Pop-out Next Cue overlay

The pop-out Next Cue overlay detaches the Next Cue display into a separate floating window that stays in front of all other applications. This lets the operator monitor upcoming cues on a secondary screen while the main LTCast window or another application is in focus.

Opening the overlay

Click Pop out always-on-top window in the header of the NEXT CUE tab. A new window opens immediately. Drag it to your secondary monitor and position it wherever is most convenient for your show position.

Overlay behavior

The overlay window:

• Stays in front of all other windows, including fullscreen applications
• Updates in real time with the same data as the NEXT CUE panel in the main window
• Can be resized — the layout reflows to fit the available space
• Shows the next cue label, countdown timer, and the list of following cues

Use cases

Common scenarios for the pop-out overlay:

• The operator runs another application (Resolume, video software) on the main monitor full-screen while monitoring upcoming cues in the overlay on a secondary screen
• A calling position where the AD uses a tablet stand with a secondary monitor attached and needs the cue countdown always visible
• A Stage Manager station with the main LTCast window on one screen and the overlay on a confidence monitor facing the stage

Closing the overlay

Click the × in the overlay window's title bar, or click the close button in the NEXT CUE tab header in the main window. Closing the overlay does not affect the main window or playback.