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spitfire

Joined: 22 Sep 2004
Posts: 21

Posted: Sun Apr 20, 20:17

So considering that I have installed the original, patched to what is claimed as 2.3, why do I only get a small letterbox view when I use a 1600x1200 setting and what do I really need to get a proper install, as things stand now. Rather p'ssed off at the confusion of files around claiming to be what you need, and I include the maxinstall program in that. Never used to be this confusing before.......

2re

Joined: 28 Aug 2003
Posts: 1238

Posted: Mon Apr 21, 03:16

Well you can always use the 2004 demo as a base for the full game.. Just copy the tracks from the CD over to the demo and you have a full install. Keep in mind that the Watkin Glen track is already updated in the demo. I've never tried the Max installer or such so I can't help you with that. Ohh.. The wide view is correct, its meant to be that way. Good luck. _________________ Rack'em Up ********** My Projects GPL 2004 Demo. https://bhms.racesimcentral.net/download/6447 RBR Audio v2.3 https://bhms.racesimcentral.net/download/8479 Norwegian Pacenotes for RBR. https://bhms.racesimcentral.net/download/7516

spitfire

Joined: 22 Sep 2004
Posts: 21

Posted: Mon Apr 21, 09:05

Thanks, the letterbox I mentioned is about one tenth the proper screen size and is a bit likie looking through a letterbox while standing some way back from it. The view is correct but only a portion of the whole scene. I have two monitors for my pc setup but am only using one for sims. There are no problems with any other sims like lfs or gt legends.

2re

Joined: 28 Aug 2003
Posts: 1238

Posted: Mon Apr 21, 15:44

Have a look in this thread. GPL Trouble Shooting and Problems FAQ https://forum.racesimcentral.com/showthread.php?t=105748 GPL Resolutions Hacker https://forum.racesimcentral.com/showthread.php?t=172120 Here's a interesting thread with tips about FOV ( FOV=Field of Vision ) https://forum.racesimcentral.com/showthread.php?t=316887 Good luck _________________ Rack'em Up ********** My Projects GPL 2004 Demo. https://bhms.racesimcentral.net/download/6447 RBR Audio v2.3 https://bhms.racesimcentral.net/download/8479 Norwegian Pacenotes for RBR. https://bhms.racesimcentral.net/download/7516

spitfire

Joined: 22 Sep 2004
Posts: 21

Posted: Mon Apr 21, 16:14

Thanks, I appreciate you taking time for this thread, I feel I should know the answers it has just been a while. I think I have most of this issue sorted now, just got to fix a few niggles and, sorted.

Bob Simpson

Joined: 02 Sep 2003
Posts: 327

Posted: Sun Apr 27, 01:43

"One tenth the proper screen size"?? Sounds wrong.

My 22" wide screen monitor resolution is 1680x1050 and 30 cm high x 47 cm wide. The view in GPL is 23 cm high x 47 cm wide (i.e. a 4.5 cm black bar at the top and bottom) which is normal and roughly about what it should be in 1600x1200.

There's a problem where only about 1/4 of the screen shows in the top corner. Is yours anything like that? The fix is in the FAQ that 2re linked to.

Quote:

GPL runs as only a small square in the top corner of the screen
1- The line in the core.ini:
[ Direct3D7 ]
DirectMirrorRendering = 1
Change it to
DirectMirrorRendering = 0

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Bob Simpson

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