Resolution Fix?

Bernbaum · 05-13-09, 11:11 PM

Hi,

I know I'm bumping an old thread, and this is my first post here, but I am a new owner of SH3 (Vanilla) and I can't get the resolution fix to work, despite following the instructions to the letter.

I am running XP 32 bit SP3 and have SH3 on Steam, and am able to get to all the directories where I need to make changes.

I have dumped the .dll and .cfg into the '/silent hunter 3' directory, but the moment those files are sitting there in that folder, the program won't launch properly and I get an error report. I then try doing the compatibility tweak in Microsoft Application Compatibility Toolkit 5.5, following the given instructions, but when I go to 'test' it, I get the same error message I got before.

I am looking forward to playing SH3 in high-res and am currently downloading the GWX 3.0 mod. Any help that anyone would be able to provide would be greatly appreciated.

danlisa · 05-14-09, 02:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bernbaum

I am running XP 32 bit SP3 and have SH3 on Steam

That there is your problem.

Try this location:

C:\Program files\Steam\steamapps\common\Silent Hunter 3

Welcome to Subsim.

nikbear · 05-14-09, 12:15 PM

I've tried installing this,and it works,things in the office look sharper,the emblems in the specials section look cleaner and are more detailed,but when I go to start a patrol,the red load bar works its way across until its nearly done and then........CTD

Do I need to use this Microsoft Application Compatibility Toolkit 5.5 thats mentioned

do I need to use the d3d9 cfg and dll parts of the mod

I'm using Windows XP32 & SP3,I'm determined to get this working,even if it drives me mad

which it most probably will

StarLion45 · 05-14-09, 11:45 PM

Hi Nikbear

Try this , and don't give up

http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/down...o=file&id=1092

irish1958 · 05-15-09, 08:36 AM

I have tried several times to add the resolution fix, but I can't get it to work. In fact a strange thing happens: my computer resolution reverts to 1024x768 and I have to reset it to 1440x900. I changed the resolution in the d3d8.cfg file and I tried changing the resolution in the main.cfg file from 1024x800, both to 1440x900.
As soon as the game starts to load, I get a flash of a dos window in 1024x768 and then the game loads in that resolution, and my computer reverts to that resolution when the game exits.

I have Vista 64 and NVIDEA GEFORCE 9800M GTS with the latest driver (8.15.11.8585)
Another strange thing happens: my frame rate is cut by about 75%.

This is really too bad, as I have a Samsung 48" LCD HDTV and; of course, the resolution of 1024x768 doesn't do it justice. SH4 plays at 1440x900 and looks terrific; unfortunately, the game sucks.

danlisa · 05-15-09, 03:33 PM

Ok, I do not know where you guys are going wrong, perhaps your GFX card is interfering. Are there any resolution settings within your respective GFX Control Panels that could affect this mod?

To prove the mod works, I ran a couple of tests tonight. FYI my monitor native resolution is 1920 x 1080, using XP Pro SP3 and an aging Ati X800 Pro AGP GFX card.

Sorry they're rather big.

1440 x 900 first:

1920 x 1080 next:

Not only does this prove that the Res Fix work (without the need for the MS Compat Tool) but it also proves that SH3 looks like sh*te in widescreen.

Keep at it, the most obvious thing is usually the answer.

irish1958 · 05-15-09, 07:07 PM

Thanks Dan,
I'll keep messing with it; perhaps I will get it to work.

05-14-09, 12:15 PM	#3
nikbear Sea Lord Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Northampton,UK Posts: 1,859 Downloads: 86 Uploads: 0	I've tried installing this,and it works,things in the office look sharper,the emblems in the specials section look cleaner and are more detailed,but when I go to start a patrol,the red load bar works its way across until its nearly done and then........CTD Do I need to use this Microsoft Application Compatibility Toolkit 5.5 thats mentioned do I need to use the d3d9 cfg and dll parts of the mod I'm using Windows XP32 & SP3,I'm determined to get this working,even if it drives me madwhich it most probably will __________________ 'It is not surely known when the grey wolf shall come upon the seat of the gods' Ericksmal.

05-14-09, 11:45 PM	#4
StarLion45 Grey Wolf Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Stavanger,Norway Posts: 895 Downloads: 78 Uploads: 0	Maybe this Nikbear Hi Nikbear Try this , and don't give up http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/down...o=file&id=1092 __________________ GWX 3.0 . GOLD . SH3 CMDR 3.2 JSGME

05-15-09, 08:36 AM	#5
irish1958 Ocean Warrior Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Carmel, Indiana Posts: 3,250 Downloads: 320 Uploads: 11	I have tried several times to add the resolution fix, but I can't get it to work. In fact a strange thing happens: my computer resolution reverts to 1024x768 and I have to reset it to 1440x900. I changed the resolution in the d3d8.cfg file and I tried changing the resolution in the main.cfg file from 1024x800, both to 1440x900. As soon as the game starts to load, I get a flash of a dos window in 1024x768 and then the game loads in that resolution, and my computer reverts to that resolution when the game exits. I have Vista 64 and NVIDEA GEFORCE 9800M GTS with the latest driver (8.15.11.8585) Another strange thing happens: my frame rate is cut by about 75%. This is really too bad, as I have a Samsung 48" LCD HDTV and; of course, the resolution of 1024x768 doesn't do it justice. SH4 plays at 1440x900 and looks terrific; unfortunately, the game sucks. __________________ Irish1958

05-15-09, 03:33 PM	#6
danlisa Navy Seal Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Cornwall, UK Posts: 5,499 Downloads: 45 Uploads: 1	Ok, I do not know where you guys are going wrong, perhaps your GFX card is interfering. Are there any resolution settings within your respective GFX Control Panels that could affect this mod? To prove the mod works, I ran a couple of tests tonight. FYI my monitor native resolution is 1920 x 1080, using XP Pro SP3 and an aging Ati X800 Pro AGP GFX card. Sorry they're rather big. 1440 x 900 first: 1920 x 1080 next: Not only does this prove that the Res Fix work (without the need for the MS Compat Tool) but it also proves that SH3 looks like sh*te in widescreen. Keep at it, the most obvious thing is usually the answer. __________________

05-15-09, 07:07 PM	#7
irish1958 Ocean Warrior Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Carmel, Indiana Posts: 3,250 Downloads: 320 Uploads: 11	Thanks Dan, I'll keep messing with it; perhaps I will get it to work. __________________ Irish1958

05-13-09, 11:11 PM	#1
Bernbaum Bilge Rat Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 1 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Hi, I know I'm bumping an old thread, and this is my first post here, but I am a new owner of SH3 (Vanilla) and I can't get the resolution fix to work, despite following the instructions to the letter. I am running XP 32 bit SP3 and have SH3 on Steam, and am able to get to all the directories where I need to make changes. I have dumped the .dll and .cfg into the '/silent hunter 3' directory, but the moment those files are sitting there in that folder, the program won't launch properly and I get an error report. I then try doing the compatibility tweak in Microsoft Application Compatibility Toolkit 5.5, following the given instructions, but when I go to 'test' it, I get the same error message I got before. I am looking forward to playing SH3 in high-res and am currently downloading the GWX 3.0 mod. Any help that anyone would be able to provide would be greatly appreciated.