Tutorial MXWendler EDID Manager - Revision history

Behrooz at 13:01, 30 March 2020

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	This tutorial applies to all different OS and MXWendler versions 5.0 and above.		This tutorial applies to all different OS and MXWendler versions 5.0 and above.
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	== Introduction==		== Introduction==
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	In each situation (live, in a club, in a booth or at home) in which working with multiple displays is necessary, <br>		In each situation (live, in a club, in a booth or at home) in which working with multiple displays is necessary, <br>
	a tool to control the EDID management of your graphic card outputs can be really handy. <br>		a tool to control the EDID management of your graphic card outputs can be really handy. <br>

Behrooz at 13:01, 30 March 2020

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	MXWendler ~~version~~ 5 and ~~Above~~		This tutorial applies to all different OS and MXWendler versions 5.0 and above.
			<div class="noprint">
			== Introduction==
			</div>
	In each situation (live, in a club, in a booth or at home) in which working with multiple displays is necessary, <br>		In each situation (live, in a club, in a booth or at home) in which working with multiple displays is necessary, <br>
	a tool to control the EDID management of your graphic card outputs can be really handy. <br>		a tool to control the EDID management of your graphic card outputs can be really handy. <br>
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	In this tutorial, we will see how to use the EDID Manager to setup and ensure a multi-display installation with the MXWendler FXServer EDID Manager.		In this tutorial, we will see how to use the EDID Manager to setup and ensure a multi-display installation with the MXWendler FXServer EDID Manager.



	==What does EDID mean?==		==What does EDID mean?==


	The "Extended Display Identification Data" (EDID) is a data structure provided by a digital display to describe its capabilities to a video source (e.g. graphics card or set-top box). <br>		The "Extended Display Identification Data" (EDID) is a data structure provided by a digital display to describe its capabilities to a video source (e.g. graphics card or set-top box). <br>

Behrooz at 09:28, 1 October 2019

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Behrooz at 15:13, 4 June 2019

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	~~April 2017 with~~ MXWendler ~~software~~ version 5.		MXWendler version 5 and Above


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	1. Connect and configure:		1. Connect and configure:

	Before starting to work on the EDID Management ~~please~~ connect your displays to the outputs of your graphic ~~<br>~~		Before starting to work on the EDID Management connect your displays to the outputs of your graphic card and configure their position and resolution, according to your purpose, in the system´s display settings.
	card and configure their position and resolution, according to your purpose, in the system´s display settings.

	2. Launch the EDID Manager:		2. Launch the EDID Manager:
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	::'''eg. ''C:\Program Files (x86)\mxw_fxserver_52'''''		::'''eg. ''C:\Program Files (x86)\mxw_fxserver_52'''''
	:Double click on the EDID Manager to open it:		:Double click on the EDID Manager to open it:
	:~~the~~ filename should be: '''''MXW_EDID_MGR'''''		:The filename should be: '''''MXW_EDID_MGR'''''
	3. Save the display configuration:		3. Save the display configuration:

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	[[File:EDID_1.png\|728px]]		[[File:EDID_1.png\|728px]]

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	4. Click on the button that says '''Save configuration as''' in the lower-right corner of the EDID Manager. '''(A)'''		4. Click on the button that says '''Save configuration as''' in the lower-right corner of the EDID Manager. '''(A)'''
	:Type the desired name and click on ok. '''(B)'''		:Type the desired name and click on ok. '''(B)'''
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	6. Once the saved configuration is selected it will be possible to recall it by clicking: '''Apply Display Configuration'''. '''(D)'''		6. Once the saved configuration is selected it will be possible to recall it by clicking: '''Apply Display Configuration'''. '''(D)'''

	''Try to save your configuration, change the position of your screens in the display settings and confirm.'' <br>		Try to save your configuration, change the position of your screens in the display settings and confirm. <br>
	''Then load the configuration you saved and your displays will be back right in place in some seconds!''		Then load the configuration you saved and your displays will be back right in place in some seconds!

Behrooz: /* Global Persistence */

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Global Persistence

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	~~Trough~~ the activation of the Global Persistence function, the EDID Manager forces the computer to keep the display configuration. <br>		Through the activation of the Global Persistence function, the EDID Manager forces the computer to keep the display configuration. <br>
	This means that until a cable is disconnected and reconnected to the same connector or port, the display configuration will not be changed.		This means that until a cable is disconnected and reconnected to the same connector or port, the display configuration will not be changed.
	The software will keep playing and the content will be missing just in the disconnected output. <br>		The software will keep playing and the content will be missing just in the disconnected output. <br>

	As said before, connecting a new display, a different converter or an extender between the display and the connector, will probably cause a re-scan and a new configuration will be needed.		As said before, connecting a new display, a different converter or an extender between the display and the connector, will probably cause a re-scan and a new configuration will be needed.


