A Way To Quick Toggle Between Extended/Duplicate and 3D Enabled/Disabled?
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Hi, my current set up is an HD monitor and HD 3D TV that I have set to duplicate (Windows 8). When I want to play a 3D game I have to go into resolution settings, change to extended display, click apply, then select enable 3D and click apply again, I also then switch my PC monitor off. Obviously it's frustrating having to do this every time I want to play a 3D game (which is regularly).
I'm looking for something such as a taskbar icon or a hotkey that can toggle between:
Both monitor and TV on/active, a duplicated display, 3D disabled
The monitor turned off, extended display, 3D enabled
Do you guys have any suggestions? I've found taskbar programs to quick switch resolutions but that's not really too helpful for my situation
Cheers,
Hi, my current set up is an HD monitor and HD 3D TV that I have set to duplicate (Windows 8). When I want to play a 3D game I have to go into resolution settings, change to extended display, click apply, then select enable 3D and click apply again, I also then switch my PC monitor off. Obviously it's frustrating having to do this every time I want to play a 3D game (which is regularly).
I'm looking for something such as a taskbar icon or a hotkey that can toggle between:
Both monitor and TV on/active, a duplicated display, 3D disabled
The monitor turned off, extended display, 3D enabled
Do you guys have any suggestions? I've found taskbar programs to quick switch resolutions but that's not really too helpful for my situation
There's this, don't know if this will help but it's sounds very similar to your issue and maybe Belarr's fix can help. If it does make sure to thank him in that thread so he knows about it.
[url]https://forums.geforce.com/default/topic/533769/3d-vision/toggle3d-a-simple-solution-to-an-irritating-problem/[/url]
There's this, don't know if this will help but it's sounds very similar to your issue and maybe Belarr's fix can help. If it does make sure to thank him in that thread so he knows about it.
Hmm. I think what he's using, AutoIt, can be scripted to do it. Maybe shoot him a PM or ask in that thread, he might be able to give you a hand with it. Or check out the website.
[url]http://www.autoitscript.com/site/autoit/[/url]
Hmm. I think what he's using, AutoIt, can be scripted to do it. Maybe shoot him a PM or ask in that thread, he might be able to give you a hand with it. Or check out the website.
Apparently the Windows Key + P is the shortcut and
these are the options for a bat file:
Extend Display
DisplaySwitch.exe /extend
2nd monitor
DisplaySwitch.exe /external
Computers Monitor
DisplaySwitch.exe /internal
Duplicate Display
DisplaySwitch.exe /clone
not sure about enabling/disabling 3D yet.
Yep Windows P is what I use for basic screen settings for my laptop/HDTV and the batch file options are good leads. I do wish MS built some kind of profile system into their Screen Resolution applet to make switching presets easier.
For Enabling/Disabling 3D Vision, there are shortcuts that you can drag to your desktop if you go from All Programs > Nvidia > 3D Vision that will enable and disable 3D Vision quickly without having to go into NVCP.
Yep Windows P is what I use for basic screen settings for my laptop/HDTV and the batch file options are good leads. I do wish MS built some kind of profile system into their Screen Resolution applet to make switching presets easier.
For Enabling/Disabling 3D Vision, there are shortcuts that you can drag to your desktop if you go from All Programs > Nvidia > 3D Vision that will enable and disable 3D Vision quickly without having to go into NVCP.
Add that to something like this:
[s]@echo off
"C:Program Files (x86)NVIDIA Corporation3D Vision
vstlink.exe" /enable
exit
And to turn it off:
@echo off
"C:Program Files (x86)NVIDIA Corporation3D Vision
vstlink.exe" /disable
exit [/s]
Also stumbled across this post by eqzitara on google [url]https://forums.geforce.com/default/topic/514078/3d-vision/quick-switch-3d-on-off/post/3660142/#3660142[/url] I can't test it at the moment so I'm not sure if when you exit the game if the 3D goes back to disabled or not.
