Mirror Mode

Mirror Mode is designed for situations when you have dual displays connected to your computer (for example, your laptop with TRIAL DIRECTOR running as the primary display, and a courtroom projector showing Presentation mode as the secondary display).

Use Mirror Mode

When you enable Mirror Mode on the Presentation Preview window, you take control of the active presentation from behind the scenes. Mirror Mode is designed for situations when you have dual displays connected to your computer (for example, your laptop with TRIAL DIRECTOR running as the primary display, and a courtroom projector showing Presentation mode as the secondary display). As you drag items on to the Presentation Preview window and use the Presentation Toolbar to add annotations, the same changes appear simultaneously on the Presentation display without toolbars or controls to distract the jury.

Before Enabling Mirror Mode

• Ensure the secondary display is enabled in Windows.
• Ensure the Presentation Preferences > Stage > General > Display is set to Secondary Monitor. (Mirror Mode will work if both the main program and Presentation mode are using the same display, but for practical purposes the main Presentation window should be configured to open on a secondary display.)
• Practice your presentation. Remember that when Mirror Mode is enabled, everything you do is live.

As soon as Mirror Mode is enabled, the Presentation Toolbar and all controls are hidden on the main Presentation window. Click the button again at any time to turn Mirror Mode off. You can then work on the Presentation Preview window independently from the live Presentation and push the changes over when you are ready.

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Use Presentation Preview

The Presentation Preview window in the Evidence module provides you greater control and flexibility when presenting items in TRIAL DIRECTOR. Though it is possible to call up items solely from the main Presentation screen through the toolbar, the Presentation Preview window makes navigating a case and setting up case items much easier. Whether preparing for or participating in trial, you can use the Presentation Preview window to preview what items in your case will look like when presented.

Note: The main Presentation screen likewise opens when the Presentation button is selected. When working with a dual monitor display, the Presentation screen opens in your secondary monitor.

Once the Preview window is open, you can display items on this screen either by calling them up using the Preview toolbar, or by dragging an item from an explorer and dropping it over the Presentation Preview window. To learn more about the Preview toolbar, see Use the Presentation Toolbar. To learn more about the drag-and-drop method of displaying items, see Drag-and-Drop Items on Presentation Display. Click the diagram and view the information below to learn more: