within a single screen. Windows PowerToys (FancyZones) seems to be one of these solutions.

Are any of you working in this format? If so, how reliable and effective is the emulation solution?

Thank you in advance for any replies.

AK

[Rob_Cullen · Accepted solution]

FYI Windows-11 will easily display the secondary window with the main window on the one screen. It should work on an ultrawide monitor.

[JohanElzenga · Accepted solution]

You can easily use one screen, as @Rob_Cullen shows. I have used such a setup in the past. Just realize one thing: you cannot use 'full screen' or 'full screen with menu bar' for the main window in that case. You'll have to use 'normal' because you'll need to be able to resize the main window.

[AlfaKhan]

Thanks to you both. Very useful.

AK