Strange video settings problem

[x__CRASH__x]

I had a malware attack this past weekend, and in the course of getting rid of it, somehow my video settings in IL-2 got changed. No big deal. However, I've run into a problem setting them back.

I got into the game to drop the landscape detail from Perfect to Excellent. I hit "apply" then back out. I then go into the Config.ini and make a couple adjustments there (Forest=0, and a couple more) I hit Save, close it, then go into the game. I check the video settings... back to Perfect! I switch to Excellent and back out, check the Config.ini and the settings are back to orginal!

I changed the Config.ini to read only, which saves the settings. But the game still reverts back to Perfect when I open it up.

Anyone have any idea what is causing this?

[Feuerfalke]

My most simple idea: Go to the ingame graphics-options and set them all to low, then back to perfect. That way you practically reset the other options related to the settings.

If that doesn't help, it would be best to post the OpenGL-Part of your conf.ini or you can send me a PM with your email, so I can send your my conf.ini-file and you can compare both.

[MaXMhZ]

What Operating system are you running?

Did you try il2setup.exe?

Also, you need to exit the game and then you can edit conf.ini

Only one program can change conf.ini at one time. notepad OR the game OR il2setup
If you edit conf.ini with notepad use SAVE and do not use SAVE AS. - the last will try to add a .txt extension and that is very easy to miss.

After you saved conf.ini close notepad then start it up again and check your changes are still there.

Under XP/Vista you might need to take ownership of conf.ini - search help for ownership.

[Cloyd]

Crash,

I have a very low-end system, and have been using Forest=0 for ages, and have always had the menu showing "perfect". Trust me, it's NOT perfect or my P3 1.2 ghz and nVidia 6200 would grind to a halt. It's just some weird menu glitch. Don't mess with the menu after changing the conf.ini, or forest resets to 1.

Cloyd

[rakinroll]

I have Ati X 1950 Pro VGA but not sure about settings. Could anyone pls help me about what settings are in that picture? Im using all other settings full and tried those ones to sign but not sure how works in il2... any idea or advice for my video card settings pls? It would be great if u guys write conf.ini settings too pls. Tx

[brando]

Originally Posted by rakinroll

I have Ati X 1950 Pro VGA but not sure about settings. Could anyone pls help me about what settings are in that picture? Im using all other settings full and tried those ones to sign but not sure how works in il2... any idea or advice for my video card settings pls? It would be great if u guys write conf.ini settings too pls. Tx

Switch Off Alternate pixel centres and Force 24 bit .....

Under the tab 3D: Reduce Catalyst AI to Standard. Set V-sync to On, unless....., Disable Temporal AA.

Note that you should be using the Catalyst 7.11 drivers for the x1950 - any later ones will slow down performance. You can try the later ones if you are using Vista - but 7.11 is definitely the end of the line as far as XP is concerned. I suggest using them as your bench for Fraps tests.
High quality AF may help, you'll need to experiment with that.
A high AF number may slow things down also.

This is my conf for the Open GL section - you need to be using OGL to use Perfect settings.

[Render_OpenGL]
TexQual=3
TexMipFilter=2
TexCompress=0
TexFlags.UseDither=0
TexFlags.UseAlpha=0
TexFlags.UseIndex=0
TexFlags.PolygonStipple=0
TexFlags.UseClampedSprites=0
TexFlags.DrawLandByTriangles=1
TexFlags.UseVertexArrays=1
TexFlags.DisableAPIExtensions=0
TexFlags.ARBMultitextureExt=1
TexFlags.TexEnvCombineExt=1
TexFlags.SecondaryColorExt=1
TexFlags.VertexArrayExt=1
TexFlags.ClipHintExt=1
TexFlags.UsePaletteExt=1
TexFlags.TexAnisotropicExt=0
TexFlags.TexCompressARBExt=1

TexFlags.TexEnvCombine4NV=0
TexFlags.TexEnvCombineDot3=1
TexFlags.DepthClampNV=0
TexFlags.SeparateSpecular=1
TexFlags.TextureShaderNV=0

HardwareShaders=1

Shadows=2
Specular=2
SpecularLight=2
DiffuseLight=2
DynamicalLights=1
MeshDetail=2
VisibilityDistance=3

Sky=2
Forest=2
LandShading=2
LandDetails=2

LandGeom=3
TexLarge=1
TexLandQual=2
TexLandLarge=1

VideoSetupId=17
Water=1
Effects=1
ForceShaders1x=0

PolygonOffsetFactor=-0.0625
PolygonOffsetUnits=-1.0
TypeClouds=1

Note that those are my settings for on-line playing. You might want to set Water=2 if you're off-line, note that it slows things down quite a bit.

Hope this helps

B

[rakinroll]

First, tx for your quick answer and hlp sir. I would ask to one more thing pls; Whats the difference about my conf.ini settings pls?


[Render_OpenGL]
TexQual=3
TexMipFilter=2
TexCompress=2
TexFlags.UseDither=1
TexFlags.UseAlpha=0
TexFlags.UseIndex=0
TexFlags.PolygonStipple=1
TexFlags.UseClampedSprites=0
TexFlags.DrawLandByTriangles=1
TexFlags.UseVertexArrays=1
TexFlags.DisableAPIExtensions=0
TexFlags.ARBMultitextureExt=1
TexFlags.TexEnvCombineExt=1
TexFlags.SecondaryColorExt=1
TexFlags.VertexArrayExt=1
TexFlags.ClipHintExt=0
TexFlags.UsePaletteExt=0
TexFlags.TexAnisotropicExt=1
TexFlags.TexCompressARBExt=1

TexFlags.TexEnvCombine4NV=0
TexFlags.TexEnvCombineDot3=1
TexFlags.DepthClampNV=0
TexFlags.SeparateSpecular=1
TexFlags.TextureShaderNV=0

[rakinroll]

Still can not see the enemy planes if they are below me. Especially i see nothing when ground surface is green. I can see the planes only on zoom view while a bit close to them. But some friends can see easly while i don't. What is my problem guys? Pls help me gentlemen. Tx

[GF_Mastiff]

Originally Posted by rakinroll

Still can not see the enemy planes if they are below me. Especially i see nothing when ground surface is green. I can see the planes only on zoom view while a bit close to them. But some friends can see easly while i don't. What is my problem guys? Pls help me gentlemen. Tx

turn off the force Z24 bit that should do it.

[brando]

Originally Posted by rakinroll

Still can not see the enemy planes if they are below me. Especially i see nothing when ground surface is green. I can see the planes only on zoom view while a bit close to them. But some friends can see easly while i don't. What is my problem guys? Pls help me gentlemen. Tx

Well, it's partly due to camouflage. A green plane moving across a green surface should be hard to see.

What screen resolution are you using?