Force AA/Change Resolution in SH3?

Raus · 04-19-08, 12:28 PM

Well, of course with the times, comes upgrades to our computers. Now that I have my 22" Widescreen and 8800GT graphics card, you'd think SH3 would look even better. WRONG! It looks like garbage now. I can't add in any AntiAliasing from the control panel to the game, it just won't work. Also, I beleive there is no way to edit the screen resolution of the game, so everything looks stretched out like crap on this monitor. I was really looking forward to playing the new GWX on my new system, but until I find a way to solve these problems, it looks like I won't be.

Raus · 04-20-08, 10:32 AM

Anyone?

Tango589 · 04-20-08, 10:40 AM

I've d/loaded Nhancer and use that to get better AA, but I don't know how to change the resolution (SH3 plays in 1024x768 but my monitor is1280x720).

flag4 · 04-20-08, 10:45 AM

hi Raus

i have no technical help for you, i'm afraid.

but i got an acer 19 inch flat screen for christmas. i expected miracles for sh3 + gwx. but to no avail. everything stretched and bleached out.

it has taken a couple of months of tinkering with my nvidia 7900 gt graphics card and the built in adjustments in the monitor - trying to balance the two - finding a happy medium.
and its turned out well. the game looks good, but it took some doing.

i updated my g/card which helped, read the manual for the monitor, tinkered with the card which drove me crazy

dont give up

i hope this offers, at least, some understanding of your situation.

Vacillator · 04-20-08, 10:55 AM

From a post some time ago by iambecomelife:

>>>>>
Display Resolution

As installed, SH3 doesn't offer you a choice for a display resolution setting. The game fixes it at 1024 x 768.
To override this limitation, SH3 modmaker Kegetys has developed a DLL file that permits greater display resolutions when playing SH3. Kegetys' SH3 Resolution Override DLL can be downloaded from one of the following links:

Mirror 1 (http://koti.mbnet.fi/kegetys/dl.php?f=dx9res10&e=zip) (http://koti.mbnet.fi/kegetys/dl.php?f=dx9res10&e=zip)
Mirror 2 (http://www.paulwasserman.net/SHIII/dx9res10.zip) (http://www.paulwasserman.net/SHIII/dx9res10.zip)
Mirror 3 (http://www.filefront.com/?filepath=/...ectX9Res10.zip) (http://www.filefront.com/?filepath=/...Res10.zip)Make sure you read the enclosed instructions to customize the DLL's configuration file, d3d9.cfg.

For Windows XP SP2 users:
We're not finished yet. In order to get Kegetys' DLL to work, you'll also need to install Microsoft's Windows Application Compatibility Toolkit (http://www.microsoft.com/technet/pro...y/default.mspx) (http://www.microsoft.com/technet/pro...y/default.mspx) and perform the following procedure to customize it for SH3:

On Windows' Start menu, select "All Programs/Microsoft Application Compatibility Toolkit 4.0/Tools" and run the Compatibility Administrator.
When the program opens, make sure "New Database" is highlighted under "Custom Databases", and click the "Fix" button.
In the "Name of program to be fixed" box, type "SH3". Now, click the browse button, and select the sh3.exe in your SH3 install directory. Then click on the "Next" button.
Under "Operating System Modes" select "None" and click the "Next" button.
In the "Compatibility Fixes" box, check DelayDLLInit, and click the "Parameters" button.
In the "Command Line" box, type "d3d9.dll" and click "OK". (You can click the "Test Run" button to make sure it is working). Click the "Next" button.
Click on the "Finish" button. Then click the "Save" button, name it "SH3", and click OK.
On the "File" menu, select "Install".
Close the Compatibilty Administrator.
Enjoy SH3 in high display resolution.
>>>>>

I used this to set to 1280 x 1024 which is the native res for my LCD and it worked fine. I haven't tried any of the links above so hope they still work. Big thankyou to Kegetys.

Herr Trigger · 04-20-08, 12:34 PM

What I done (don't know if it's right but it seems to work) is open: My documents/SH3/Cfg/Main.cfg scroll down find line for resolution and edit it to match monitor resolution (1440 x 900) in my case, then save changes, do the same again in your main SH3 folder in program files can't remember the correct path at moment, not on my pc! find the main.cfg and edit the resolution line to match your monitor resolution, both .cfg's must be the same.

Hope it helps,

Herr Trigger.

coronas · 04-20-08, 12:53 PM

http://files.filefront.com/SH3+SP2+R.../fileinfo.html

Download this file. Install in your Silent Hunter 3 main folder and folow the instructions. It work for me.

04-19-08, 12:28 PM	#1
Raus A-ganger Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 79 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Force AA/Change Resolution in SH3? Well, of course with the times, comes upgrades to our computers. Now that I have my 22" Widescreen and 8800GT graphics card, you'd think SH3 would look even better. WRONG! It looks like garbage now. I can't add in any AntiAliasing from the control panel to the game, it just won't work. Also, I beleive there is no way to edit the screen resolution of the game, so everything looks stretched out like crap on this monitor. I was really looking forward to playing the new GWX on my new system, but until I find a way to solve these problems, it looks like I won't be.

