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* '''Graphics card drivers''': Ensure that you have the manufacturer's graphics card drivers installed. For example, Windows may automatically install a generic graphics card driver that works fine for most applications but which does not offer OpenGL support. You may be able to download and install drivers specific to your card from the manufacturer's site. See [[Troubleshooting_problems#Slow_Framerate_with_OpenGL_Card]] for additional information on drivers. | * '''Graphics card drivers''': Ensure that you have the manufacturer's graphics card drivers installed. For example, Windows may automatically install a generic graphics card driver that works fine for most applications but which does not offer OpenGL support. You may be able to download and install drivers specific to your card from the manufacturer's site. See [[Troubleshooting_problems#Slow_Framerate_with_OpenGL_Card]] for additional information on drivers. | ||
* '''Maximize power performance settings''': If you're running a laptop, chances are your system defaults to a power-saving mode, even with the laptop plugged in. Adjust these settings to maximal power while running FlightGear. | |||
=== FlightGear run setup === | === FlightGear run setup === | ||
* '''Disable unnecessary features''': In the FlightGear Wizard dialog, uncheck items in the Display and Features settings that are unnecessary, particularly "Enhanced runway lighting". In the Advanced > Rendering dialog, uncheck any remaining features and change Shading to "Flat" and Fog to "Disabled". | |||
* '''Fly in daytime''': Changing from nighttime to daytime flying is not only easier on the piloting, but also easier on the graphic requirement. Check the "Time of day" box and select a daytime setting. | |||
* '''Low-traffic airport''': KSFO is a wonderful airport but also known for a high-volume of traffic, which can slow performance. Try another airport if you encounter performance issues. | |||
* '''Fly over non-airport areas''': While framerate may initially be as slow as 5 fps during takeoff, they may jump 5x or more after flying out to less-populated areas. | |||
=== Low-resource aircraft === | === Low-resource aircraft === | ||
Certain aircraft have lower resource requirements. Here is a list of aircraft that are known to offer decent fps. | |||
* UFO: Very high performance with minimal resources. | |||
* Beech B1900D: Able to load. | |||
Revision as of 23:04, 19 December 2010
Settings for Slower Graphics Cards
Some of us don't have the luxury of using the highest-end graphics cards. Fortunately, FlightGear can still render you enjoyment in the skies with a few strategic settings optimizations. The optimal settings may differ depending on your particular computer's hardware setup, so these are just suggestions from which you can experiment.
Hardware Setup
- Graphics card drivers: Ensure that you have the manufacturer's graphics card drivers installed. For example, Windows may automatically install a generic graphics card driver that works fine for most applications but which does not offer OpenGL support. You may be able to download and install drivers specific to your card from the manufacturer's site. See Troubleshooting_problems#Slow_Framerate_with_OpenGL_Card for additional information on drivers.
- Maximize power performance settings: If you're running a laptop, chances are your system defaults to a power-saving mode, even with the laptop plugged in. Adjust these settings to maximal power while running FlightGear.
FlightGear run setup
- Disable unnecessary features: In the FlightGear Wizard dialog, uncheck items in the Display and Features settings that are unnecessary, particularly "Enhanced runway lighting". In the Advanced > Rendering dialog, uncheck any remaining features and change Shading to "Flat" and Fog to "Disabled".
- Fly in daytime: Changing from nighttime to daytime flying is not only easier on the piloting, but also easier on the graphic requirement. Check the "Time of day" box and select a daytime setting.
- Low-traffic airport: KSFO is a wonderful airport but also known for a high-volume of traffic, which can slow performance. Try another airport if you encounter performance issues.
- Fly over non-airport areas: While framerate may initially be as slow as 5 fps during takeoff, they may jump 5x or more after flying out to less-populated areas.
Low-resource aircraft
Certain aircraft have lower resource requirements. Here is a list of aircraft that are known to offer decent fps.
- UFO: Very high performance with minimal resources.
- Beech B1900D: Able to load.