Using Tablet as secondary monitor?

[Jamie_Edwards]

Hi guys,

I know that this has probably been asked, but, is it possible to use my tablet pc as another monitor?

The reason I'm asking is because I use Blender 3D a lot and although I already have a two monitor setup it would be nice to have a third monitor that's touch screen so that I can put all the "controls" onto it and use it when needed.

So. If there is a possible way to use my tablet as a third monitor then how can I achieve this? Also could you please explain it in a close to none complicated explanation?

Thanks.

Also if it helps, my box is currently running Ubuntu 12.04 Desktop Edition.

Jamie E.

[Ralph Hinkley]

To my knowledge there is no direct way to use your tablet as a monitor, let alone to still maintain the touchscreen functionality, but I had a crazy idea you might consider.

See if you can remote desktop into your computer from your tablet. The Ubuntu desktop is already divided into 4 distinct desktops, so if you were able to use a different desktop on you tablet than on your main monitor, you might be able to exactly what you described.

I'm afraid I have never tried it myself, so I don't have any specific steps to follow. Sorry about that. Good luck though.