04-20-08, 10:40 AM	#3
Tango589 Still crazy as ever! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: A little south of sanity Posts: 3,375 Downloads: 180 Uploads: 1	I've d/loaded Nhancer and use that to get better AA, but I don't know how to change the resolution (SH3 plays in 1024x768 but my monitor is1280x720). __________________ Hanging on in quiet desperation is the English way...

04-20-08, 10:45 AM	#4
flag4 Watch Officer Join Date: May 2007 Location: as far away as possible Posts: 1,625 Downloads: 147 Uploads: 0	hi Raus i have no technical help for you, i'm afraid. but i got an acer 19 inch flat screen for christmas. i expected miracles for sh3 + gwx. but to no avail. everything stretched and bleached out. it has taken a couple of months of tinkering with my nvidia 7900 gt graphics card and the built in adjustments in the monitor - trying to balance the two - finding a happy medium. and its turned out well. the game looks good, but it took some doing. i updated my g/card which helped, read the manual for the monitor, tinkered with the card which drove me crazy dont give up i hope this offers, at least, some understanding of your situation. __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] ' We are here on Earth to fart around. Don't let anybody tell you any different.' Kurt Vonnegut

04-20-08, 10:32 AM	#2
Raus A-ganger Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 79 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Anyone?

04-20-08, 10:55 AM	#5
Vacillator Frogman Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: UK Posts: 307 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	From a post some time ago by iambecomelife: >>>>> Display Resolution As installed, SH3 doesn't offer you a choice for a display resolution setting. The game fixes it at 1024 x 768. To override this limitation, SH3 modmaker Kegetys has developed a DLL file that permits greater display resolutions when playing SH3. Kegetys' SH3 Resolution Override DLL can be downloaded from one of the following links: Mirror 1 (http://koti.mbnet.fi/kegetys/dl.php?f=dx9res10&e=zip) (http://koti.mbnet.fi/kegetys/dl.php?f=dx9res10&e=zip) Mirror 2 (http://www.paulwasserman.net/SHIII/dx9res10.zip) (http://www.paulwasserman.net/SHIII/dx9res10.zip) Mirror 3 (http://www.filefront.com/?filepath=/...ectX9Res10.zip) (http://www.filefront.com/?filepath=/...Res10.zip)Make sure you read the enclosed instructions to customize the DLL's configuration file, d3d9.cfg. For Windows XP SP2 users: We're not finished yet. In order to get Kegetys' DLL to work, you'll also need to install Microsoft's Windows Application Compatibility Toolkit (http://www.microsoft.com/technet/pro...y/default.mspx) (http://www.microsoft.com/technet/pro...y/default.mspx) and perform the following procedure to customize it for SH3: On Windows' Start menu, select "All Programs/Microsoft Application Compatibility Toolkit 4.0/Tools" and run the Compatibility Administrator. When the program opens, make sure "New Database" is highlighted under "Custom Databases", and click the "Fix" button. In the "Name of program to be fixed" box, type "SH3". Now, click the browse button, and select the sh3.exe in your SH3 install directory. Then click on the "Next" button. Under "Operating System Modes" select "None" and click the "Next" button. In the "Compatibility Fixes" box, check DelayDLLInit, and click the "Parameters" button. In the "Command Line" box, type "d3d9.dll" and click "OK". (You can click the "Test Run" button to make sure it is working). Click the "Next" button. Click on the "Finish" button. Then click the "Save" button, name it "SH3", and click OK. On the "File" menu, select "Install". Close the Compatibilty Administrator. Enjoy SH3 in high display resolution. >>>>> I used this to set to 1280 x 1024 which is the native res for my LCD and it worked fine. I haven't tried any of the links above so hope they still work. Big thankyou to Kegetys.

04-20-08, 12:34 PM	#6
Herr Trigger Electrician's Mate Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Landlocked inside M25, U.K. Posts: 135 Downloads: 211 Uploads: 0	What I done (don't know if it's right but it seems to work) is open: My documents/SH3/Cfg/Main.cfg scroll down find line for resolution and edit it to match monitor resolution (1440 x 900) in my case, then save changes, do the same again in your main SH3 folder in program files can't remember the correct path at moment, not on my pc! find the main.cfg and edit the resolution line to match your monitor resolution, both .cfg's must be the same. Hope it helps, Herr Trigger.

04-20-08, 12:53 PM	#7
coronas Ace of the Deep Join Date: May 2005 Location: Asturias, España Posts: 1,168 Downloads: 39 Uploads: 0	http://files.filefront.com/SH3+SP2+R.../fileinfo.html Download this file. Install in your Silent Hunter 3 main folder and folow the instructions. It work for me.