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#3883034 - 12/24/13 01:20 PM Re: DirectX 8 to 9 converter (that actually works) [Re: Broadside_Uda_Barn]  
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Originally Posted By: Broadside_Uda_Barn
So what's involved with setting it up?
Putting the converter and SweetFX into the WoFF directory?

Yes, extract the converter into the "OBDWW1 Over Flander Fields" folder and edit its d3d8.ini to set NoMultisampling=1 so SweetFX can work. I could have made it 1 by default, but I decided that initial config should be clear of any side effects.
Then you can use FlightFX to make a profile for cfs3.exe.

Meanwhile I researched reported performance issues a bit and found that the converter may indeed cause some FPS loss. Though for me it was not even close to losing 20 FPS, but more like occasional stuttering which didn't happen without the converter. While I believe I know the cause - a single method from DX8 which doesn't exist in DX9 and for which I had to find a workaround, but currently I don't know a better solution.

#3883135 - 12/24/13 03:52 PM Re: DirectX 8 to 9 converter (that actually works) [Re: AnKor]  
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How much does this hit performance? Or does it help? I will do anything for more FPS

#3883214 - 12/24/13 05:30 PM Re: DirectX 8 to 9 converter (that actually works) [Re: AnKor]  
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Thank your for all your tips Ankor...using sweetfx with Para,s settings,(on the WOFF swettfx videos page)
And Woff looks fantastic... beercheers ...Spinkick ive noticed no real fps issues,but its only a key press away to go from Sweet fx to Vanilla WOFF

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#3883662 - 12/25/13 11:41 AM Re: DirectX 8 to 9 converter (that actually works) [Re: AnKor]  
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Experimenting with SweetFX, fiddling around with Para-Bellum's settings
(a little les bloom, a bit of bleach).



With SweetFX, everything look like they have more "volume", don't you think?

There is a bit of stuttering here and there, though as sideffect, Spinkick,
but I can live with it at the moment.

Thanks AnKor for making this possible! thumbsup

Merry Christmas! CT


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#3883879 - 12/25/13 10:32 PM Re: DirectX 8 to 9 converter (that actually works) [Re: AnKor]  
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Thanks! It is good to know my mods are useful smile

And I think I have some good news, even though the Christmas has already gone.
It seems my initial assumption about the mod not eating any FPS was wrong. It actually did, especially with many planes around. And while I'm still unsure whether that single method I told above is optimal or not, I have discovered a simplest change which boosts FPS even over original DX8 version.

Download link in the first post is updated.

Note there is a new option in the d3d8.ini:
ForceHardwareVertexProcessing=1
which enables improved FPS by default. There is no need to edit it except for troubleshooting.

#3883881 - 12/25/13 10:39 PM Re: DirectX 8 to 9 converter (that actually works) [Re: AnKor]  
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#3883915 - 12/25/13 11:39 PM Re: DirectX 8 to 9 converter (that actually works) [Re: AnKor]  
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Originally Posted By: AnKor
Thanks! It is good to know my mods are useful smile

And I think I have some good news, even though the Christmas has already gone.
It seems my initial assumption about the mod not eating any FPS was wrong. It actually did, especially with many planes around. And while I'm still unsure whether that single method I told above is optimal or not, I have discovered a simplest change which boosts FPS even over original DX8 version.

Download link in the first post is updated.

Note there is a new option in the d3d8.ini:
ForceHardwareVertexProcessing=1
which enables improved FPS by default. There is no need to edit it except for troubleshooting.


Ok Ankor, I have a ? for you now that you are getting to the final stages. I run and ATI card as follows:
Sapphire AMD Radeon HD 7870 Video Card - 2GB GDDR5, 1000MHz Base Core Clock, 4800MHz Memory, PCI Express 3.0, Dual Link DVI, HDTV, HDMI, Dual Mini Display Port

How do I implement your d3d8 to work on my system. I also have ENB that ran on OFF but don't know if there is a more current version. If so, where would I get it.

If you have any specific tuning info for implementing d3d8 with ENB on my system I would appreciate your suggestions.