Normal cloned:
@echo off
DisplaySwitch.exe /clone
"C:\Program Files (x86)\NVIDIA Corporation\3D Vision\nvstlink.exe" /disable
exit
3D enabled:
@echo off
DisplaySwitch.exe /external
"C:\Program Files (x86)\NVIDIA Corporation\3D Vision\nvstlink.exe" /enable
exit
I'm pretty sure you want external and not extended when 3D is on, right?
Cheers TsaebehT, that sounds about right to me! So if I add those commands into a .bat file I can switch between the modes using the Windows Key + P? That sounds perfect, sorry for being dense, but where is this .bat file and can I just edit it in notepad? Thanks again :)
Cheers TsaebehT, that sounds about right to me! So if I add those commands into a .bat file I can switch between the modes using the Windows Key + P? That sounds perfect, sorry for being dense, but where is this .bat file and can I just edit it in notepad? Thanks again :)
The Windows Key + P is already set to cycle through the DisplaySwitch modes, that's separate from the bat files, they'll just do one or the other.
To create a bat file, just select the text below in the quote and copy (Ctrl + C), then run notepad (Windows Key + R and then type notepad and hit enter) and paste (Ctrl + V) into it and then save it as 3doff.bat
[s]@echo off
DisplaySwitch.exe /clone
"C:Program Files (x86)NVIDIA Corporation3D Vision
vstlink.exe" /disable
exit[/s]
Do the same as above for this, but save this as 3don.bat
[s]@echo off
DisplaySwitch.exe /external
"C:Program Files (x86)NVIDIA Corporation3D Vision
vstlink.exe" /enable
exit[/s]
Ok, now find where you saved them, save them some place they won't get deleted. Now to enable a Shortcut Key, right-click each bat file and select create short cut, then select the new shortcut and right-click and select properties, click on the Shortcut tab and in the Shortcut Key: box enter the shortcut key combination you want to use and then click OK.
I don't know for some reason the shortcut key section above wasn't working for me, it applied it just wouldn't run when I pressed the keys I had set it for, for now you can just double-click the bat files or shortcuts.
The Windows Key + P is already set to cycle through the DisplaySwitch modes, that's separate from the bat files, they'll just do one or the other.
To create a bat file, just select the text below in the quote and copy (Ctrl + C), then run notepad (Windows Key + R and then type notepad and hit enter) and paste (Ctrl + V) into it and then save it as 3doff.bat
Ok, now find where you saved them, save them some place they won't get deleted. Now to enable a Shortcut Key, right-click each bat file and select create short cut, then select the new shortcut and right-click and select properties, click on the Shortcut tab and in the Shortcut Key: box enter the shortcut key combination you want to use and then click OK.
I don't know for some reason the shortcut key section above wasn't working for me, it applied it just wouldn't run when I pressed the keys I had set it for, for now you can just double-click the bat files or shortcuts.
Thanks!! I can confirm that the 3D Off command works as expected, but 3D on turns the wrong monitor off - I'm guessing because the TV's labelled as '1' in both Nvidia and Windows control panels. I've fiddled around with various settings but can't figure out a way to change this, any ideas?
Thanks!! I can confirm that the 3D Off command works as expected, but 3D on turns the wrong monitor off - I'm guessing because the TV's labelled as '1' in both Nvidia and Windows control panels. I've fiddled around with various settings but can't figure out a way to change this, any ideas?
Did you try internal instead of external?
[s]@echo off
DisplaySwitch.exe /internal
"C:Program Files (x86)NVIDIA Corporation3D Vision
vstlink.exe" /enable
exit[/s]
That might do it.
[quote="crimsonnight"]Hi, my current set up is an HD monitor and HD 3D TV that I have set to duplicate (Windows 8). When I want to play a 3D game I have to go into resolution settings, change to extended display, click apply, then select enable 3D and click apply again, I also then switch my PC monitor off. Obviously it's frustrating having to do this every time I want to play a 3D game (which is regularly).
I'm looking for something such as a taskbar icon or a hotkey that can toggle between:
Both monitor and TV on/active, a duplicated display, 3D disabled
The monitor turned off, extended display, 3D enabled
Do you guys have any suggestions? I've found taskbar programs to quick switch resolutions but that's not really too helpful for my situation
Cheers,[/quote]
I had a very similar issue but found a much simpler solution that doesn't require toggling 3D on and off in a multimonitor setup.
