Arran OLeary Posted April 11, 2008 Share Posted April 11, 2008 Firstly let me thank those that helped me with my validation problems. You guys have provided tech support like no other - awesome! However your efficiency has prompted me to ask another question, which I'm not certain was as a consequence of installing the AUBlue pack. Since installing, all the particle effects now appear as black translucent squares. Ie. Waves are black squares, tire & engine smoke, contrails, dust etc. The only other thing I've done since he AUBlue install was to change the config file as per the instruction in the FPS advice. Any assistance appreciated. P.S. Not savvy enough to add an image although I've got plenty on file! Cheers Azza Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Nieuwenhoven Posted April 11, 2008 Share Posted April 11, 2008 G'day Azza, Sounds as if it may be a display issue. Could you please post your system specs and settings? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arran OLeary Posted April 12, 2008 Author Share Posted April 12, 2008 My current system was doing fine with FSX initially, and I can't work out what I changed that would make it go funny. Here's the specs anyway: Intel Dual Core E6600 @2.40GHz 4GB RAM 64bit Vista Home Premium with SP1 and updates 320MB NVidia GF8800 GTS w169.25 driver Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Nieuwenhoven Posted April 17, 2008 Share Posted April 17, 2008 Some of the beta testers reported issues with the latest NVidia drivers with SP2 - I think this is one such issue. I'll have to let one of testers with an NVidia card handle this one as I have an ATI in my system. Can you also please let us know what your graphics settings are for your card and the FSX settings? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arran OLeary Posted April 17, 2008 Author Share Posted April 17, 2008 Here are my specs, and the settings are pretty much default. 1680x1050 resolution 32bit colour, with everything else set to 'let application decide'. The only changes I tend make are to the GFX fan speeds, as it has a tendancy to over heat during summer! My FSX settings are exactly as specified in you forums, adjusting traffic sliders as necessary to obtain resonable frame rates depending on area. Im not that computer savvy, so I don't tend to tinker much unless I know what I'm doing. NVIDIA System Information report created on: 04/17/2008 20:02:31 System name: AARON-PC [Display] Processor: Intel® Core2 CPU 6600 @ 2.40GHz (2400 MHz) Operating System: Microsoft Windows Vista x64 (Service Pack 1) DirectX version: 10.0 GPU processor: GeForce 8800 GTS ForceWare version: 169.25 Total available graphics memory: 2111 MB Dedicated video memory: 320 MB System video memory: 0 MB Shared system memory: 1791 MB Video BIOS version: 60.80.0d.00.02 IRQ: 16 Bus: PCI Express x16 [Components] nvCplUIR.dll 1.4.16.02 NVIDIA Control Panel nvCpl.cpl 1.5.600.00 NVIDIA Control Panel Applet nvExpBar.dll 1.5.600.00 NVIDIA Control Panel nvCplUI.exe 1.5.600.00 NVIDIA Control Panel nvViTvSR.dll 7.15.11.6222 NVIDIA Video and TV Server nvViTvS.dll 7.15.11.6925 NVIDIA Video and TV Server nvDispSR.dll 7.15.11.6222 NVIDIA Display Server NVMCTRAY.DLL 7.15.11.6925 NVIDIA Media Center Library nvDispS.dll 7.15.11.6925 NVIDIA Display Server NVCPL.DLL 7.15.11.6925 NVIDIA Compatible Windows Vista Display driver, Version 169.25 nvGameSR.dll 7.15.11.6222 NVIDIA 3D Settings Server nvGameS.dll 7.15.11.6925 NVIDIA 3D Settings Server Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Hockings Posted April 17, 2008 Share Posted April 17, 2008 Just for your info, I run Vista, but 32 bit, and an 8800GTS, but have none of your problems. Wish I could help, but I'm not computer savvy. However, it always helps when someone has a similar card just to confirm that the card by itself is not the problem. Hope you get it fixed soon. Prof Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arran OLeary Posted April 17, 2008 Author Share Posted April 17, 2008 How do I attach screen grabs to the forum, so I can show pictures of the black squares that have replaced my particle effects? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Hockings Posted April 17, 2008 Share Posted April 17, 2008 Azza, I think there is a hosting service here on this site, but this is what I use: http://vistaoz.org/smf/index.php?topic=5016.0 ...cheers, Prof Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arran OLeary Posted May 9, 2008 Author Share Posted May 9, 2008 Well I eventually got the {insert swear word here} with my particle boxes so I did a complete reinstall of FSX, patches and FTX plus hot fixes and its now looking a treat. Who knows?, but thank you all for your assistance. FTX Rocks as does the product support. Cheers, Azza Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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