2nd monitor Logic Pro X

Hi everybody,
Maybe a silly question, bur is it possible to run Logic Pro X over 2 monitors? (lets say the mixer on 1 side, the main window on the other side).
I am trying to find some info on the web but I, m not succeeding..:-)
Please reply, thanks in advance.
Kind regards,
Mark

Yes.....
http://www.logicprohelp.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=52311
https://www.logicprohelp.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=110403&p=572128

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