	[[File:EDID_4.png\|728px]]		[[File:EDID_4.png\|728px]]

Behrooz: /* EDID Emulation */

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EDID Emulation

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	In some cases a display may be not recognized from the OS. <br>		In some cases a display may be not recognized from the OS. <br>
	With the EDID Emulation the identification data of another display can be copied from a SOURCE and used for the unrecognized display.		With the EDID Emulation the identification data of another display can be copied from a SOURCE and used for the unrecognized display.

	1. Right-click on a connector connected to a working display and select: '''(A)'''		1. Right-click on a connector connected to a working display and select: '''(A)'''

Behrooz: /* Global Persistence */

2019-03-27T10:07:33Z

Global Persistence

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	Trough the activation of the Global Persistence function, the EDID Manager forces the computer to keep the display configuration.		Trough the activation of the Global Persistence function, the EDID Manager forces the computer to keep the display configuration. <br>

	This means that until a cable is disconnected and reconnected to the same connector or port, the display configuration will not be changed.		This means that until a cable is disconnected and reconnected to the same connector or port, the display configuration will not be changed.
			The software will keep playing and the content will be missing just in the disconnected output. <br>

	~~The software will keep playing and the content will be missing just in the disconnected output.~~		As said before, connecting a new display, a different converter or an extender between the display and the connector, will probably cause a re-scan and a new configuration will be needed.


	As said before, connecting a new display, a different converter or an extender between the display and the connector,

	will probably cause a re-scan and a new configuration will be needed.


	[[File:EDID_4.png\|728px]]		[[File:EDID_4.png\|728px]]

Behrooz: /* EDID Emulation */

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EDID Emulation

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	In some cases a display may be not recognized from the OS.		In some cases a display may be not recognized from the OS. <br>
			With the EDID Emulation the identification data of another display can be copied from a SOURCE and used for the unrecognized display.
	With the EDID Emulation the identification data of another display can be copied from a SOURCE and used for the unrecognized display.

			1. Right-click on a connector connected to a working display and select: '''(A)'''
			:'''Use as EDID source for other connectors''' the word '''SOURCE''' will appear on top of the chosen connector.
			2. Select the connector with the unrecognized display (or more than one, the same EDID can be emulated on multiple outputs) '''(B)'''

	~~:'''(A)''' Right-click~~ on ~~a connector connected to a working display and select:~~		3. Click on '''Apply Source EDID to all selected connectors''' '''(C)'''

	::'''~~Use as~~ EDID ~~source for other~~ connectors''' ~~the word '''SOURCE''' will appear on top of the chosen connector.~~

	~~:'''(B)''' Select the connector with the unrecognized display (or more than one, the same EDID can be emulated on multiple outputs)~~

	:'''(C)''' ~~Click on '''Apply Source EDID to all selected connectors'''~~


	In few seconds the display will be recognized from the OS with the characteristics of the source display.		In few seconds the display will be recognized from the OS with the characteristics of the source display.

Behrooz: /* Securing the Display Setup */

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Securing the Display Setup

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	4. Click on the button that says '''Save configuration as''' in the lower-right corner of the EDID Manager. '''(A)'''		4. Click on the button that says '''Save configuration as''' in the lower-right corner of the EDID Manager. '''(A)'''
	:Type the desired name and click on ok. '''(B)'''		:Type the desired name and click on ok. '''(B)'''
	The saved configuration will appear in the white box on the right and will be select-able with a mouse click. '''(C~~)'''~~		5. The saved configuration will appear in the white box on the right and will be select-able with a mouse click. '''(C)'''

	~~5.Once the saved configuration is selected it will be possible to recall it by clicking: '''Apply Display Configuration'''. '''(D~~)'''

			6. Once the saved configuration is selected it will be possible to recall it by clicking: '''Apply Display Configuration'''. '''(D)'''

	''Try to save your configuration, change the position of your screens in the display settings and confirm.'' <br>		''Try to save your configuration, change the position of your screens in the display settings and confirm.'' <br>

Behrooz at 10:02, 27 March 2019

2019-03-27T10:02:33Z

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	loosing the display configuration because of the disconnection of a cable could be an annoying problem.		loosing the display configuration because of the disconnection of a cable could be an annoying problem.

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	By saving the display configuration the EDID Manager offers two important advantages:		By saving the display configuration the EDID Manager offers two important advantages:

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	In each situation (live, in a club, in a booth or at home) in which working with multiple displays is necessary, <br>		In each situation (live, in a club, in a booth or at home) in which working with multiple displays is necessary, <br>
	a tool to control the EDID management of your graphic card outputs can be really handy. <br>		a tool to control the EDID management of your graphic card outputs can be really handy. <br>
	~~'''~~The MXWendler EDID Manager~~'''~~ is fast, easy and effective.		The MXWendler EDID Manager is fast, easy and effective.

