New MP server - launch DCS with no graphic card

[galevsky06]

So frustrated,..... I have a big community project but I fail due to this blocking issue ! :wallbash::hmm:

[sorcer3r]

Some people say we will see a dedicated server software for DCS when EDGE is released. (or maybe with a "later" update ;) )

[Rhinox]

Gimme hope :)

 

So, I just installed a clean DCS World installation. My USER\Saved Games\DCS is empty, but the .\config\autoexec.cfg with my render3D=false. No successful launch. I'll try with VNC, and tell you.

 

In C:\Users\<user>\Saved Games\DCS\Config\autoexec.cfg I have:

 

options.graphics.render3D = false

 

Do you have it exactly the same? No just "render3D=false", but with full variable path!

 

BTW, for remote connection I personally use TightVNC with DemoForge Mirage Driver...

Edited July 21, 2014 by Rhinox

[Blooze]

Just for the record navigate Program Files/Eagle Dynamics/DCS World/Config/graphics lua and set render3D=false. Click on file and then save.

[ENO]

options.graphics.render3D = false

 

 

Exactly like that... make sure the autoexec is an actual cfg file.

 

 

Being in the autoexec will prevent it from being repaired every time that you load a new version or run a repair.

 

 

I run it through teamviewer 9 and it is easy as it can be...

Edited July 21, 2014 by ENO

[doveman]

Wierd - I didn't even get that far, I was having the same problem as the op. There were some settings in the "RDP-tcp" dialogue that looked promising, but never worked for me.

 

I (incorrectly it would seem) assumed that 3D stuff wouldn't work over an RDP connection full stop. The OS is Win 2k8. Interesting to see the differences in setups!:D

As far as I know, remotefx only works with virtualised windows 7 running under Server 2012, although I think win 8.1 enterprise might work as well now.

[galevsky06]

Well, back from the battle.....:)

 

I reinstalled the OS (win server 2008 R1SP2), applied WinUpdates, installed motherboard and i5 drivers: Intel 4600 detected, dxdiag ouput is Direct3D enabled, but neither DirectDraw nor AGP texture. DCS still crashing through both RDP ans UltraVNC.

 

I decided to use TightVNC.... no other change... good !!!! I can launch DCS !!! Yeehaaa !!:v:

 

I still have to validate that autoIT script is working fine from a TightVNC-detached session, and I would become more optimistic.... :P

 

To understand, I am quite sure that Win server 2012 through RDP is OK (I read on msdn that they rewrote remoteFX and enlarge RDP abilities), but 2008 may need TightVNC with no remoteFX (that requires hyper-v features).

 

So, for guys who said that RDP let them launch DCS, could you confirm that it was with 2012 server and not 2008 and not inside VM under hyper-v server ?

 

Anyway, I think that I will try to build up some Virtualbox vdi with DCS powered by win7. I will do my setup.... then convert the .vdi to .vhd and run it on server.

Edited July 23, 2014 by galevsky06

[HiJack]

.. TightVNC.... no other change... good !!!! I can launch DCS !!! Yeehaaa !!:v:

 

I still have to validate that autoIT script is working fine from a TightVNC-detached session, and I would become more optimistic.... :P

Glad you made it :thumbup: I also use TightVNC

 

To get the AutoIT scripts to work for restarting server you need the same resolution on the server as on the VNC session. Anything different will not do.

[Mustang]

TightVNC is the best, the 104th use it for their server admin.

[galevsky06]

@HiJack: why ?

 

Is the only issue the difference of screen coordinates to emulate mouse clicks at the right location ? Because you can use softwares to get true screen locations and modify your script to work on another display.... Unless you think about another limitation.

[Abburo]

None of the 2008 or 2012 will work via RDP. The correct solution is as described earlier by doveman:

 

As far as I know, remotefx only works with virtualised windows 7 running under Server 2012, although I think win 8.1 enterprise might work as well now.

 

RemoteFX is working as a service on newest windows servers and needs some special preparations and roles to be installed. Is not just point and click. However, this service will allow virtualized machines to use directly some accelerated hardware.

 

To be honest, is not worth anymore to have such complex solutions.... let's wait a bit for EDGE. Hopefully it will have that long promised dedicated server.

[galevsky06]

For sure, no dedicated server is a pain. But how long to wait before release ? :(

[Pman]

None of the 2008 or 2012 will work via RDP. The correct solution is as described earlier by doveman:

 

 

 

Not true

 

I RDP into the Virtual Aero server every day almost running Server 2012

 

Pman

[HiJack]

Not true

 

I RDP into the Virtual Aero server every day almost running Server 2012

 

Pman

That is good info there Pman :thumbup:, any special settings to be aware off?

[gheoss]

Im having trouble trying to run a dedicated server

 

Windows 2008 R2 Standard, no gpu...

 

Installed DCS World... autoexec.cdg

 

When i run the DCS, dx error right away..

 

render3d false, in autoexec and in lua...

[Maverick87Shaka]

Im having trouble trying to run a dedicated server

 

Windows 2008 R2 Standard, no gpu...

 

Installed DCS World... autoexec.cdg

 

When i run the DCS, dx error right away..

 

render3d false, in autoexec and in lua...

 

Actually you can't run DCS without a directx capable display adapter.

It does not mean that you need a dedicated GPU, but you need at least a software emulated adapter, VMWare and other virtualization software provide this feature, but you need access to the host configuration.

[scorpion80]

But we're waiting for the dedicated servers just from Lock-On...

 

It's only 15 years....

 

And the answer has been ever the same... "we're working on it"..

 

15 years...

Edited November 29, 2018 by scorpion80

[DeltaMike]

Kicking around the idea of repurposing my old Dell workstation as a DCS server... Just to be clear, it does help to have a gpu even of 3d rendering is turned off, right?

 

I have a choice of slapping an r9 290 in there, a pair of 290x's, an RX 470 or I might buy an old Quadro if there would be an advantage of using Nvidia and 2gb of vram would be enough .. kinda leaning toward the 290, wouldn't be my first choice for rendering but that sucker will compute... Thoughts? Am I on the right track?

 

So that'll be prob e5-2653, 16Gb, win7, 120Gb SSD, and whatever GPU I slap in there

Edited December 11, 2018 by DeltaMike

[DeltaMike]

Kicking around the idea of repurposing my old Dell workstation as a DCS server... Just to be clear, it does help to have a gpu even of 3d rendering is turned off, right?

 

I have a choice of slapping an r9 290 in there, a pair of 290x's, an RX 470 or I might buy an old Quadro if there would be an advantage of using Nvidia and 2gb of vram would be enough .. kinda leaning toward the 290, wouldn't be my first choice for rendering but that sucker will compute... Thoughts? Am I on the right track?