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DesktopSbS

Warning

Warning DesktopSbS needs Windows 10 Creators Update to work well.
You can download it manually if you do not want to wait Windows Update deployment.
Windows 10 Creators Update

Versions

- 2017-05-11: DesktopSbS_v0.2_Setup

- 2017-04-26: DesktopSbS_v0.1_Setup

Introduction

I have recently bought a new projector. It handles 3D from computer in Side-by-Side and Top-Bottom mode and it is awesome for 3D content.

But PC Windows 10 interface is really impossible to use.

Windows 10 interface on 3D device

Windows 10 interface on 3D device

So I decided to develop a software able to manage 3D display of desktop in Side-by-Side or Top-Bottom mode. And I called it DesktopSbS

ScreenShots

Here are two screenshots of DesktopSbS rendering.

They seems strange but they look fine on a 3D device.

DesktopSbS in Side-by-Side mode

DesktopSbS in Side-by-Side

DesktopSbS in Top-Bottom mode

DesktopSbS in Top-Bottom

Acronyms

SbS = Side-by-Side

TB = Top-Bottom

DWM = Desktop Window Manager

Getting Started

Prerequisites

DesktopSbS has been developped for Windows 10 and it works correctly from Windows 10 Creators Update. It should work with any hardware configuration able to run Windows 10.

DesktopSbS rendering use Windows DWM (Desktop Window Manager), the built-in application for thumbnails so rendering is really performant and has a low CPU consumption.

Installing

You can download the latest version setup and run it.

You can change install folder, start menu location and add a desktop icon, as usual in a setup wizard.

First launch

At first launch, DesktopSbS will display its about window with commands shortcuts and other information.

The commands shortcuts are:

  • Ctrl + Alt + F1 : show about DesktopSbS
  • Ctrl + Alt + W : decrease parallax efect
  • Ctrl + Alt + X : increase parallax efect
  • Ctrl + Alt + C : Shutdown DesktopSbS
  • Ctrl + Alt + V : Switch Side-by-Side to Top-Bottom
  • Ctrl + Alt + B : Pause 3D mode

Features

What is working?

  • SbS / TB rendering for all windows.
  • SbS / TB rendering of Windows taskbar (standard location)
  • Configurable parallax effect (the topest windows seem nearer)
  • SbS / TB management of mouse cursor (hide Windows cursor and display two resized)
  • Management of display scales different of 100%
  • Excluded fullScreen applications, DesktopSbS can pause itself for some applications, useful if other application already manage Side-by-Side display, for example a SbS video player.

What could be improved?

  • Sometimes a window goes up DesktopSbS rendering
  • Sometimes Windows taskbar goes up DesktopSbs rendering
  • Shortcuts are not configurable
  • Some options need direct configuration file editing in %APPDATA% folder
  • Add of a notification icon

What is not working (not yet or never)?

  • Windows start menu rendering
  • Windows applications switch rendering (Alt + Tab)
  • Management of secondary screen (do you have multiple 3D monitors?)

Legal information

Authors

PaysPlat [email protected]

Warranty

DesktopSbS is provided without any warranty.

I will not be responsible for any damage made on your computer.

Keep always a fire extinguisher near of you.

Pricing

DesktopSbS is free and open-source. You can download, install and run it without paying.

If you like it, you can still support me with a PayPal donation.

PayPal donation

License

This project is licensed under the GNU GPLv3 License - see the LICENSE.md file for details

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