Can not Initialize 3D Engine (RESOLVED)

hawkeye880 · 09-10-05, 08:52 AM

well after numerous chats with ubisoft via web support i have solved this Problem of "failed to initialize 3d engine" on my computer. goto C:\ Program Files \ Ubisoft \ Silent Hunter 3 \ Data \ Movies \ Intro. and delete the 2 video files in there. It worked for me even with all background programs running etc.

MONOLITH · 09-10-05, 10:49 AM

I think the resolution size may not even matter.

All you have to do is keep your refresh rate 75 or lower. It might even be 85, but I think I remember 75.

Try it. Leave your desktop resolution alone, and just raise your refresh rate above 85.

You'll get the 3d engine message. Put it back to 75, and it's fine.

urseus · 09-11-05, 05:48 PM

Has the spray problem with Nvidia cards been fixed yet?

Im thinking of getting a 7800gt but not if it dosnt work,.

Savoy6 · 09-16-05, 01:35 PM

what fixed it for me was uninstalling the plug and play monitor that the nvidia driver installs. Might be called default monitor as well.

Lt. Staumeier · 06-17-07, 02:39 PM

I had this issue on my 8800 GTS with a Syncmaster 226 BW 22 inch screen. It was set to 1680x1050@59 Hz. Resetting this to 1680x1050@60 Hz got my game starting. Seems SH3 can't handle the 59 Hz setting.

vitrys · 06-07-08, 11:15 AM

I have solved this problem with Hardware Acceleration.Go to control panel,display,settings tab,advanced,troubleshoot tab,move slider to Full.

08-17-10, 12:22 AM

Hi, I've just purchased SH3 and I'm trying to run it on a shiny new Imac using Windows 7 through Bootcamp and I keep getting the 'cannot initialize 3d engine' pop-up.

My specs are : 3.2Ghz Intel core 3 processor
4Gb RAM

ATI Radeon HD 5670 graphics processor.

27inch LED 2560 x 1440 monitor

I've tried all the previously mentioned measures (i.e changing resolution, deleting video files from intro ) but to no avail. Unfortunately I can't adjust the refresh rate on my monitor.

HAs anybody else had this issue or can think of any alternative measures?

Cheers

08-17-10, 06:50 AM

Myself, I gave up long ago on trying to get the game to run fullscreen in anything beyond 1024x768. I run in window mode instead (via editing of the main.cfg file), and bypass the issue of refresh rate. On the bright side, I can watch a movie while playing.

You can adjust your refresh rate in Windows 7, by clicking "Advanced Settings" in the Screen Resolution section, then clicking the "List All Modes" button on the "Adaptor" tab. Doesn't work for my purpose of trying to get the game to run in a custom resolution though. (Due to refresh rate, I suppose.)

Herr-Berbunch · 08-17-10, 07:04 AM

Check you're patched correctly to 1.4b (even though SH3 says 1.3?). You may have bought an old copy.

Keep us informed

wesker383 · 08-21-10, 05:46 PM

Hello,
I have been trying to get Silent Hunter 3 to work on my Net book for the past 2 days! I love the game and I,m desperate! Have a Packard Bell net book with a N450 processor 1.6 mhz. 1 gig of ram 250 gig HD and an Intel graphics media accelerator 3150. I have a DVD proper copy of the game (new ver) that has no starforcewhich is up to date. The game installs but when I run it, I get an error message 3D engine will not initialise? My refresh rate is 60 and my screen res is 1024x600 with little options for change. I have tried deleting the 2 video files, installing outside programme files directory, running in administrator, running in XP emulation and the same error message!!!!
If anyone has a fix that would be great!!
Thanks

Herr-Berbunch · 08-22-10, 10:13 AM

Connect to an external monitor, I think that'd be your only chance.

wesker383 · 08-22-10, 10:43 AM

thats not really ideal? is there anything els i can try?
Thanks

Jimbuna · 08-22-10, 11:02 AM

Your system specs may be a little below those required to run the game.

wesker383 · 08-22-10, 11:45 AM

The game runs on my other laptop which is almost the same specks as this netbook? i hate to be beaten by this!!!! the netbook is a Bell dot s2 ifthats any help?
Thanks

Jimbuna · 08-22-10, 01:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wesker383

The game runs on my other laptop which is almost the same specks as this netbook? i hate to be beaten by this!!!! the netbook is a Bell dot s2 ifthats any help?
Thanks

It would be easier if you could list the specs....cpu, RAM, graphics card etc.

09-10-05, 08:52 AM	#1
hawkeye880 Bilge Rat Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 1 Downloads: 10 Uploads: 0	failed to initialize 3d engine. well after numerous chats with ubisoft via web support i have solved this Problem of "failed to initialize 3d engine" on my computer. goto C:\ Program Files \ Ubisoft \ Silent Hunter 3 \ Data \ Movies \ Intro. and delete the 2 video files in there. It worked for me even with all background programs running etc.

