OpenGL mode help.

GZDUser · Post by **GZDUser** » Fri Sep 22, 2006 13:54

Hello.

I need help with using openGL mode. When I try to change it from software mode to opengl mode, the screen refreshes, but it doesn't say opengl mode.

Did I miss something?

BlazingPhoenix · Post by **BlazingPhoenix** » Fri Sep 22, 2006 21:40

It changes when GZDoom starts up again.

Post by **Graf Zahl** » Fri Sep 22, 2006 21:50

If it doesn't change it means that it couldn't initialize OpenGL, most likely because the graphics card can't handle it. What card do you have?

GZDUser · Post by **GZDUser** » Fri Sep 22, 2006 23:41

I don't know really what my graphics card is and to be honest, I don't know how to check it out.

Post by **wildweasel** » Sat Sep 23, 2006 4:05

Here's the foolproof way to check.

Right click on your desktop and select Properties.
Click the Settings tab.
Click the Advanced button in the lower right corner.
Select the Adapter tab on the window that appears.
At the top of the window, in the section labelled "Adapter Type", should be the name of your graphics card.

GZDUser · Post by **GZDUser** » Sat Sep 23, 2006 15:34

Thanks. Now, I have two computers:

The old one says: RADEON 7000/RADEON VE family (Microsoft Corporation)

The new one: ATI RADEON XPRESS 200 Series

Are both of these good enough; are neither good enough; or is one of them better than the other?

Thanks.

Post by **Graf Zahl** » Sat Sep 23, 2006 16:15

The old one probably needs a new driver. If it says Microsoft you may have a driver installed that doesn't support OpenGL.

GZDUser · Post by **GZDUser** » Sat Sep 23, 2006 17:50

Thanks, man.

How bout the newer one, is that one openGL compatible?

Post by **Graf Zahl** » Sat Sep 23, 2006 18:29

It should be if the correct driver is installed. Why don't you just check it?

GZDUser · Post by **GZDUser** » Sat Sep 23, 2006 18:38

Graf Zahl wrote:It should be if the correct driver is installed. Why don't you just check it?

If you mean attempt to run GZDoom on my new computer, then yep, I'm gonna try it in a bit. Otherwise Doom will rain on me for every good mod that requires openGL mode (just kidding, but yeah, I wont be able to play openGL mode mods on my home computers

)

It's so stupid though, there's no one in my town who plays Doom like me who has ZDoom/GZDoom who can test openGL mode.

Oh well...

GZDUser · Post by **GZDUser** » Sat Sep 23, 2006 20:20

Damnit!!

Well, the newer comp does have openGL, but when I resize my GZDoom screen this is what i get:

Anyone know how to fix this?

GZDUser · Post by **GZDUser** » Sat Sep 23, 2006 20:41

Oh yeah, if anyone noticed, you can see weird, blue-colored monsters mixed up in there.

Post by **Nash** » Sun Sep 24, 2006 7:23

Looks like another one of those ATI graphics card problems.

NeoHippo · Post by **NeoHippo** » Sun Sep 24, 2006 18:44

The ATI RADEON XPRESS 200 Series is not just a graphics chip but ATI's entry into the chipset market. The ATI - NVIDIA battle continues ...

@GZDUser: Since that chipset is definitely OpenGL capable, you might try to change the resolution to a lesser setting. like 640x480.
If that helps, then gradually increase the resolution. I usually play at 1024x768.

GZDUser · Post by **GZDUser** » Sun Sep 24, 2006 22:34

NeoHippo wrote:The ATI RADEON XPRESS 200 Series is not just a graphics chip but ATI's entry into the chipset market. The ATI - NVIDIA battle continues ...

@GZDUser: Since that chipset is definitely OpenGL capable, you might try to change the resolution to a lesser setting. like 640x480.
If that helps, then gradually increase the resolution. I usually play at 1024x768.

Oh, well, I usually play using 320x200.