How do I reset my monitor resolution using config files in DCS 1.5?

[alfo9747]

I have had a recent problem with my multi-monitor setup with an AMD GPU, AMD driver and Win10 problem.

 

As a result, I have had to revert to a single 1900x1200 monitor setup for all application for the time being until a solution can be found to my AMD problem.

 

I was using DCS 2.0 Open in a single monitor mode before the issue. I just checked it after the latest DCS update ran and it works fine in single monitor mode.

 

However, when I launch DCS 1.5, I get a FLASH of a squeezed DCS load screen and the full screen DCS splash screen flashes and then I ultimately get a squeezed DCS main menu screen for DCS 1.5. I can mouse around this squeezed and messed up image of the menu, but nothing "clicks". It is like a dead menu.

 

When I click R-ALT - ENTER, I suddenly get a re-flash of a correctly sized DCS brand splash screen and then an immediate all black screen with a curser and nothing else.

 

Again, I believe this is due to the multi-monitor settings (lots bigger rez) in my current DCS 1.5 Setup configuration. I "think" I need a method of resetting the main monitor resolution to single monitor mode with a 1900 x 1200 resolution to resolve. This possible?

 

How do I do that? Where are the config files I need to mod to reset the monitor count and screen resolution for DCS 1.5?

 

I am hopefully assuming this will fix my problem.

 

If someone knows maybe another solution or can advise if I am having another unrelated issue please advise.

 

Thx:helpsmilie:

[cichlidfan]

The file you want it is Saved Games\DCS\Config\Options.lua, IIRC the path.

 

I don't have it in front of me, but if you scan through it, you should be able to find the resolution section and edit it. You can, of course, just delete it which will reset all of the options screens to defaults.

[mkiii]

If you are using multiple monitors as one desktop, try this:-

I am using 3x1920x1080 monitors as one desktop/screen

(Actually, I am using this setup + one extra monitor to the right, but that just entails adding the width of that to these settings in the GUI).

 

_ = function(p) return p; end;

name = _('3inone'); -- call it whatever the file is named

Description = '3 screens as 1 viewport' -- for info only

Viewports =

{

Center =

{

x = 0;

y = 0;

width = 5760; -- note: width of the 3 screens

height = 1080; -- 3d world will only display in this area

viewDx = 0; -- Options.lua via the gui option settings uses 5760 as the screen width. If any additional - non 3d world monitors are used for MFDs etc, the GUI will use THAT width

viewDy = 0;

aspect = 5.33333333333333; -- 5760 / 1080

}

}

-- .... MFD STUFF HERE

-- .... ........................

 

GUI =

{

x = 1920; -- puts gui on centre monitor

-- x = screen.width / 3;

y = 0;

width = 1920;

-- width = screen.width / 3;

height = 1080;

}

UIMainView = GUI -- force GUI to appear in the above screen.