Multiplicity 2 Beta 2 Now Available

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Beta 2 for Multiplicity 2 is now available for download!  Multiplicity gives you the ability to control and quickly switch between multiple computers with one keyboard and mouse, reducing complexity and freeing up desk space for more efficient use. 

This update includes:

  • Test connection option in computer configuration window
  • Grid alignment settings accessible via right-clicking a computer in the grid view
  • Option for Windows 8 machines to show a fake cursor if no mouse is connected to the system
  • UI option to control syncing num lock state between machines
  • The Ctrl-F12 hotkey for audio syncing is now configurable and defaults to off
  • Fix fir high cpu usage after intensive clipboard usage
  • Fix for file copies aborting if clipboard state was changed during copy
  • Fix for issue with connections after secondaries were sleeping
  • Fix for file copies from secondary to primary not handling folders correctly
  • Fix Ctrl-Alt-Backspace not working on Windows XP
  • Fix for VMware keeping keyboard focus when switching machines
  • UI tweaks

The Multiplicity 2 BETA is available as a free download for controlling one additional computer fromhttps://www.stardock.com/products/multiplicity/beta/.

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Reply #1 from WinCustomize Forums Top

PERFECTO!!

\o/ \o/ \o/ \o/ \o/ \o/ \o/ \o/ \o/ \o/

The new grid alignment settings solved my biggest 'gripe' with MP2!

Focking brilliant! Give Neil a k6 -medal!!

Awesome. A brilliant application just got a whole lot better!

Reply #2 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Awesome little app!

SoundPackager - Customize the Windows sound scheme
Reply #3 from WinCustomize Forums Top

I'd give this a shot if I didn't have to pay so much to upgrade from MP Pro. MP Pro gave me trouble, so I hesitate to spend more money on this.

 

I don't need the Acoustic Bridge, and the rest I can get free with Mouse Without Borders.

Reply #4 from WinCustomize Forums Top

RedneckDude : The free beta lets you control a single secondary if you want to try it. No clipboard though.

Reply #5 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Quoting Neil, reply 4
RedneckDude : The free beta lets you control a single secondary if you want to try it. No clipboard though.
End of Neil's quote
I realize this, but why try a beta I'm not gonna buy?

 

What I'm using is fine. I hope this does well.

Reply #6 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Neil Banfieldreply 4RedneckDude : The free beta lets you control a single secondary if you want to try it. No clipboard though.I realize this, but why try a beta I'm not gonna buy?   What I'm using is fine. I hope this does well.
End of quote

Maybe you should give it a try and see if you enjoy using it, it's not the same Multiplicity 1.x, it's a brand new app ;)

Reply #7 from WinCustomize Forums Top

It works great. However it eats cpu cylces like there's no tomorrow. 20% on my Phenom x6 1100T

Reply #8 from WinCustomize Forums Top

We're working on that. If you can email support so we can see you system, that might help.

Reply #9 from WinCustomize Forums Top

email support sent

Reply #10 from WinCustomize Forums Top

It should not be using lots of cpu and in testing here it isn't.  Are you sure you installed the update correctly?

Reply #11 from WinCustomize Forums Top

It should not be using lots of cpu and in testing here it isn't.  Are you sure you installed the update correctly?
End of quote

 

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Reply #12 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Quoting Neil, reply 4
RedneckDude : The free beta lets you control a single secondary if you want to try it. No clipboard though.
End of Neil's quote
Ok, maybe I'll try it, but it's gonna need to be grand to warrant the upgrade price.

Reply #13 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Strange, i have changed nothing but rebooted a few times and suddenly after the last reboot the CPU usage went away. Works normally for the rest, discovery fine, control fine.

go figure.  o_O

Reply #14 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Quoting petrossa, reply 11
It should not be using lots of cpu and in testing here it isn't.  Are you sure you installed the update correctly?

 

Reduced 77%Original 709 x 568
End of petrossa's quote

Build 20 is not the updated beta.  It should say 24 or 25 I think.

Reply #15 from WinCustomize Forums Top

oops. Spoke too soon. There it goes again. After a couple of hours.

Reply #16 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Quoting petrossa, reply 15
oops. Spoke too soon. There it goes again. After a couple of hours.
End of petrossa's quote
 What is your handle count like?

Reply #17 from WinCustomize Forums Top

petrossareply 11It should not be using lots of cpu and in testing here it isn't.  Are you sure you installed the update correctly? Reduced 77%Original 709 x 568 Build 20 is not the updated beta.  It should say 24 or 25 I think.
End of quote

oops. my bad. installed the latest now.  :blush:

Reply #18 from WinCustomize Forums Top

BUG:  Using the Client/Configure/Gear icon to check the connection on any machine comes back with a "Key must be the same error".  Everything works fine, however, so this must be something odd in this particular section of verification code.

BUG:  Stardock Central keeps asking me to install the update (after every reboot) on all three machines even though the About screen reports that I'm running v24 on all three machines.  It's probably on the Stardock Central side of things, but I thought I'd report it here since it is only happening with Multiplicity 2 beta updates.

GREAT new version btw!  Top drawer.

v24

Reply #19 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Quoting Excalpius, reply 18
BUG:  Using the Client/Configure/Gear icon to check the connection on any machine comes back with a "Key must be the same error".  Everything works fine, however, so this must be something odd in this particular section of verification code.

BUG:  Stardock Central keeps asking me to install the update (after every reboot) on all three machines even though the About screen reports that I'm running v24 on all three machines.  It's probably on the Stardock Central side of things, but I thought I'd report it here since it is only happening with Multiplicity 2 beta updates.

GREAT new version btw!  Top drawer.

v24
End of Excalpius's quote
both are known issues and will likely be fixed next beta release