#34 Desktop Source don't work with complex multi-screen setups

[Anonymous]

Originally created by: ANeumann...@googlemail.com

I have a complicated 3 monitor setup, with the primary one in the middle.

Until now, webcamstudio only captures from the middle monitor, but using the coordinates from the left one, it's all a bit of a mess.

The reason is, that only the default GraphicsConfiguration is used, and the multi-monitor setups aren't taken into consideration while calculating the display size and setting up the robot for capturing.

I've attached a patch that fixes all of these issues ( for me ), although I'm sure there are some specific side cases that I've not considered. But it's a vast improvement over the current state.

[Anonymous]

Originally posted by: patrick.balleux

This has been a long issue with WebcamStudio. Actually, the problem lies in the Java framework, only able to capture from the default graphic device... 

Next release will have a full desktop source, meaning capturing your whole desktop...

Status: Accepted

[Anonymous]

Originally posted by: GymGar...@gmail.com

I only have a laptop and external display, but I could really use the option to show what is on that second display.

Can I use this fix safely?

I am not very versed in this stuff.

Thanx!

zeddock

[Anonymous]

Originally posted by: patrick.balleux

A pipeline could be the answer to that problem...

I think you can specify the screen and area directly in the pipeline.

[Anonymous]

Originally posted by: GymGar...@gmail.com

I really do not understand what you mean. Care to explain?  Or if it is complicated, please just say so.  I do not want to slow down this great work with things maybe only I am interested in.

Thanx!

zeddock

[Anonymous]

Originally posted by: patrick.balleux

A pipeline is a file in which you can put a custom gstreamer pipeline as a source.  See the website for examples