This guide explains how to enable PADS4 to utilize multiple displays connected to your ChromeOS device. By default, PADS4 only runs on a single screen.
Prerequisites:
- A ChromeOS device with multiple displays connected.
- A user account with permission to manage installed apps and extensions on Google Admin Console.
Steps:
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Login to the Google Admin Console at https://admin.google.com using a user account with the necessary permissions.
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From the Admin Console dashboard, go to Devices > Chrome > Apps & Extensions.
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On the menu bar, select Kiosk.
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Select the organizational unit for which you want to enable multi-display support for PADS4.
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Locate the PADS4 HTML5 Viewer App. On its settings page, find the option labeled Enable Unified Desktop and switch it on.
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After enabling the setting, save your changes.
Outcome:
Once you've completed these steps, PADS4 will leverage all connected displays on your ChromeOS device.