Il2 1946 on steam resolution issues.

[DAD2MAXWELL]

Thanx guys, cant wait to get home and get this put to bed. Then I can start bothering you on how to get it all patched up.

JGP

[DAD2MAXWELL]

OK, on the right track, this is what works in the config.ini:

[window]
width=1715
height=1053
ColourBits=32
DepthBits=24
StencilBits=8
ChangeScreenRes=0
FullScreen=1
DrawIfNotFocused=0
EnableResize=0
EnableClose=1
SaveAspect=0
Use3Renders=0

[GLPROVIDER]
GL=Opengl32.dll

[GLPROVIDERS]
Open GL=Opengl32.dll
DirectX=dx8wrap.dll

I have never heard of 1715x1053, additionally it is forcing me into "windowed" mode, when I check it in the in game graphics setup menu. It does run well in SLI. I have tried both ways, and maybe it is just me but the graphics seem clearer/smoother in SLI.

It is not using all of the desk top "real estate" in this resolution at the sides of the display, there is about 2 and 1/2 inches at each side. From top to bottom about 5/8 of an inch, but at least I am in.

I looked at settin up a custom resolution, but the NVIDIA warning about damaging the monitor scared me away. What will setting up a custom resolution do for me? Will that get me full screen?

I feel like I owe all of you money for all of the help you have been giving me.

JGP

[PilotError]

Originally Posted by DAD2MAXWELL

OK, Im in, finally found the folder. Thnx for the directions.

NOW, I have the mouse working, got rid of the intro, and have been playing with the WINDOWS adjustments. I have tried all sorts of combinations. In the end the best that I can get is my monitor from left to right about 80% covered.

When I select FULL SCREEN in the game menu I go back to square one. And everything goes to hell.

SHOULD, the WIDTH and HEIGHT in the CONFIG FILE match my desktop resolution? Or should it match the resolution that I am going to run the program in? I would like to run the program at 1600x1200 32 BIT, FULL SCREEN.

I seem to be at the point where I am chasing my tail.

You all have had great input up to now, is there some magical combination in the [window] config file that I am missing.

Thank you again.

JGP

Hi,

It can be quite tricky to set up your screen resolution as it is a 10 year old game and the menu has never been updated to take account of modern gfx cards or bigger monitors.
However you can overcome this by using the conf.ini settings, BUT if you alter your conf.ini and then change the menu settings your altered settings are reset.
So set up the settings in the menu that you want, then close the game (if I remember correctly you can't change the conf.ini while the game is running), set your screen res in conf. ini, and start up the game again.
Remember, don't change the menu settings again.

For comparison here is my conf.ini settings for the screen;


[window]
width=1920
height=1200
ColourBits=32
DepthBits=24
StencilBits=8
ChangeScreenRes=1
FullScreen=1
DrawIfNotFocused=0
EnableResize=0
EnableClose=1
SaveAspect=0
Use3Renders=0

Hope that has been of some help.