Display resolutions in BVE - Get more if you want to

[reschanger]

BVE 4 is internally limited to display resolutions of 640x480 in window mode and 640x480, 800x600 and 1024x768 in fullscreen mode.

Users of widescreen displays, those who want to make use of their big 1600x1200 displays or those who, for whatever reasons, have to stick to window mode but want higher resolutions, are probably disappointed by these limitations of BVE's.

This little tool in the attatchment allows you to set up ANY resolution you want either in window mode or fullscreen mode, so you can enjoy your widescreen monitor or whatever.

Resolutions wider than 4:3, for example 1440x900 or 1680x1050, will result in the cap being cropped at the top and bottom, however, unless someone creates special widescreen cabs. And narrower resolutions like 1280x1024 will have a part above and below the cab being transparent, which isn't too much of an issue, just don't scroll too far up or down.

So, feel free to experiment with new resolutions you could't get before... Be sure to read the readme first. Source code included.

Works with BVE 4 version 4.2.1947.25355 only!

You might need to install Microsoft's .NET Framework 2.0 first:
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/d...displaylang=en

[reschanger]

RE: Display resolutions in BVE - Get more if you want to

And here is a screenshot of the actual program. Just enter the resolutions you want and click 'Patch'. For fullscreen mode, be sure that the resolution you enter is supported by your graphics card and monitor (e.g. 1600x1200 and not 1601x1201). No restrictions apply for window mode. You still have to change between window/fullscreen mode in BVE 4 itself.

I would be glad to hear some responses, especially from route and train developers. A new level of detail could be achieved now that it is possible to utilize higher resolutions. Imagine a 2048x2048 cab image, if that's possible, or even higher details route textures...

So, let me know what you think about this.

[reschanger]

RE: Display resolutions in BVE - Get more if you want to

So, even though nobody seems to be interested in here, there is a new version available which solves the problem with widescreens and narrowscreens:

You can run BVE in any resolution you want (say 1680x1050, 1600x1200, etc.) and for widescreen resolutions, parts of the cab will not be occluded any more. Likewise on 1280x1024, there will be no transparency above and below the cab anymore, if you want to, because the aspect ratio can now be controlled from within the tool.

I will not further respond to myself anymore, just in case some of you want to run BVE in higher resolutions or on their widescreen notebook or narrowscreen LCD, there are no restrictions anymore.

Good luck driving in High Definition BVE!

[techno79]

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Don't have a widescreen monitor. Would test it whenever I get one.

How does a higher resolution effect the objects on some routes though? Is the clarity any different?

[chrisgd]

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I just tried this -- its not bad at all.
Thank you.

[womer_uk]

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Excellent work, well done,

Shame there isn't one for BVE 2 !

John

[BNSF4723]

RE: Display resolutions in BVE - Get more if you want to

Would this work for non-widescreen resolutions as well? Such as 1280x1024?

[reschanger]

RE: Display resolutions in BVE - Get more if you want to

"Would this work for non-widescreen resolutions as well? Such as 1280x1024?"

Any arbitrary resolution will work. All you have to do is to enter the resolution for window/fullscreen as you like, and then make sure you select the 5:4 aspect ratio from the list (1280x1024 is 5:4).

The selection of the resolutions and the aspect ratio is separated, because BVE sets up one aspect ratio only, so if you entered two resolutions that do not share the same aspect ratio, there would be ambiguity. You still need to switch between window/fullscreen in-game.

By the way,

the latest and for now final version available is 1.0.0.9 (see attachment). This now enabled changing window/fullscreen resolutions, proper aspect ratio and validates your version of BVE, so you can't accidently use it on BVE 2 or other versions of BVE 4.

[BNSF4723]

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Thanks

[Barney]

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Very interesting and definitely quite useful. I'll put it to good 1600 x 1200 use immediately. :-)