Introduction
This page explains how to set up your displays in LabMaestro and outlines key parameters to consider.
Before you begin, you should:
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Have LabMaestro installed and running
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Have a display connected to your computer
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Be familiar with the Environment and Devices Overview
Adding a Display to a Project
LabMaestro will automatically detect all displays connected to your computer. To add a display to your project, right-click the desired display and select Add to Project.
Display Properties
Adding a display to your project opens a window that lets you access your device’s properties. Display properties include:
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Setting |
Description |
Options |
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Read-Only |
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Name |
The name of your display. |
None |
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Device Type |
The type of your display. |
Monitor, Projector |
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Manufacturer |
The manufacturer of your display. |
None |
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Model |
The display model, if available. |
None |
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Serial Number |
The serial number of your display. |
None |
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Hardware Revision |
The hardware revision number of your display, if applicable. |
None |
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Firmware Revision |
The firmware revision number of your display, if applicable. |
None |
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Resolution |
The resolution of your display. |
Editable from your operating system’s control panel/display settings. |
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Scaling |
The scaling ratio of the image shown on your display. |
Editable from your operating system’s control panel/display settings. |
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Physical Size |
The physical dimensions of your display. By default, reported in centimetres. |
None |
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Refresh Rate |
The image refresh rate of your display. This value, reported in Hz, corresponds to the number of images rendered per second. |
Editable from your operating system’s control panel/display settings. |
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Pixels per Inch |
The number of pixels across one inch of physical size on your display.
This value is computed automatically from the measured display size and resolution. |
None |
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Read & Write |
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Viewing Distance (cm) |
The distance between your display and the participant’s eyes. You must set this manually to match your lab setup.
This value is used to automatically determine the appropriate stimulus size when specified in Degrees of Visual Angle. |
Positive floating point value. |
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Pixels Per Inch (cm) |
Manually measure the pixels per Inch of your display. If defined, this value will override the one in the read-only Pixel Per Inch property. |
None |
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