The problem I'm running into is that the fixed H/W ratio of the Orbiter MFDs keep me from displaying multiple MFDs on a single monitor without a lot of wasted screen space. Considering how many MFDs we routinely use, I think as we create more remote MFDs, that we should deliberately design them to use the screens more efficiently.
For example, a widescreen display could show two large 'portrait' format MFDs side-by-side or four smaller-but-wider MFDs (one in each corner) with room for an edge bezel down the center. Laptop or 4:3 screens could be turned to get more screens in a panel. Perhaps related MFDs could be combined into a single logical display, but I think it would be beneficial if the portrait format became a goal of remote displays for flight decks.
Any thoughts?
For example, a widescreen display could show two large 'portrait' format MFDs side-by-side or four smaller-but-wider MFDs (one in each corner) with room for an edge bezel down the center. Laptop or 4:3 screens could be turned to get more screens in a panel. Perhaps related MFDs could be combined into a single logical display, but I think it would be beneficial if the portrait format became a goal of remote displays for flight decks.
Any thoughts?