Texture Compression

[SEE]

I have downloaded some very texture demanding campaigns but my 512MB graphics card is struggling to cope and the missions fails to load due to a MONO.SIM not created error (from my investigations this indicates insufficient Video capability and to apply compression). I currently run in 'Perfect' with no texture compression and 95% of my campaigns/missions are absolutely fine with good frame rates. Which is the best method to apply texture compression for the odd campaign -

within ATI catalyst as selectable profile

creating a duplicate but less demanding config.ini

checking 'Texture compression' in the IL2 set up menu before booting the game.

Using the in game Video options

I guess I could experiment but may be someone with a better understanding of all the texture compression variables/options could point out the best method or any potential conflicts by simply changing one of the above. Many thanks..........

Many thanks

[rollnloop]

creating a duplicate but less demanding config.ini

checking 'Texture compression' in the IL2 set up menu before booting the game.

Those 2 are about the same, save your present conf.ini, set s3tc compression via il2setup and, if satisfied, save the new conf.ini for use with the odd campaign.

[SEE]

Many thanks for that, I would have checked S3TC comp without saving the original config file not realizing that it would have been overwritten. Saved me a lot of hassle by pointing out I need to save the original first.......cheers!

[rollnloop]

You're welcome m8

[fewfwef4543]

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[SonyaDavarro]

That's a tricky situation with the MONO.SIM error! Before diving into ATI Catalyst or tweaking the config.ini, maybe try enabling texture compression directly in the IL2 setup menu. It's the simplest and might just do the trick. While you are at it, if you're looking for something less graphically demanding while troubleshooting, some fun can be had with io games; they can be a nice distraction without stressing your GPU.