DAY RESHADE FOR OR MSTS ( File ID 88707)

[phigui]

Hi,
A new utilty has been publised today ( DAY RESHADE FOR OR MSTS -File ID 88707 )
But the "read me" file is not very clear ...

I would have three questions :
1 > Where should the " irts.ini " file be placed ?
2 > The text says " FOR CLEAR WEATHER TURN OFF THE SSR " , so what is the SSR ? Where to find it ?
3 > Has anyone tried this utility? What is your opinion ?

Thanks in advance for your lights
Phil ( from France )

[R. Steele]

There is more information in this thread about ReShade presets and how ( and where ) to use them in Open Rails.

https://www.trainsim.com/forums/forum/open-rails/open-rails-discussion/2297492-reshade-presets

[R. Steele]

I finally took a look at this upload. All that is provided is a ReShade ini file which list all the shaders, effect, and their adjustments.

To use this ini file you will have to install ReShade by downloading and following the instructions on how to install. ( the link I provided has information about that and also another link to Elvas tower regarding using ReShade with Open Rails. ).

Once ReShade is installed on your system you can point ReShade to this ini file .... which can be placed anywhere it is convenient and logical for your setup.

"SSR" refers to qUINT_ssr.fx which an adjustable effect that can probably be toggled on/off with the ReShade panel.
This section in the ini file deals with SSR:

[qUINT_ssr.fx]
SSR_ACCEPT_RANGE=2.500000
SSR_FADE_DIST=0.800000
SSR_FIELD_OF_VIEW=50.004002
SSR_FILTER_SIZE=0.500000
SSR_FRESNEL_EXP=5.000000
SSR_JITTER_AMOUNT=0.250000
SSR_RAY_INC=1.600000
SSR_REFLECTION_INTENSITY=1.000000
SSR_RELIEF_AMOUNT=0.050000
SSR_RELIEF_SCALE=0.350000​

[phigui]

Hello
Thank you very much for your detailed explanations . It is clear now !
Do you think it is worth trying ?

Best regards,
Phil

[R. Steele]

I think the Open Rails + ReShade combination is worth trying. Once you install ReShade and the default set of shaders you can create your own preset that satisfies your visual requirements. This particular preset "irts.ini" I found too dark, shadows blocked up. Perhaps eliminating the SSR fx would help, as suggested by the uploader of the file.

[yellowdog]

I don't have qUINT_ssr.fx installed, so there was nothing to disable in Reshade. And this irts.ini filter makes things appear way too dark for me as well.

[R. Steele]

OF course, if you think about the visual appearance of India Rails routes, and the country....very tropical and "sun-bleached"...bright...perhaps the irts.ini tones it down for some foks. Everything is relative.

[phigui]

Hello !

Thanks a lot for your helpful comments ...

Phil