[Request] Dim inactive monitor.

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DJR

7 discussion posts

Is it possible to have auto dim inactive monitor and option hotkey to exclude some monitors?

For example, if I have 3 monitors. 1 playing movie (with temp no dim mode) while the other main screen running works. 3rd screen not required but can be dimmed if the mouse is not active on the 3rd screen.

So I won't have a full brightness of screen blaring at my view.

I think Synergy has this function, it dims the monitor when your mouse is on another screen.

Dec 12, 2014 (modified Dec 12, 2014) • #1

Have a look at this post, it may help you: http://www.displayfusion.com/Discussions/View/highlight-active-window/?ID=4137e449-69ff-4f1c-80c2-01e126e56ba7

Dec 12, 2014 • #2

This is currently on our feature request list as well, so I've added your vote. We'll definitely let you know if/when we're able to implement it

Thanks!

Dec 12, 2014 • #3

Collin Chaffin

69 discussion posts

Yes with event fire when active window changes and heck dim or fully sleep monitors that do not host active window then becomes relatively easy! Any ETA on the API changes? I'm super anxious to test them!

Dec 22, 2014 • #4

No ETA yet, but it is definitely planned

Dec 31, 2014 • #5

This functionality is now available using a Scripted Function. We've written an example one for you. Here's how to set it up:

On the DisplayFusion Settings > Functions tab, click the "Download Scripted" button
Double-click the script named "Dim All Monitors Except Primary"
Give it a key combination and click OK
Optionally, select it, click "Toggle TitleBar Button" (to add it to the caption bar of every application)
Click Apply and test it out

Thanks!

Nov 3, 2015 • #6

Also, Function Triggers are available in DF 8.0 Beta 1 (Settings > Triggers)

Nov 3, 2015 • #7