Thanks in advance

The reason why I am asking is that when I install the D3D8 dll and ini into my ODB directory along with ENB, I get the following results in which my aircraft shows up all black. when I remove the files everything returns to normal

list of files installed:

taken from quick combat:

taken from campaign mode:


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#3883982 - 12/26/13 02:14 AM Re: DirectX 8 to 9 converter (that actually works) [Re: AnKor]  
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The d3d8.dll doesn't seem to like my native 3840 x 1024 resolution.

Starting up.
Forcing Hardware Vertex Processing
Create Device Adapter = 0, Type = 1, Flags = 66
Create Device Windowed: 0, Width: 0, Height: 0, Refresh: 0, Format: 0, Multisampling: 0
Create Device RESULT = -2005530516


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#3884046 - 12/26/13 04:01 AM Re: DirectX 8 to 9 converter (that actually works) [Re: AnKor]  
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I also had black aircraft recently until turned skin resolution to High


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#3884053 - 12/26/13 04:12 AM Re: DirectX 8 to 9 converter (that actually works) [Re: Rover_27]  
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Originally Posted By: Rover_27
Try creating a profile for cfs3.exe in Flight FX


Thanks Rover!

I did just that, and with some fiddling, I came up with some awesomely deep and rich coloring.
I honestly didnt think WoFF could look much better (I like the way it looks already!), but WOW!
I started with Para's settings, but then rather than messing around with SweetFX, I used FlightFX which allows presets and much easier tweaking. I thought Para's sky was a little too electric blue. I found that the settings I made for RoF worked terrifically as-is for WoFF.
I'm actually using the same preset config I made for RoF.
Here's some screens:






The screenshots make it look a little darker than it actually is.
For anyone sitting on the fence about SweetFX/FlightFX, it really makes WoFF look GREAT!

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#3884102 - 12/26/13 08:28 AM Re: DirectX 8 to 9 converter (that actually works) [Re: MajorMagee]  
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Robert_Wiggins, I'll look into black aircrafts issue (which presumable aren't triplanes from Collishaw's Black Flight smile ).
As for ENB and SweetFX... It may be better if someone else explains how to install and use them. They aren't something new and there ought to be some good instructions somewhere.
In short, you can get SweetFX here: http://www.guru3d.com/files_details/sweetfx_shader_suite_download.html
Extract everything into "OBDWW1 Over Flanders Fields" and then edit SweetFX_preset.txt file by first deleting whatever there are and then copy-pasting there all #define lines from this post http://simhq.com/forum/ubbthreads.php/topics/3882997/Re_WOFF_SweetFX_videos#Post3882997

Originally Posted By: Rover_27
I also had black aircraft recently until turned skin resolution to High

And which resolution did you use initially? Did black aircraft appear every time or only occasionally?
And by the way, did the latest version improve FPS for you?

Originally Posted By: MajorMagee
The d3d8.dll doesn't seem to like my native 3840 x 1024 resolution.

Starting up.
Forcing Hardware Vertex Processing
Create Device Adapter = 0, Type = 1, Flags = 66
Create Device Windowed: 0, Width: 0, Height: 0, Refresh: 0, Format: 0, Multisampling: 0
Create Device RESULT = -2005530516

Thanks for the log. I've seen this kind of error and this is something I have to look into.

#3884113 - 12/26/13 09:56 AM Re: DirectX 8 to 9 converter (that actually works) [Re: AnKor]  
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Originally Posted By: AnKor

And which resolution did you use initially? Did black aircraft appear every time or only occasionally?
And by the way, did the latest version improve FPS for you?


Hi, I use 1920x1080. Black aircraft is usually the active one. Either mine or the one I switch to in Player/Target view. Choosing High quality skins eliminated the problem. Btw, I've seen some weird terrain artefacts with the converter but I forgot to screenshot them. Next time.

As for fps - yes. I don't know what changed but it's now the same as without the converter. However, I had a one-time experience when it dropped to 2 and stayed there for a minute. Then it climbed back to 50-60. Probably some CPU glitch or smth.


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#3884125 - 12/26/13 10:49 AM Re: DirectX 8 to 9 converter (that actually works) [Re: AnKor]  
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OK. Thanks.
I think I've seen both of those glitches: the framerate dropped to 1-2 with no apparent reason and stayed there from some time and almost at the same time terrain textures on some tiles appeared completely wrong.
I suspect both of them may be related to the game running out of video memory (I have 1 GB card).