My PC is hooked up to 4 monitors, all of which I am mirroring: A PC Monitor, 2 LCD TVs and a DLP TV which I use for 3D.
I had the typical issue that the nvidia control panel won't turn on 3D Vision on the DLP with the other Mirrored monitors enabled, HOWEVER, if you do this, it will - even with all of the other, non 3d monitors on in mirrored mode.
Try these steps:
1. Connect your PC only to your 3d monitor. Enable 3d vision, or 3D play - whatever you are using - in the nvidia control panel.
2. Set your second monitor to mirror the only connected display IN WINDOWS 7 DISPLAY CONTROL PANEL, NOT THE NVIDIA CONTROL PANEL.
3. If you have additional monitors to mirror, you can add them now, in the nvidia control panel.
Now, you can leave 3d vision/play enabled, without turning monitors on and off every time you want to play in 3d. The key step is 2. It seems to trick the nvidia control panel to keep 3d on.
crimsonnight said:Hi, my current set up is an HD monitor and HD 3D TV that I have set to duplicate (Windows 8). When I want to play a 3D game I have to go into resolution settings, change to extended display, click apply, then select enable 3D and click apply again, I also then switch my PC monitor off. Obviously it's frustrating having to do this every time I want to play a 3D game (which is regularly).
I'm looking for something such as a taskbar icon or a hotkey that can toggle between:
Both monitor and TV on/active, a duplicated display, 3D disabled
The monitor turned off, extended display, 3D enabled
Do you guys have any suggestions? I've found taskbar programs to quick switch resolutions but that's not really too helpful for my situation
Cheers,
I had a very similar issue but found a much simpler solution that doesn't require toggling 3D on and off in a multimonitor setup.
My PC is hooked up to 4 monitors, all of which I am mirroring: A PC Monitor, 2 LCD TVs and a DLP TV which I use for 3D.
I had the typical issue that the nvidia control panel won't turn on 3D Vision on the DLP with the other Mirrored monitors enabled, HOWEVER, if you do this, it will - even with all of the other, non 3d monitors on in mirrored mode.
Try these steps:
1. Connect your PC only to your 3d monitor. Enable 3d vision, or 3D play - whatever you are using - in the nvidia control panel.
2. Set your second monitor to mirror the only connected display IN WINDOWS 7 DISPLAY CONTROL PANEL, NOT THE NVIDIA CONTROL PANEL.
3. If you have additional monitors to mirror, you can add them now, in the nvidia control panel.
Now, you can leave 3d vision/play enabled, without turning monitors on and off every time you want to play in 3d. The key step is 2. It seems to trick the nvidia control panel to keep 3d on.
I just re-read and saw you are running Windows 8. Not positive that this solution will work with that OS, but it's worth a try. I can confirm that it works in Win 7, and does not reset when I restart. I only lose it if I add or remove monitors after the initial setup - which I don't need to do - I just leave all monitors connected.
If you do try it, would love to hear back as to whether is works or not so I know if I should upgrade.
I just re-read and saw you are running Windows 8. Not positive that this solution will work with that OS, but it's worth a try. I can confirm that it works in Win 7, and does not reset when I restart. I only lose it if I add or remove monitors after the initial setup - which I don't need to do - I just leave all monitors connected.
If you do try it, would love to hear back as to whether is works or not so I know if I should upgrade.
I'm looking for something such as a taskbar icon or a hotkey that can toggle between:
Both monitor and TV on/active, a duplicated display, 3D disabled
The monitor turned off, extended display, 3D enabled
Do you guys have any suggestions? I've found taskbar programs to quick switch resolutions but that's not really too helpful for my situation
Cheers,
https://forums.geforce.com/default/topic/533769/3d-vision/toggle3d-a-simple-solution-to-an-irritating-problem/
[MonitorSizeOverride][Global/Base Profile Tweaks][Depth=IPD]
http://www.autoitscript.com/site/autoit/
[MonitorSizeOverride][Global/Base Profile Tweaks][Depth=IPD]
these are the options for a bat file:
Extend Display
DisplaySwitch.exe /extend
2nd monitor
DisplaySwitch.exe /external
Computers Monitor
DisplaySwitch.exe /internal
Duplicate Display
DisplaySwitch.exe /clone
not sure about enabling/disabling 3D yet.
