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ofGLFWWindowSettings::monitor has no effect (with Windows)

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Description

All of the other GLFW settings work, but ofGLFWWindowSettings::monitor not (if I am right, that one should choose the monitor where the screen coordinates start). I experience the issue with Windows.

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Start by reproducing the issue on Windows with ofGLFWWindowSettings::monitor and inspect the window-creation path that handles this setting. Compare the behavior with the other GLFW settings and verify that choosing a monitor places the window on the selected display.

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Tech stack
cpp
Domain
desktop
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
35/100

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