From 4bc46598114da36468d48aff363dd29e671c4900 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Wesley Stout Date: Wed, 13 Apr 2011 17:13:53 -0500 Subject: [PATCH 1/6] added info about usb projector connections to dualdisplay.rst and also added a link to the dual display in the troubleshooting.rst --- documentation/manual/source/dualmonitors.rst | 11 +++++++++++ documentation/manual/source/troubleshooting.rst | 16 ++++++++++++++++ 2 files changed, 27 insertions(+) diff --git a/documentation/manual/source/dualmonitors.rst b/documentation/manual/source/dualmonitors.rst index 3e1a8d210..00a5a9dbe 100644 --- a/documentation/manual/source/dualmonitors.rst +++ b/documentation/manual/source/dualmonitors.rst @@ -1,3 +1,5 @@ +.. _dualmonitors: + ================== Dual Monitor Setup ================== @@ -32,6 +34,15 @@ projector hooked up to your computer as the second monitor. With the option of extending your desktop across the second monitor, or your operating system's equivalent. +**Special Note For Projectors Using USB Connections** + +We have experienced difficulties with users using a projector with a USB +connection. It seems that third party software many times is required to +properly setup dual monitors. When possible, it is best to use a direct output +(VGA, DVI, HDMI, S-Video) from your machine's video card. If a USB connection +is your only option please carefully read the manual from the manufacture on +proper setup. + Microsoft Windows ----------------- diff --git a/documentation/manual/source/troubleshooting.rst b/documentation/manual/source/troubleshooting.rst index 1d200ed8e..5452d99cb 100644 --- a/documentation/manual/source/troubleshooting.rst +++ b/documentation/manual/source/troubleshooting.rst @@ -175,3 +175,19 @@ only download the section you search for. If you do not have an internet connection where you intend to use OpenLP you will need another scripture source. For more information about acquiring Bibles please see :ref:`bibleimporter`. +I am using high amounts of RAM when showing PowerPoint or Impress slides +------------------------------------------------------------------------ + +The reason OpenLP usa greater amounts of RAM is because it does not load the +presentation by itself. OpenLP uses PowerPoint or Impress to load the +presentation. Then OpenLP displays images of each slide. This results in the +higher than expected RAM usage. + +OpenLP is not displaying correctly, or on the correct screen +------------------------------------------------------------ + +Please read the documentation on :ref:`dualmonitors`. It is very important to +have dual monitors setup properly for OpenLP to function as expected. + + + From cfa815e1dc68ea0ca76cf99bf1877a4c811f369c Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Wesley Stout Date: Wed, 13 Apr 2011 17:22:09 -0500 Subject: [PATCH 2/6] added notes about powerpoint ram usage and directed people to the dual monitor section in dualmonitor.rst and addressed dual monitors/projectors using usb connections in dualmonitors.rst --- documentation/manual/source/troubleshooting.rst | 2 +- 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/documentation/manual/source/troubleshooting.rst b/documentation/manual/source/troubleshooting.rst index 5452d99cb..f55c19e59 100644 --- a/documentation/manual/source/troubleshooting.rst +++ b/documentation/manual/source/troubleshooting.rst @@ -178,7 +178,7 @@ source. For more information about acquiring Bibles please see :ref:`bibleimport I am using high amounts of RAM when showing PowerPoint or Impress slides ------------------------------------------------------------------------ -The reason OpenLP usa greater amounts of RAM is because it does not load the +The reason OpenLP uses greater amounts of RAM is because it does not load the presentation by itself. OpenLP uses PowerPoint or Impress to load the presentation. Then OpenLP displays images of each slide. This results in the higher than expected RAM usage. From cb7e8aadb24d10cf14c8356bbe60325b4e3a3a80 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Wesley Stout Date: Thu, 14 Apr 2011 21:33:22 -0500 Subject: [PATCH 3/6] grammar correction to dualmonitors.rst --- documentation/manual/source/dualmonitors.rst | 2 +- 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/documentation/manual/source/dualmonitors.rst b/documentation/manual/source/dualmonitors.rst index 00a5a9dbe..29884289c 100644 --- a/documentation/manual/source/dualmonitors.rst +++ b/documentation/manual/source/dualmonitors.rst @@ -38,7 +38,7 @@ equivalent. We have experienced difficulties with users using a projector with a USB connection. It seems that third party software many times is required to -properly setup dual monitors. When possible, it is best to use a direct output +properly setup dual monitors. If possible, it is best to use a direct output (VGA, DVI, HDMI, S-Video) from your machine's video card. If a USB connection is your only option please carefully read the manual from the manufacture on proper setup. From 9a7aef29c396e13d52a5c2819094aaf3d85c0aa3 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Wesley Stout Date: Fri, 22 Apr 2011 16:00:51 -0500 Subject: [PATCH 4/6] more corrections --- documentation/manual/source/dualmonitors.rst | 10 +++++----- documentation/manual/source/troubleshooting.rst | 16 ++++++++++------ 2 files changed, 15 insertions(+), 11 deletions(-) diff --git a/documentation/manual/source/dualmonitors.rst b/documentation/manual/source/dualmonitors.rst index 0566395e8..bf5db7208 100644 --- a/documentation/manual/source/dualmonitors.rst +++ b/documentation/manual/source/dualmonitors.rst @@ -37,11 +37,11 @@ equivalent. **Special Note For Projectors Using USB Connections** Users have reported experiencing difficulties when using a projector with a USB -connection. It seems that third party software many times is required to -properly setup dual monitors. If possible, it is best to use a direct output -(VGA, DVI, HDMI, S-Video) from your machine's video card. f a USB connection is -your only option please consult the manufacturer's manual for instructions on a -proper setup. +connection. It seems that third party software often is required to properly +setup dual monitors. If possible, it is best to use a direct output(VGA, DVI, +HDMI, S-Video) from your machine's video card. If a USB connection is your only +option please consult the manufacturer's manual for instructions on proper +setup. Microsoft Windows ----------------- diff --git a/documentation/manual/source/troubleshooting.rst b/documentation/manual/source/troubleshooting.rst index 1bd374e18..6f5f21a74 100644 --- a/documentation/manual/source/troubleshooting.rst +++ b/documentation/manual/source/troubleshooting.rst @@ -175,13 +175,17 @@ only download the section you search for. If you do not have an internet connection where you intend to use OpenLP you will need another scripture source. For more information about acquiring Bibles please see :ref:`bibleimporter`. -I am using high amounts of RAM when showing PowerPoint or Impress slides ------------------------------------------------------------------------- +OpenLP is using a large amount of RAM when showing a presentation +----------------------------------------------------------------- -The reason OpenLP uses greater amounts of RAM is because it does not load the -presentation by itself. OpenLP uses PowerPoint or Impress to load the -presentation. Then OpenLP displays images of each slide. This results in the -higher than expected RAM usage. +OpenLP uses a large amount of RAM when showing a presentation due to the way it +handles presentations. OpenLP itself is unable to show those presentations or +load the presentation files, so it interacts with the presentation through +either Microsoft PowerPoint or LibreOffice Impress. In order to show the slides +in the slide controller, OpenLP requests that the presentation application +export the slides to images, and then uses those images as slides. This results +in a large amount of RAM being used, especially in presentations with more than +about 20 slides. OpenLP is not displaying correctly, or is not on the correct screen ------------------------------------------------------------------- From d534440d2a941e84bd56b8a74f0637c70fee2723 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Wesley Stout Date: Sat, 23 Apr 2011 22:03:12 -0500 Subject: [PATCH 5/6] corrections --- documentation/manual/source/dualmonitors.rst | 9 ++++----- 1 file changed, 4 insertions(+), 5 deletions(-) diff --git a/documentation/manual/source/dualmonitors.rst b/documentation/manual/source/dualmonitors.rst index bf5db7208..0299f2467 100644 --- a/documentation/manual/source/dualmonitors.rst +++ b/documentation/manual/source/dualmonitors.rst @@ -37,11 +37,10 @@ equivalent. **Special Note For Projectors Using USB Connections** Users have reported experiencing difficulties when using a projector with a USB -connection. It seems that third party software often is required to properly -setup dual monitors. If possible, it is best to use a direct output(VGA, DVI, -HDMI, S-Video) from your machine's video card. If a USB connection is your only -option please consult the manufacturer's manual for instructions on proper -setup. +connection, as third party software is often required to properly configure +dual monitors. If possible, it is best to use a direct output (VGA, DVI, HDMI, +S-Video) from your machine's video card. f a USB connection is your only option +please consult the manufacturer's manual for instructions on a proper setup. Microsoft Windows ----------------- From 100d60eea4e79501dfc4020afdb3af23da9a3e6b Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Wesley Stout Date: Sun, 24 Apr 2011 15:15:00 -0500 Subject: [PATCH 6/6] corrections --- documentation/manual/source/dualmonitors.rst | 2 +- 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/documentation/manual/source/dualmonitors.rst b/documentation/manual/source/dualmonitors.rst index 0299f2467..7e39edb45 100644 --- a/documentation/manual/source/dualmonitors.rst +++ b/documentation/manual/source/dualmonitors.rst @@ -39,7 +39,7 @@ equivalent. Users have reported experiencing difficulties when using a projector with a USB connection, as third party software is often required to properly configure dual monitors. If possible, it is best to use a direct output (VGA, DVI, HDMI, -S-Video) from your machine's video card. f a USB connection is your only option +S-Video) from your machine's video card. If a USB connection is your only option please consult the manufacturer's manual for instructions on a proper setup. Microsoft Windows