Silent Hunter 3 Screen Resolutions ?

Oulton · 12-15-07, 08:33 PM

Hi guys, just returned to SH3 after a long lay off.
Since I last loaded it, the PC has been upgraded and to be honest the graphics are very poor.
The monitor is a widescreen, capable of 1440 x 900, and the video card is a X1950 Pro 512mb.
I know the video card is fine because I run other simulators with very good results.
What is the max resolution that SH3 will run at, and have you any more hints - tips to improve things ?
In particular, the periscope view at night is very blocky.
I've searched through the threads for similar situations, some general answers but none specific as I can see.
Maybe you can help ?

Thanks guys

Oulton

Panama Red · 12-15-07, 09:15 PM

Download this "fix", follow the directions in the "readme file" and you can set any resolution your video card can handle in the "d3d9.cfg" file settng.

http://files.filefront.com/SH3+XPSP2.../fileinfo.html

This is a missing part of the "readme file" incase you have any questions:
This DLL attempts to override the screen resolution set by a Direct3D 9 program. To install, extract this archive to the directory the program is installed to. Do NOT install the DLL into any system directories. Edit the cfg file for resolution and other settings.

Oulton · 12-16-07, 10:09 PM

Thanks for the reply Red but I cannot get this to work at all, still stuck in native resolution.
I downloaded the zip and run the bat file, nothing happened.
I edited the d3d9.cfg to 1440 x 900 and still nothing.
I read another thread where it suggested I need this : Microsoft Application Compatibility Toolkit 5.0
Followed the procedure to the letter and it produced a *.sdb file ok, but still no joy.
Any ideas has to where I'm going wrong here, be pleased to hear them ?

Thanks

Oulton

Panama Red · 12-17-07, 06:51 AM

Oulton:
I'm at a loss. I have used both methods (each one on a different PC and both worked for me). I am assuming that you have XP2 or XP3 (you do not need the M$ toolkit or the .bat file if you are using XP1), if you are using Vista, then I have no idea since I am staying as far awary from Vista as I can.

You might want to try over on the official Ubisoft website under their technical thread and see if they can help you. Good luck.

danlisa · 12-17-07, 06:53 AM

Try 1440 x 800/1400 x 800 There have been issues with funny dimensions on widescreen displays.

Don't know why but 'play' with the res a little.

Oulton · 12-17-07, 07:57 PM

Thanks again for the replies guys.
Seems as though I have an error, I tried to uninstall the Microsoft Application Compatibility Toolkit.
An error 1722 came up, seems as though there's a problem with that Installer Package.
I guess I have all the info I need to sort it now, just a matter of pin pointing the actual problem.
I quess that'll be a case of trial and error, thanks guys.

Oulton

12-15-07, 08:33 PM	#1
Oulton Swabbie Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 14 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Silent Hunter 3 Screen Resolutions ? Hi guys, just returned to SH3 after a long lay off. Since I last loaded it, the PC has been upgraded and to be honest the graphics are very poor. The monitor is a widescreen, capable of 1440 x 900, and the video card is a X1950 Pro 512mb. I know the video card is fine because I run other simulators with very good results. What is the max resolution that SH3 will run at, and have you any more hints - tips to improve things ? In particular, the periscope view at night is very blocky. I've searched through the threads for similar situations, some general answers but none specific as I can see. Maybe you can help ? Thanks guys Oulton

12-17-07, 06:53 AM	#5
danlisa Navy Seal Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Cornwall, UK Posts: 5,499 Downloads: 45 Uploads: 1	Try 1440 x 800/1400 x 800 There have been issues with funny dimensions on widescreen displays. Don't know why but 'play' with the res a little. __________________

12-15-07, 09:15 PM	#2
Panama Red Ensign Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Irmo, SC, USA Posts: 229 Downloads: 40 Uploads: 0	Download this "fix", follow the directions in the "readme file" and you can set any resolution your video card can handle in the "d3d9.cfg" file settng. http://files.filefront.com/SH3+XPSP2.../fileinfo.html This is a missing part of the "readme file" incase you have any questions: This DLL attempts to override the screen resolution set by a Direct3D 9 program. To install, extract this archive to the directory the program is installed to. Do NOT install the DLL into any system directories. Edit the cfg file for resolution and other settings.

12-16-07, 10:09 PM	#3
Oulton Swabbie Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 14 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Thanks for the reply Red but I cannot get this to work at all, still stuck in native resolution. I downloaded the zip and run the bat file, nothing happened. I edited the d3d9.cfg to 1440 x 900 and still nothing. I read another thread where it suggested I need this : Microsoft Application Compatibility Toolkit 5.0 Followed the procedure to the letter and it produced a *.sdb file ok, but still no joy. Any ideas has to where I'm going wrong here, be pleased to hear them ? Thanks Oulton

12-17-07, 06:51 AM	#4
Panama Red Ensign Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Irmo, SC, USA Posts: 229 Downloads: 40 Uploads: 0	Oulton: I'm at a loss. I have used both methods (each one on a different PC and both worked for me). I am assuming that you have XP2 or XP3 (you do not need the M$ toolkit or the .bat file if you are using XP1), if you are using Vista, then I have no idea since I am staying as far awary from Vista as I can. You might want to try over on the official Ubisoft website under their technical thread and see if they can help you. Good luck.

12-17-07, 07:57 PM	#6
Oulton Swabbie Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 14 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Thanks again for the replies guys. Seems as though I have an error, I tried to uninstall the Microsoft Application Compatibility Toolkit. An error 1722 came up, seems as though there's a problem with that Installer Package. I guess I have all the info I need to sort it now, just a matter of pin pointing the actual problem. I quess that'll be a case of trial and error, thanks guys. Oulton