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--- manual:joystick_graphics [2017/01/18 17:41] – created rgoetz
+++ manual:joystick_graphics [2017/01/19 08:04] – rgoetz
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-===== Basic settings joystick (PC) =====
+====== Joystick & graphics settings (PC) ======
+====== 1. Basic settings joystick  ======
 Open “Settings” in the main menu and choose “Control” in the submenu.
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-===  Programming joystick axis ===
+=====  Programming joystick axis =====
   * Click left in the mid field of the function you want to program the joystick.
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   * If you want to delete a setting click once again on the mid bar and press “Delete” on your keyboard
-===  Programming joystick buttons or keyboard ===
+=====  Programming joystick buttons or keyboard =====
 Proceed as follows to program functions such as like flaps or brakes.
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-===  Separate joystick and rudder pedals ===
+=====  Separate joystick and rudder pedals =====
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-=== Troubleshooting joystick and other USB devices ===
+===== Troubleshooting joystick and other USB devices =====
 If you have any problem in programming the buttons or axis on your USB device then please click on the displayed USB device button at the “Primary” menu. After that you`ll see this interface. Here you can enable or disable your USB device and double check all axes and buttons. You can`t program axes or buttons via this interface but check the function.
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-===  Joystick calibration ===
+=====  Joystick calibration =====
 Go to the controls menu. At the bottom left corner of the screen, click on your device shown in the box. At the top right corner of the next screen, click on the symbol that looks like a target. Then follow the instructions to move and center the sticks and throttle slider.
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+====== 2. Graphics settings ========
+Open the graphics settings from the main menu by clicking on “Settings” and “Graphics”.
+Use the graphics settings to optimize the flight simulator performance on your PC. For a smooth experience you will need an actual graphics card driver.
+If you ever have an issue in terms of graphics, please check your graphics card driver.
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+===== Resolution =====
+Please disable any monitor zoom functions and set up the monitor resolution using this selection:
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+If you have a special resolution or encounter issue with a low frame rate then please use the “Window mode”. Now, you can scale the window size up to your full monitor size. This mode can help in case you encounter certain graphics card issues.
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+===== Limit frame rate =====
+Per default “vsync” is on. If you have any trouble obtaining a smooth performance you can limit the frame rate. The lowest is 120 FPS
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+===== Custom graphics settings =====
+To enable the individual graphics settings click on “custom” at the first line. The next 5 lines will be enabled. Now you can set up the texture quality or building density individually. To reset this settings simply click on one of the preset setups at the line “Graphics quality”.
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