	In this tutorial we will see how to use the EDID Manager to setup and ensure a multi display installation with the MXWendler FXServer EDID Manager.		In this tutorial, we will see how to use the EDID Manager to setup and ensure a multi-display installation with the MXWendler FXServer EDID Manager.


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	The ~~'''~~Extended Display Identification Data (EDID)~~'''~~ is a data structure provided by a digital display to ~~<br>~~		The "Extended Display Identification Data" (EDID) is a data structure provided by a digital display to describe its capabilities to a video source (e.g. graphics card or set-top box). <br>
	describe its capabilities to a video source (e.g. graphics card or set-top box). <br>
	It is what enables a modern personal computer to know what kind of monitors are connected.		It is what enables a modern personal computer to know what kind of monitors are connected.

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	Especially by working with multiple display or projector installations in live events, for instance on stages, <br>		Especially by working with multiple display or projector installations in live events, for instance on stages, <br>
	~~loosing~~ the display configuration because of the disconnection of a cable could be an annoying problem.		losing the display configuration because of the disconnection of a cable could be an annoying problem.

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	By saving the display configuration the EDID Manager offers two important advantages:		By saving the display configuration the EDID Manager offers two important advantages:

	* If a cable is disconnected and reconnected the configuration is not lost, the EDID Manager ~~trick~~ the computer into thinking that all the displays are still at their place.		* If a cable is disconnected and reconnected the configuration is not lost, the EDID Manager tricks the computer into thinking that all the displays are still at their place.
	:The image will be missing just on the disconnected output as long as it stays disconnected.		:The image will be missing just on the disconnected output as long as it stays disconnected.
	:(this is possible only until the EDID of the display remains the same. Connecting a different device means new configuration.)		:(this is possible only until the EDID of the display remains the same. Connecting a different device means new configuration.)
	*The saved configuration can be recalled in a couple of seconds. When working in with ten or more displays this can save ~~really much~~ time!		*The saved configuration can be recalled in a couple of seconds. When working in with ten or more displays this can save you a lot of time!

	[[File:EDID_1.png\|728px]]		[[File:EDID_1.png\|728px]]

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	4. Click on the button that says '''Save configuration as''' in the lower-right corner of the EDID Manager. '''(A)'''		4. Click on the button that says 'Save configuration as' in the lower-right corner of the EDID Manager. '''(A)'''
	:Type the desired name and click on ok. '''(B)'''		:Type the desired name and click on ok. '''(B)'''
	5. The saved configuration will appear in the white box on the right and will be ~~select-able~~ with a mouse click. '''(C)'''		5. The saved configuration will appear in the white box on the right and will be selectable with a mouse click. '''(C)'''

	6. Once the saved configuration is selected it will be possible to recall it by clicking: '''Apply Display Configuration'''. '''(D)'''		6. Once the saved configuration is selected it will be possible to recall it by clicking: 'Apply Display Configuration'. '''(D)'''

	Try to save your configuration, change the position of your screens in the display settings and confirm. <br>		Try to save your configuration, change the position of your screens in the display settings and confirm. <br>
	Then load the configuration you saved and your displays will be back right in place in some seconds!		Then load the configuration you saved and your displays will be back in the right place in some seconds!


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	In some cases a display may be not recognized from the OS. <br>		In some cases, a display may be not recognized from the OS. <br>
	With the EDID Emulation the identification data of another display can be copied from a ~~SOURCE~~ and used for the unrecognized display.		With the EDID Emulation, the identification data of another display can be copied from a Source and used for the unrecognized display.

	1. Right-click on a connector connected to a working display and select: '''(A)'''		1. Right-click on a connector connected to a working display and select: '''(A)'''
	:'''Use as EDID source for other connectors''' the word '''SOURCE''' will appear on top of the chosen connector.		:'Use as EDID source for other connectors' the word 'SOURCE' will appear on top of the chosen connector.
	2. Select the connector with the unrecognized display (or more than one, the same EDID can be emulated on multiple outputs) '''(B)'''		2. Select the connector with the unrecognized display. (or more than one, the same EDID can be emulated on multiple outputs) '''(B)'''

	3. Click on '''Apply Source EDID to all selected connectors''' '''(C)'''		3. Click on 'Apply Source EDID to all selected connectors'. '''(C)'''

	In few seconds the display will be recognized from the OS with the characteristics of the source display.		In a few seconds, the display will be recognized from the OS with the characteristics of the source display.