Where, in the FS9.cfg file is 'PanelAsTexture=1" shown? I don't see that line anywhere in my cfg file.Thanks,

It isn't. You have to put it there, but don't if you have an Nvidia card.Allcott

hmm, I've got an Nvidia card and find that Panelastexture = 1 gives me a bit clearer 2D panels with little or no performance cost.

"but don't if you have an Nvidia card."Not sure I agree with this. PanelAsTexture is completely system dependent. It has never done anything for me (3 different ATI cards, one nVidia, and 2 different motherboards), but for some it makes a big difference. It's one of those settings that each simmer should test and decide.Cheers,Greg

I have an ATI 9800. What section does that line go into?Thanks,

(DISPLAY.Device.RADEON X800 XT Platinum Edition (Omega 2.5.76) .0)<---s/b square bracketsMode=1280x1024x32TriLinear=1 <--- Add the PanelAsTexture line hereCheers,Greg

Thank you.

Hi y'allThis is not clear to me.I have a Nvidia card (which the team behind 'Jurassic Park' are considering to star in their next movie). Am I better off to have:1. PanelAsTexture=02. PanelAsTexture=13. no line entry at all?Thanks. Help an idiot and feel better about yourself.Mark "Dark Moment" BeaumontP.S. When it comes to FPS vs. clarity of VC, frame rates wins. So consider the question above on that basis, thanks.P.P.S. I'd rather have a full bottle in front of me than a full frontal lobotomy.http://www.swiremariners.com/newlogo.jpg

Mark,It won't damage anything and you can always revert back to no entry. Just try it and see if your panel in 2D looks clearer. Here's mine:[DISPLAY.Device.RADEON 9700 PRO.0]Mode=1024x768x32TriLinear=1PanelAsTexture=0

This is how I have it now ... i.e. to '0'. So just leave things?[ DISPLAY.Device.NVIDIA GeForce2 MX 100/200.0 ]Mode=1024x768x32TextureAGP=0[ DISPLAY ]UPPER_FRAMERATE_LIMIT=20TEXTURE_BANDWIDTH_MULT=200PanelAsTexture=0Mark "Dark Moment" BeaumontP.S. Told you my card was old. Archaeologists keep phoning.http://www.swiremariners.com/newlogo.jpg

Nobody can really say what you should do Mark. All you can do is try all three possible settings and see which one works best for you. You can't do permanent damage by trying any of the three options. If one doesn't work, just change back to the one that did...oh, btw, I think the panel as texture line should actually be immediately after the TextureAGP line there in yr config. Although now that I think of it if you use "textureAGP=0", panel as texture might not have any effect anyway. Or does FS9 even recognize the TextureAGP=0 parameter at all??? ... lol, now I've confused myself...

Here is a link to another post on the message boards that explains more about the PanelAsTexture functionality. Looks like it is best to always have it set to 1. Even with an Nvidia card. By the way, I have a Geforce 6800 and get much better framerates with it set to 1. Also looks nicer to me.http://forums.avsim.net/dcboard.php?az=sho...d=220566&page=2

Right-on! Why offload something the display adapter can do to the CPU? My guess is, the 'hidden' PAT-mention will be set to 1 by default. Adding the line in the fs9.cfg is thus perhaps just making sure FS sets the option properly? @ Mark, you've got 'it' in the wrong section. It should be under the 'Display.device' section. Good luck and kind regards Jaap

<<<<under the 'Display.device' section.>>>>> Hmmm ... FS did that, not me. Ah well, will try changing it about a bit for the heck of it. Thanks, all.Mark "Dark Moment" Beaumonthttp://www.swiremariners.com/newlogo.jpg

Have a new NVidia 6800GT Overclocked (out of box that way), and adding the line PanelAsTexure=1 worked well for me. Saw a distinct sharpness in 2D panel and I swear my frames were up a bit. Flew in some overcast and cloudy weather from Ontario (CA) to San Diego, and then on to Las Vegas. Pretty smooth experience. Stan