Single monitor, but different inputs?

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Hi.  I'm curious... If I use the KVM version (not pro), and I set up a primary and secondary (in KVM mode), would I also be able to add a third PC in KM mode, but have it connected to the same single monitor, BUT A DIFFERENT INPUT on that monitor?  Would that count as a 'second monitor'?

I have two PCs I regularily switch back/forth on (which would require KVM mode), but a third that I would only need access from on rare occasions... so, I'm wondering if I could go to KM mode when using that, but still use only 1 monitor, but have that 3rd PC connected to it via a different input (...so, it's not a KVM thing, in that the software is switching to the remote screens... but instead, ME manually switching to a different input on the same monitor).

I currently have a similar setup to that, where the two secondary PCs (along with being linked via KVM mode) are also linked (via a physical KVM switcher) to the same single monitor, using a different input (D-Sub, whereas Multiplicity is using the HDMI input), for when I want to use the secondary PCs without the primary PC being on (or without Multiplicity active).  So, I'm wondering if I could do a similar thing to allow access to that 3rd PC, even with the KVM version (not pro) of Multiplicity.

I can't test it here, as the demo is the Pro version.

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Reply #1 from Stardock Forums Top

Hello,

I have forwarded your problem to Stardock Support team for their assistance. Please keep an eye on this thread for any updates. We appreciate your feedback and patience.

 

Basj

Stardock Community Assistant.

Reply #2 from Stardock Forums Top

Your description is a bit hard to follow but as a rule, MP does not care about any number of monitors, or how they are connected, it cares about how many Secondaries their are.

That said, the only difference from KVM and KVM pro is how many Secondaries the Primary can connect to, concurrently, via KVM.  Both allow for 8 Secondaries via Seamless (KM).

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Stardock Customer Service Manager

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Reply #3 from Stardock Forums Top

Okay, here's another explanation:

3 computers (Win7). Single monitor, keyboard, speakers and mouse.

Using Multiplicity KVM (not pro).

I have my primary and secondary1 connected via KVM mode.  (Seondary2 cannot be connected via KVM mode due to limit of version) This allows me to freely jump between the two, which I frequently do...

Now, what I'm trying to sort out, is if I can then connect the third PC (secondary2) to the primary... but have it's video out going to the alternate video input of the monitor (so, I'd have to manually switch using the monitor's input button) to jump between the direct video of Secondary2 and the Multiplicy KVM video (Primary and Secondary1).

I would then stay in KVM mode (which means I can't access Secondary2)... but, when I DO need to access Secondary2, could I do so by switching to KM mode, then pressing the monitor's video input select button...  basically, going from 'Primary/Secondary1 KVM mode' to 'Primary/Secondary2 KM mode' using that setup?

I don't use the 3rd PC often (and when I do, it's usually in isolation of the others)... So, I'm just seeing if I can address all three PCs using the KVM (non-pro) version of Multiplicity, by switching to KM mode to access it (and using the SAME single monitor, but different video input).

 

...and, while I got you here, could you tell me the current upgrade price from Multiplicity KVM to KVM Pro?  I have all the prices except that, I think.

Reply #4 from Stardock Forums Top

Quoting ladlon, reply 3

Okay, here's another explanation:

3 computers (Win7). Single monitor, keyboard, speakers and mouse.

Using Multiplicity KVM (not pro).

I have my primary and secondary1 connected via KVM mode.  (Seondary2 cannot be connected via KVM mode due to limit of version) This allows me to freely jump between the two, which I frequently do...

Now, what I'm trying to sort out, is if I can then connect the third PC (secondary2) to the primary... but have it's video out going to the alternate video input of the monitor (so, I'd have to manually switch using the monitor's input button) to jump between the direct video of Secondary2 and the Multiplicy KVM video (Primary and Secondary1).

I would then stay in KVM mode (which means I can't access Secondary2)... but, when I DO need to access Secondary2, could I do so by switching to KM mode, then pressing the monitor's video input select button...  basically, going from 'Primary/Secondary1 KVM mode' to 'Primary/Secondary2 KM mode' using that setup?

I don't use the 3rd PC often (and when I do, it's usually in isolation of the others)... So, I'm just seeing if I can address all three PCs using the KVM (non-pro) version of Multiplicity, by switching to KM mode to access it (and using the SAME single monitor, but different video input).
End of ladlon's quote

Landon, I can only tell you how MP is meant to function within its feature set.  Theory-crafting, where there is (seemingly) manual switching involved, or outside the scope of how MP is known to function, is not something I can comment intelligently on.  

My suggestion, if you have not already tried things, is to do so - try.

Quoting ladlon, reply 3

...and, while I got you here, could you tell me the current upgrade price from Multiplicity KVM to KVM Pro?  
End of ladlon's quote

You can see that here:

https://www.stardock.com/products/multiplicity/

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Sean Drohan
Stardock Customer Service Manager

 

Reply #5 from Stardock Forums Top

Hi.  The demo version is KVM Pro, so I wasn't sure it would be able to replicate what KVM would do.  I'll have to see if I can disable any KVM functionality on Secondary2 to test it.

As for the pricing, I had mentioned before that those links do not reveal a price.  It seems you need an existing purchase in order to see the upgrade pricing... so, it's of no use to someone thinking of buying, and wanting to get into about future options.

You had previously provided me with a screengrab showing the upgrade prices I listed in my other post, but they do not include KVM to KVM Pro, which is what I am asking about.  Plus, I'm not sure if those are the current prices, so I was asking for someone to simply verify the ones I listed, and tell me the one I yet do not know (KVM to KVM Pro).

Reply #6 from Stardock Forums Top

Quoting ladlon, reply 5

You had previously provided me with a screengrab showing the upgrade prices I listed in my post above, but they do not include KVM to KVM Pro, which is what I am asking about. 
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Reply #7 from Stardock Forums Top

That's what I was after.  Thanks!  Is that the regular update price, or a discounted price during this current sale?

Reply #8 from Stardock Forums Top

Quoting ladlon, reply 7

That's what I was after.  Thanks!  Is that the regular update price, or a discounted price during this current sale?
End of ladlon's quote

The  upgrade price is not covered under the sale.

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Sean Drohan
Stardock Customer Service Manager

Reply #9 from Stardock Forums Top

Yep, so that's the regular upgrade price then, right?

Great.  I think I have everything I need now.  Thanks.

Reply #10 from Stardock Forums Top

Quoting ladlon, reply 9

Great.  I think I have everything I need now.  Thanks.
End of ladlon's quote

You are most welcome.

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Sean Drohan
Stardock Customer Service Manager