09-10-05, 10:49 AM	#2
MONOLITH Grey Wolf Join Date: Nov 2002 Posts: 997 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I think the resolution size may not even matter. All you have to do is keep your refresh rate 75 or lower. It might even be 85, but I think I remember 75. Try it. Leave your desktop resolution alone, and just raise your refresh rate above 85. You'll get the 3d engine message. Put it back to 75, and it's fine. __________________

06-17-07, 02:39 PM	#5
Lt. Staumeier Loader Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Sweden Posts: 85 Downloads: 27 Uploads: 0	I had this issue on my 8800 GTS with a Syncmaster 226 BW 22 inch screen. It was set to 1680x1050@59 Hz. Resetting this to 1680x1050@60 Hz got my game starting. Seems SH3 can't handle the 59 Hz setting. __________________ "Shoot at everything that moves. If it doesn't move, shoot it anyway, it might move later."

08-17-10, 07:04 AM	#9
Herr-Berbunch Kaiser Bill's batman Join Date: May 2010 Location: AN72 Posts: 13,203 Downloads: 76 Uploads: 0	Check you're patched correctly to 1.4b (even though SH3 says 1.3?). You may have bought an old copy. Keep us informed __________________

08-21-10, 05:46 PM	#10
wesker383 Swabbie Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 5 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	3D engine will not initialise Hello, I have been trying to get Silent Hunter 3 to work on my Net book for the past 2 days! I love the game and I,m desperate! Have a Packard Bell net book with a N450 processor 1.6 mhz. 1 gig of ram 250 gig HD and an Intel graphics media accelerator 3150. I have a DVD proper copy of the game (new ver) that has no starforcewhich is up to date. The game installs but when I run it, I get an error message 3D engine will not initialise? My refresh rate is 60 and my screen res is 1024x600 with little options for change. I have tried deleting the 2 video files, installing outside programme files directory, running in administrator, running in XP emulation and the same error message!!!! If anyone has a fix that would be great!! Thanks

09-11-05, 05:48 PM	#3
urseus Helmsman Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 105 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Has the spray problem with Nvidia cards been fixed yet? Im thinking of getting a 7800gt but not if it dosnt work,.

09-16-05, 01:35 PM	#4
Savoy6 Bilge Rat Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 1 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	what fixed it for me was uninstalling the plug and play monitor that the nvidia driver installs. Might be called default monitor as well.

06-07-08, 11:15 AM	#6
vitrys Podmorničar Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Zagreb,Croatia Posts: 7 Downloads: 12 Uploads: 0	I have solved this problem with Hardware Acceleration.Go to control panel,display,settings tab,advanced,troubleshoot tab,move slider to Full.

08-17-10, 12:22 AM	#7
PoSM Stowaway Posts: n/a Downloads: Uploads:	Hi, I've just purchased SH3 and I'm trying to run it on a shiny new Imac using Windows 7 through Bootcamp and I keep getting the 'cannot initialize 3d engine' pop-up. My specs are : 3.2Ghz Intel core 3 processor 4Gb RAM ATI Radeon HD 5670 graphics processor. 27inch LED 2560 x 1440 monitor I've tried all the previously mentioned measures (i.e changing resolution, deleting video files from intro ) but to no avail. Unfortunately I can't adjust the refresh rate on my monitor. HAs anybody else had this issue or can think of any alternative measures? Cheers

08-17-10, 06:50 AM	#8
Hans Uberman Stowaway Posts: n/a Downloads: Uploads:	Myself, I gave up long ago on trying to get the game to run fullscreen in anything beyond 1024x768. I run in window mode instead (via editing of the main.cfg file), and bypass the issue of refresh rate. On the bright side, I can watch a movie while playing. You can adjust your refresh rate in Windows 7, by clicking "Advanced Settings" in the Screen Resolution section, then clicking the "List All Modes" button on the "Adaptor" tab. Doesn't work for my purpose of trying to get the game to run in a custom resolution though. (Due to refresh rate, I suppose.)

08-22-10, 10:13 AM	#11
Herr-Berbunch Kaiser Bill's batman Join Date: May 2010 Location: AN72 Posts: 13,203 Downloads: 76 Uploads: 0	Connect to an external monitor, I think that'd be your only chance. __________________

08-22-10, 10:43 AM	#12
wesker383 Swabbie Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 5 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	thats not really ideal? is there anything els i can try? Thanks

08-22-10, 11:02 AM	#13
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 180,965 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	Your system specs may be a little below those required to run the game. __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!! GWX3.0 Download Page - Donation/instant access to GWX (Help SubSim)

08-22-10, 11:45 AM	#14
wesker383 Swabbie Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 5 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	The game runs on my other laptop which is almost the same specks as this netbook? i hate to be beaten by this!!!! the netbook is a Bell dot s2 ifthats any help? Thanks