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Add multi-monitor support in the following manor...

I would love to see the following implimentation for the theBrain, for us multi-monitor folks;

The ability to navigate the Plex on one monitor(ie, left portrait monitor), while working on the subsequent notes for thoughts on a second monitor.

This method has proven very effective with implementations such as CAD or technical drawing software, by setting-up a menu on the left side of a multi-monitor grouping(commonly in portrait mode), while performing work in the central or right side monitor(typically in landscape mode).

That said, I think this could prove to be a very helpful feature with theBrain, in-that the plex could be used on the left-hand monitor, for navigation etc, and where the subsequent notes could be displayed and worked-on, on the main monitor.

  • hope this helps, and most of all, I really hope to see this feature added to theBrain, as I think this would be a very powerful addition to the user experience aspect of the software!
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completed  ·  AdminHarlan Hugh (Admin, TheBrain Technologies) responded  · 

The ability to open the content area with notes and attachments into a separate window that remains connected to the active thought in the main window has been implemented in 15.0.639, available now on the Alpha update channel. Thanks everyone for your feedback.

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  • Jean-Marc Luypaert commented  ·   ·  Report

    Hi, I recently came upon your topic only to realise that it's 100% overlapping my earlier topic from dec 2025 on the usage of multiple screens in general for TheBrain. Your topic only focusses on the notes area but this multiple screen compatibility issue should be solved making it applicable for all window based parts of TheBrain.

    Since having two topics on the same issue divides votes and lowers the ranking, I reached out for support from TheBrain to merge the two topics, only to hear that this is not possible.

    So my question to you would be if this topic could be closed off by it's creator (Joel Bauert) in which case the votes could be redirected towards

    https://thebrain.uservoice.com/forums/4597-thebrain-feature-suggestions/suggestions/50785727-make-thebrain-dual-screen-compatible

    That way it would end up higher on the priority to do list of the developers since both voting totals could be added (through recovering votes by ending a topic and revoting for the original topic).

    Regards,

    Jean-Marc

  • Jean-Marc Luypaert commented  ·   ·  Report

    Would it be possible to merge the following topic with this one, since there is (to my opinion) a 100% overlap with the current topic, which actually goes even beyond the topic to merge. That way the votes would not be dispersed.
    Link to be merged here:
    https://thebrain.uservoice.com/forums/4597-thebrain-feature-suggestions/suggestions/51200380-open-notes-in-separate-window-from-plex#comments
    Regards, Jean-Marc

  • Robert Yee commented  ·   ·  Report

    I run TheBrain on my laptop which is my PC device where desk real estate is limited on a 4K screen. I typically run a number of apps when using TheBrain doing stock charting and a number of other function. I am trying to integrate TheBrain on my desktop and am challenged given the large size of the toolbar/icons and interface in general. It would be really cool if the Notes editor could pop out as a minimalist text window similiar to mIRC..for those of who used IRC back in the day. I would love to be able to use have a simple text editor with a title bar with the text saying TheBrain15: Note Title. I have submitted a sample image of popout window to give you a general idea but you may consider taking this popout to the next level using tabs so you could have access to multiple notes via a tab. I have attached an example of a Notes Editor only window and while it functionally works, the title bar, tabs and task bar take up 1/4 the size of the window. I am on a 4K screen and am trying to use the Brain as a trading log but the sheer size reduced the number of market data items i can see during the trading day.

    What i would suggest is to use the icon on the title bar as a launch bar for the menu which could launch an icon ribbon or menu bar. If it were up to me i would doc the ribbon on top of the title bar as well as the menu bar and / or search.

    Keyboard short short cuts would the above extras. I don't konw if there is an option to insert a time and date with respect to the comments would also be welcome.

    Please feel free to reach out to me to discuss. This would improve the usability of TheBrain for those who are screen real estate constrained.

  • Joel Bauert commented  ·   ·  Report

    I would like the option of opening the notes section in a separate window on my second screen instead of having it attached to the side of the plex in the same window.

    This is somewhat possible now with opening a second window of the brain and maximizing the notes on there, but when I navigate to a different thought, I then have to navigate on both windows separately, which is a pain. I have not found any way or information about splitting the two otherwise.

  • Mac commented  ·   ·  Report

    Since I upgraded my setup to 4+ monitors, I've been missing this feature a lot... the ability to have Plex on one screen and notes as a full window on another screen... will result in a more productive workflow.

  • Jean-Marc Luypaert commented  ·   ·  Report

    Hi, I looked into the roadmap for version 15 and didn't see anything about dual screen support for TheBrain. Let me clarify, of course you can have two screens installed and have TheBrain running. But you can't choose to have the plex on one screen and the notes on another. This way you would be able to expand the visual interaction with both areas to the max.
    I know there is a lot of people out there that are working on multiple screens, wouldn't it be a great idea to have TheBrain expand across your entire screen(s) field? No more need to choose between plex or notes or have half of both, just add a screen!

    Let me know what the "multiple screeners" amongst you think about it.

    Regards,
    Jean-Marc

  • Magnus Scott commented  ·   ·  Report

    I would like to have the option to split the notes and attachments sections into two separate windows. Often, when taking notes, you have to juggle between the web browser (to open attachments externally) and the Brain. With this setup, you could stay entirely within Brain and continue taking notes without switching context.
    I could even imagine having the attachments section overlay or replace the Plex side panel, allowing full-length display of the attachment while taking notes—all within the same application.

    I believe this would improve the workflow.