[MonitorSizeOverride][Global/Base Profile Tweaks][Depth=IPD]
For Enabling/Disabling 3D Vision, there are shortcuts that you can drag to your desktop if you go from All Programs > Nvidia > 3D Vision that will enable and disable 3D Vision quickly without having to go into NVCP.
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@echo off
"C:Program Files (x86)NVIDIA Corporation3D Vision
vstlink.exe" /enable
exit
And to turn it off:
@echo off
"C:Program Files (x86)NVIDIA Corporation3D Vision
vstlink.exe" /disable
exit
[MonitorSizeOverride][Global/Base Profile Tweaks][Depth=IPD]
[MonitorSizeOverride][Global/Base Profile Tweaks][Depth=IPD]
@echo off
DisplaySwitch.exe /clone
"C:\Program Files (x86)\NVIDIA Corporation\3D Vision\nvstlink.exe" /disable
exit
3D enabled:
@echo off
DisplaySwitch.exe /external
"C:\Program Files (x86)\NVIDIA Corporation\3D Vision\nvstlink.exe" /enable
exit
I'm pretty sure you want external and not extended when 3D is on, right?
[MonitorSizeOverride][Global/Base Profile Tweaks][Depth=IPD]
To create a bat file, just select the text below in the quote and copy (Ctrl + C), then run notepad (Windows Key + R and then type notepad and hit enter) and paste (Ctrl + V) into it and then save it as 3doff.bat
@echo offDisplaySwitch.exe /clone
"C:Program Files (x86)NVIDIA Corporation3D Vision
vstlink.exe" /disable
exit
Do the same as above for this, but save this as 3don.bat
@echo offDisplaySwitch.exe /external
"C:Program Files (x86)NVIDIA Corporation3D Vision
vstlink.exe" /enable
exit
Ok, now find where you saved them, save them some place they won't get deleted. Now to enable a Shortcut Key, right-click each bat file and select create short cut, then select the new shortcut and right-click and select properties, click on the Shortcut tab and in the Shortcut Key: box enter the shortcut key combination you want to use and then click OK.
I don't know for some reason the shortcut key section above wasn't working for me, it applied it just wouldn't run when I pressed the keys I had set it for, for now you can just double-click the bat files or shortcuts.
[MonitorSizeOverride][Global/Base Profile Tweaks][Depth=IPD]
@echo offDisplaySwitch.exe /internal
"C:Program Files (x86)NVIDIA Corporation3D Vision
vstlink.exe" /enable
exit
That might do it.
[MonitorSizeOverride][Global/Base Profile Tweaks][Depth=IPD]
I had a very similar issue but found a much simpler solution that doesn't require toggling 3D on and off in a multimonitor setup.
My PC is hooked up to 4 monitors, all of which I am mirroring: A PC Monitor, 2 LCD TVs and a DLP TV which I use for 3D.
I had the typical issue that the nvidia control panel won't turn on 3D Vision on the DLP with the other Mirrored monitors enabled, HOWEVER, if you do this, it will - even with all of the other, non 3d monitors on in mirrored mode.
Try these steps:
1. Connect your PC only to your 3d monitor. Enable 3d vision, or 3D play - whatever you are using - in the nvidia control panel.
2. Set your second monitor to mirror the only connected display IN WINDOWS 7 DISPLAY CONTROL PANEL, NOT THE NVIDIA CONTROL PANEL.
3. If you have additional monitors to mirror, you can add them now, in the nvidia control panel.
Now, you can leave 3d vision/play enabled, without turning monitors on and off every time you want to play in 3d. The key step is 2. It seems to trick the nvidia control panel to keep 3d on.
If you do try it, would love to hear back as to whether is works or not so I know if I should upgrade.