Trying to Set-Up Tri-Box

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01-14-2008, 10:20 PM
roknroll

Trying to Set-Up Tri-Box

Hey, just following the sticky guide above on how to multi-box on one computer. I've followed all the instructions, but I can not get the .bat file to launch my three WoWs. I installed Maximizer in each of the directories (WoW1, WoW2, and WoW3).

My .bat file looks like this:

Quote:

REM batch file to launch 3 evenly spaced wows
REM Left monitor
C:\Program Files\WoW1\maximizer.exe --margin 480,30,0,0
REM top of right mon
C:\Program Files\WoW2\maximizer.exe --margin 0,570,0,840
REM bottom of right mon
C:\Program Files\WoW3\maximizer.exe --margin 0,570,840,0

If I copy and paste one of the file paths into the command prompt, it opens the window fine. But when I try to run the .bat file i get a quick flash of the MS DOS prompt window and then nothing. Any help would be great!
01-14-2008, 10:39 PM
MBlooksfun

I'm quad-boxing atm, just with trial accounts, and I found using KeyClone (cough up the 10 bucks, it's AWESOME) helps tremendously..
01-14-2008, 10:41 PM
roknroll

I did get keyclone and payed the $10. I'm online with 3 accounts right now, but I just can't get wowmaximizer to work with all 3 accounts. Right now it's just in bulky windowed mode.
01-14-2008, 10:46 PM
MBlooksfun

http://www.dual-boxing.com/forums2/viewtopic.php?t=2322

the tutorial on wowmaximizer.

if you're using 2 monitors make sure that your desktop is set to stretch across them (horizontal stretch), rather than dual screens.

oh, and you don't need any bat files with it.
01-14-2008, 10:54 PM
thinus

Re: Trying to Set-Up Tri-Box

Quote:

Originally Posted by roknroll

Hey, just following the sticky guide above on how to multi-box on one computer. I've followed all the instructions, but I can not get the .bat file to launch my three WoWs. I installed Maximizer in each of the directories (WoW1, WoW2, and WoW3).

My .bat file looks like this:

Quote:

REM batch file to launch 3 evenly spaced wows
REM Left monitor
C:\Program Files\WoW1\maximizer.exe --margin 480,30,0,0
REM top of right mon
C:\Program Files\WoW2\maximizer.exe --margin 0,570,0,840
REM bottom of right mon
C:\Program Files\WoW3\maximizer.exe --margin 0,570,840,0

If I copy and paste one of the file paths into the command prompt, it opens the window fine. But when I try to run the .bat file i get a quick flash of the MS DOS prompt window and then nothing. Any help would be great!

Hi,

The space in "Program Files" probably screws it up. Try the following:

[code:1]
REM batch file to launch 3 evenly spaced wows
REM Left monitor
"C:\Program Files\WoW1\maximizer.exe" --margin 480,30,0,0
REM top of right mon
"C:\Program Files\WoW2\maximizer.exe" --margin 0,570,0,840
REM bottom of right mon
"C:\Program Files\WoW3\maximizer.exe" --margin 0,570,840,0[/code:1]

Or just move your WoW folders to C:\WoW1 etc.

If you still have problems put "pause" as the last line of your .bat file and it won't close the command window allowing you to see the output.
01-14-2008, 10:56 PM
MBlooksfun

well, idk about you, but I don't need any .bat files when I use Keyclone... But if you insist on using WoWMaximizer make sure you typed in the correct directory.. ie: c:\program files\world of warcraft\ etc.
01-15-2008, 12:38 AM
keyclone

BTW.. if you are using keyclone... and would like a maximizer capability... check out keyclone/setup/maximizer
01-15-2008, 01:49 AM
roknroll

Re: Trying to Set-Up Tri-Box

Quote:

Originally Posted by thinus

Hi,

The space in "Program Files" probably screws it up. Try the following:
Or just move your WoW folders to C:\WoW1 etc.

If you still have problems put "pause" as the last line of your .bat file and it won't close the command window allowing you to see the output.

WE HAVE A WINNER!!! I just moved it to the C directory and adjusted the .bat file. Worked like a charm.

I know I don't have to use maximizer, I was using keyclone just fine without I was just trying to get a smooth look on my single 20" monitor. Basically just wanted it to look like the sticky guide above.