windows 8.1 tablet

[nunspa]

so, has anyone attempted to run realm works on a full windows 8.1 tablet?

[rogue_jm]

Yes, I am currently running Realm Works on both my desktop and my Surface Pro. No issues with it running other than really needing to utilize the stylus for easier manipulation. Because of the Surface runs the on-screen keyboard taking up half the screen I usually use Realm Works in portrait rather than landscape orientation so as not to be covering up the Realm Works display. I haven't used it for full data entry, but have been laying out Topics and Articles. Multi-display and keyboard/mouse make full data entry easier on the desktop.

[nunspa]

Originally Posted by rogue_jm

Yes, I am currently running Realm Works on both my desktop and my Surface Pro. No issues with it running other than really needing to utilize the stylus for easier manipulation. Because of the Surface runs the on-screen keyboard taking up half the screen I usually use Realm Works in portrait rather than landscape orientation so as not to be covering up the Realm Works display. I haven't used it for full data entry, but have been laying out Topics and Articles. Multi-display and keyboard/mouse make full data entry easier on the desktop.

I was hoping to get some input on data entry (as my tablet is my go to "idea machine") I have a Samsung windows tablet with keyboard screen cover and all..

I also plan on using the cloud service so I can work on things on my PC and my Laptop :P

[mirtos]

What sort of memory does the surface pro have? i wouldnt use it for entry, but it would be nice to have it for syncing when at the table....

[nunspa]

Originally Posted by mirtos

What sort of memory does the surface pro have? i wouldnt use it for entry, but it would be nice to have it for syncing when at the table....

2 gigs of ram (same as my Samsung) and a SSHD

one trick I have used in the past (for games) is to create a account just for a specific software.... use MSCONFIG to limit which programs and services start up (for example if your not webpage surfing you can turn off your anti-virus.. a common memory hog, as well as background authentication for programs such as autocad) then you can set the core(s) priority for that specific program.

I know it worked well when I was playing Diablo on my laptop, should work with Realm Works.

[nunspa]

Originally Posted by rogue_jm

Yes, I am currently running Realm Works on both my desktop and my Surface Pro. No issues with it running other than really needing to utilize the stylus for easier manipulation. Because of the Surface runs the on-screen keyboard taking up half the screen I usually use Realm Works in portrait rather than landscape orientation so as not to be covering up the Realm Works display. I haven't used it for full data entry, but have been laying out Topics and Articles. Multi-display and keyboard/mouse make full data entry easier on the desktop.

I'm more worried about data entry, my tablet is my "go to" idea machine (because it starts up in a snap)

I have a Samsing tablet (comparable processer to the i5 in the pro) with keyboard cover so I'm not worried about screen space..

I plan on using my PC/Laptop for hard core development of my campaign but I want the option of using my tablet (for example, on an airplane or at start bucks) to so some campaign development when the mood strikes me

[mirtos]

Originally Posted by nunspa

2 gigs of ram (same as my Samsung) and a SSHD

one trick I have used in the past (for games) is to create a account just for a specific software.... use MSCONFIG to limit which programs and services start up (for example if your not webpage surfing you can turn off your anti-virus.. a common memory hog, as well as background authentication for programs such as autocad) then you can set the core(s) priority for that specific program.

I know it worked well when I was playing Diablo on my laptop, should work with Realm Works.

interesting... when i was running on an older macbook and only giving windows 2GB of ram, it was pretty slow. but maybe that was the graphics card...

[nunspa]

Originally Posted by mirtos

interesting... when i was running on an older macbook and only giving windows 2GB of ram, it was pretty slow. but maybe that was the graphics card...

I'm not sure this trick will work on a MAC.. Its purely PC..

also I have no idea how Realm Works will react to it, I don't own the program yet.. I was on the fence but the last few days convinced me to make the leap.

plan to pick it up Friday when I get paid

[Hubrice]

I had been using my Surface Pro 2 and a second monitor just fine for many sessions. I switched to my desktop because I wanted to use larger monitors. Eventually I just decided to use 2 monitors and a 40" TV as my combat map/player view.

But for data entry the Surface works just fine, though I have to use a mouse and physical keyboard to be effective. But if you are used to using on-screen keyboards, then it will work in portrait mode just fine.

[nunspa]

Originally Posted by Hubrice

I had been using my Surface Pro 2 and a second monitor just fine for many sessions. I switched to my desktop because I wanted to use larger monitors. Eventually I just decided to use 2 monitors and a 40" TV as my combat map/player view.

But for data entry the Surface works just fine, though I have to use a mouse and physical keyboard to be effective. But if you are used to using on-screen keyboards, then it will work in portrait mode just fine.

Just the news I was hoping for!

Ty!!!

you just sold me a copy... you may want to talk to Lone Wolf for a cut