Shimmering light poles.

[Anthin]

Does anyone know how to stop shimmering light poles
and some other upright objects at airports?

Anthin.

[gman5250]

Are you having the flickering in FSX, P3Dv2 or both?

[Anthin]

Hi Gordon.

I am flying in fsx dx10.I also got them in dx9.
I also get sparkles,like tiny flasbulbs going off
and from a great distance. It is only when I am
up close they stop.

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Anthin.

[gman5250]

Hi Anthin,

I ran Steve's DX10 fix for quite some time, but didn't upgrade to his latest release. I only fly FSX now days to beta test my current work(s) in progress, but most tweaks apply across the board for P3Dv2 and FSX/DX10. Haven't had a go at Steam yet...too busy, but I'll have to add it to the system before I release the new stuff.

Have you tried converting your .dds files to 32 bit? The light poles and other narrow round objects struggle with anti alias and dithering. 32 bit renders more smoothly and gets along with fine details better than DXT5, DXT3 or DXT1.

I'm using only 32 bit texture maps for my current work. The biggest difference can be seen in the LM maps for objects like runways and buildings. This is more significant in P3Dv2 using HDR lighting, but also applies to FSX/DX10.

Most people shy away from 32 bit due to file size, but for my money the increase in rendering detail and smoothness is a fair trade off.

[Anthin]

Thanks Gordon.
I don't know how to convert my dds file to 32 bit.
How would i go about doing this?.

With Thanks.

Anthin.

[Jafo]

Thanks Gordon.
I don't know how to convert my dds file to 32 bit.
How would i go about doing this?.

With Thanks.

Anthin.
Google...and dl DXTBmp.exe ...it's a graphic file converter specifically suited.
Remember to '****' as dds files are inverted [upside down] relative to bitmaps...;)

[Anthin]

Thanks Gordon.Sorry Jafo.

I have downloaded the file and will look at it the morning.
Sorry but what does **** mean?

Anthin.

[gman5250]

****=Read the Field Manual or other similar "interpretations". Replace F with anything that comes to mind.

Curious about your settings also. Sometimes bumping up the sliders can help resolve some issues without tackling bitmaps and other labor intensive tweaks.

[Jafo]

Sorry but what does **** mean?

Anthin.
The 'F' is the same as in 'JAFO' ...;)

When I'm not messing with FSX I'm a 'JAFO' in Formula One [FIA Observer/Comms] ...;)

[Anthin]

I will get back to you tomorrow.I am in too much pain
at the moment.

Anthin.

[Anthin]

I can't make head nor tail of the program.I think
my brain is trashed.

I have tried all sorts of settings but no luck.

Anthin.

[rich12545]

I've found that the best cure for shimmering is anti-alias. Go to the flight1 simforum and download Nick's program for using nvidia inspector.

[Anthin]

Thanks rich.Will try that.

Anthin.