#3884136 - 12/26/13 11:35 AM Re: DirectX 8 to 9 converter (that actually works) [Re: AnKor]  
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Originally Posted By: AnKor
Robert_Wiggins, I'll look into black aircrafts issue (which presumable aren't triplanes from Collishaw's Black Flight smile ).
As for ENB and SweetFX... It may be better if someone else explains how to install and use them. They aren't something new and there ought to be some good instructions somewhere.
In short, you can get SweetFX here: http://www.guru3d.com/files_details/sweetfx_shader_suite_download.html
Extract everything into "OBDWW1 Over Flanders Fields" and then edit SweetFX_preset.txt file by first deleting whatever there are and then copy-pasting there all #define lines from this post http://simhq.com/forum/ubbthreads.php/topics/3882997/Re_WOFF_SweetFX_videos#Post3882997

Originally Posted By: Rover_27
I also had black aircraft recently until turned skin resolution to High

And which resolution did you use initially? Did black aircraft appear every time or only occasionally?
And by the way, did the latest version improve FPS for you?

Originally Posted By: MajorMagee
The d3d8.dll doesn't seem to like my native 3840 x 1024 resolution.

Starting up.
Forcing Hardware Vertex Processing
Create Device Adapter = 0, Type = 1, Flags = 66
Create Device Windowed: 0, Width: 0, Height: 0, Refresh: 0, Format: 0, Multisampling: 0
Create Device RESULT = -2005530516

Thanks for the log. I've seen this kind of error and this is something I have to look into.


I get the black camel every timeand my resolution is 1920 x 1080.
I even removed and reinstalled the enb and d3d8 and it was always the same reproducable.
I can send yu my ENB settins (ini) if you would like to see it.

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#3884231 - 12/26/13 03:41 PM Re: DirectX 8 to 9 converter (that actually works) [Re: AnKor]  
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I get another strange glitch with terrain textures.
Seems like the TAC and parts of the sky superimposed on the terrain.





EDIT: Oh, I just saw you're already aware of it.

I have a 4GB GFX series 7 card and 16 GB of RAM... confused

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#3884349 - 12/26/13 06:40 PM Re: DirectX 8 to 9 converter (that actually works) [Re: AnKor]  
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Hi AnKor,

Don't know what you did, but it's working perfect now with no effect on the FPS. Except for the occasional drop which you mentioned. I notice that it would usually happen after time acceleration and when I'm starting to enter no man's land.

#3884471 - 12/26/13 11:02 PM Re: DirectX 8 to 9 converter (that actually works) [Re: elephant]  
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Yes, it is most noticeable after using time accel or over the front because the game has to load a lot new terrain.

Originally Posted By: elephant
Seems like the TAC and parts of the sky superimposed on the terrain.
...
I have a 4GB GFX series 7 card and 16 GB of RAM... confused

Yep, that's exactly what I saw. And your specs confirm that it is not related to memory issues.
I think I've found the likely cause, but again I don't have a solution. Already spent more hours on it than I wanted to banghead

If anyone has problems with it just set
ForceHardwareVertexProcessing=0
in the ini and everything will be back to normal at the cost of some FPS.

I doubt I'll be able to solve it anytime soon.
The main problem is that the CFS3 engine is so old and does such stuff which more modern games (i.e. those for DirectX 9) shouldn't do. Especially nasty is the way it uses screen buffer to do terrain texture combining. At first I though it is a bug, but looks like it is intentional. First of all it is very slow and apparently with hardware vertex processing something happens in a wrong order and that's why you may see parts of the screen drawn onto terrain.

#3884922 - 12/27/13 07:33 PM Re: DirectX 8 to 9 converter (that actually works) [Re: AnKor]  
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ok will work on this

at the mo it turns my planes skin to black.

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#3884975 - 12/27/13 09:53 PM Re: DirectX 8 to 9 converter (that actually works) [Re: AnKor]  
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I did set ForceHardwareVertexProcessing=0
and still having the weird terrain issues.
I think I'm going to disable SeetFX at the moment... sigh


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#3884991 - 12/27/13 10:38 PM Re: DirectX 8 to 9 converter (that actually works) [Re: AnKor]  
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I don't know how SweetFX specifically interacts with the game files.

When I use sweetfx I get much higher FPS than without it (both in campaign and QC). Also, if I disable everything in the settings file, I can enjoy all the default color schemes from the original game.

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