From de50a530bdba4eb21d7f50cb6e2c1fe9cd9c9ace Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Margen67 Date: Mon, 13 May 2019 18:11:38 -0700 Subject: [PATCH] Fix grammar/spelling, remove unneeded steps --- dgVoodoo-Upscale-Method.md | 56 ++++++++++++++++++-------------------- 1 file changed, 26 insertions(+), 30 deletions(-) diff --git a/dgVoodoo-Upscale-Method.md b/dgVoodoo-Upscale-Method.md index 29e16d8..6b93fe7 100644 --- a/dgVoodoo-Upscale-Method.md +++ b/dgVoodoo-Upscale-Method.md @@ -1,40 +1,36 @@ +This gives you better upscaling than Cxbx-Reloaded's native upscaling. -For ability to have better upscale than Cxbx-Reloaded's upscale hack method. You will need to download dgVoodoo** then put two files in same folder as where `cxbx.exe` file is in, which are `D3D9.dll` *(can be found in MS > x86 folder)* and `dgVoodooCpl.exe`. +You need to download [dgVoodooWIP##.zip](http://dege.freeweb.hu/dgVoodoo2/dgVoodoo2.html) then put two files in the same folder as `cxbx.exe`, `D3D9.dll` *(can be found in MS > x86 in the zip)* and `dgVoodooCpl.exe`. -1. Open dgVoodooCpl.exe file then make the changes from the list below. +* Open dgVoodooCpl.exe and make the following changes: * **General tab** - * Output API: **DirectX 11 (feature level 10.1)** - * Adapter(s) to use / enable: **Your current graphic card or integrated graphic** - * Scaling mode: **Centered, keep Aspect Ratio** + * Adapter(s) to use / enable: **Your graphics card or integrated graphics** * **DirectX tab** - * VRAM: **1024 MB (or higher, untested)** + * VRAM: **Same amount that's in your GPU. Check with dxdiag.** * Resolution: **Change to your monitor's native resolution** - * Application controlled fullscreen/windowed state: **untick** - * dgVoodoo Watermark: **(optional) untick** (REMARK: We suggest to leave it on to ensure dgVoodoo is working on your side. Then untick after confirm is working correctly.) - * Click **OK** to save the changes. -2. Open cxbx.exe file then perform the changes below from `Settings > Config Video...` dialog: - * Video Resolution: **640 x 480 32bit x8r8g8b8 (60 hz)** - * Use Hardware Video Mode: **tick** (REMARK: Hardware Video Mode is fullscreen mode) - * Force VSync: **tick** (REMARK: This is optional unless you are seeing screen tearing, then turn it on.) - * Click **Accept** to save the changes. -3. Launch your favorite title then enjoy the upscale mode! 😉 + * dgVoodoo Watermark: **untick after confirmation that dgVoodoo2 is working** -** Required `dgVoodooWIP58.zip` since it only has D3D9.dll hook file at the moment. + * ***Optional* enhancements**: + * Filtering: **Force anisotropic filtering 16x** + * Antialiasing (MSAA): 8x + * Bilinear blit stretch: **tick** + * Apply Phong shading when possible: **tick** + * Fast video memory access (can improve performance, but also be unstable): **tick** + + * Click **OK** to save the changes. + +* Open cxbx.exe then perform the changes below from `Settings > Config Video...` dialog: + * Video Resolution: **640 x 480 32bit x8r8g8b8 (60 hz)** + * The refresh rate can be set higher if the game supports 60+FPS. + * Use Exclusive Fullscreen Mode: **tick** + * Force VSync: **tick** (Optional unless you don't want screen tearing) + * Click **Accept** to save the changes. +* Launch your favorite title then enjoy the upscale mode! 😉 *** **REMARKS** - * We do not accept issue reports when using any third-party programs that altered Cxbx-Reloaded internally in any method, including dgVoodoo. - * Modern monitors does not support 640x480 resolution and will output an error of `IDirect3D::CreateDevice failed`. - * except dgVoodoo will take over and upscale of given resolution from **dgVoodoo.conf** file directly for you with the steps given above. - * You do not need Cxbx-Reloaded's upscale hack method at all. - * When stop emulation, you will need to restart cxbx.exe in order to start new emulation. - * dgVoodoo is the not the cause of the isssue. "Exclusive Fullscreen Mode" is not stable when alt+tab out or using hotkey to stop the emulation. - -*** - -For those do not know where the changes should occur in dgVoodoo's Control Panel can look at the screenshots below. - -![dgVoodooCpl_2019-03-05_02-41-55_upscale](https://user-images.githubusercontent.com/3938312/55517533-51ac9b80-5636-11e9-9d83-fd4ea28a5380.png) - -![dgVoodooCpl_2019-03-05_02-41-50_upscale](https://user-images.githubusercontent.com/3938312/55517462-19a55880-5636-11e9-8365-14eaac4c9172.png) + * We do not accept issue reports when using any third-party programs that alter Cxbx-Reloaded in any way, including dgVoodoo2. + * You do not need Cxbx-Reloaded's native upscaling. Using it in combination with dgVoodoo2's will cause issues. + * When stopping emulation, you will need to restart cxbx.exe in order to start new emulation. + * dgVoodoo2 is not the cause of the issue. "Exclusive Fullscreen Mode" is not stable when Alt+Tabbing out or using a hotkey to stop the emulation. \ No newline at end of file