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[SAS~Storebror]

Hi all,

As announced here, I've recently acquired a new Monitor (Acer Predator XB271HUbmiprz) which I'm quite happy with.
The monitor is connected via Displayport since that's the only way to use it's native resolution @144Hz refresh rate.
My old Samsung 24'' FullHD monitor is connected as secondary monitor via DVI.

With this setup I'm facing massive startup delays on IL-2.
Both at 50 and 60 percent, there's a delay of 30-40 seconds each.

I've digged deeper into this issue and indications are that this is a known problem with Nvidia/Displayport combo and it gets worse when you have more than one monitor connected.

Apparently there's a way to work around this issue, and this "ScreenMode Mod" is the proof of concept for this workaround.
Note that this is a WIP mod and YMMV.

Download the mod here:
https://www.mediafire.com/file/xm5c5epgvq75cf3/ScreenMode_v1.0.exe

Installation instructions:
Download and run the exe. Follow instructions.

Credits:
Cre... what?

FAQ:
Q: What's the purpose of this mod?
A: Make your game start faster, especially if you have an Nvidia Graphics Card and your Monitor(s) is/are connected through Displayport.
Q: Do I need to run the exe to install the mod?
A: Yes.
Q: Isn't it possible to install it manually?
A: Sure but I'm not bothered to deal with the predictable results.
Q: Are there any side effects of this mod?
A: Yes and No. The mod itself has no side effects, but there's a theoretical possibility that with this mod installed, in the "Hardware -> Graphics Mode" setup of IL-2 you might get one or more screen modes offered which are not really supported by your primary monitor. Theoretically. Practically I've never seen that. And as long as you don't change the screen resolution from within IL-2, you'll never see it either.
Q: Will this mod break anything?
A: No.
Q: Does it have conflicts with other mods?
A: No.
Q: Is this mod compatible with my modded IL-2 game?
A: Yes.
Q: Also with <insert a mod flavour of your choice here, e.g. BAT or VP or DBW>?
A: Yes.
Q: Is this mod compatible with Stock IL-2?
A: No.
Q: How do I uninstall the mod?
A: Mandatory: Remove the "ScreenMode" folder(s) from (all) your mod folder(s), e.g. from "#DOF3", "#TGA3", "#WAW3" and "#JTW3". Optional: Remove ScreenMode.dll from your IL-2 game's root folder.
Q: Anything else I need to know?
A: I'm married so you're too late. But I'm always open for a coffee invitation.

Best regards - Mike

[Flying H]

 Coffe? Anytime you pass by! Welcome! Step right in, grab a stool and take a seat on the sofa! 

[Blaubaer]

Would the mod affect my system (Nvidia-card, DVI-connection)?

Regards, Michael

[SAS~Storebror]

No, not really.
It will be about a second faster on boot in average on systems with other connection means but DisplayPort.

The real target system for this mod has to have an Nvidia card and a DisplayPort connection.
In that case this mod safes you a minute on boot with a single monitor attached.
And more if there are further monitors attached, like in my case with a 2nd monitor attached by DVI, I save ~1.5 minutes boot time with this mod.

Best regards - Mike

[Greif11]

Does it help for notebooks with NVIDIA cards (GTX950m) ?
Moded game starts slow and more then often with cursor freeze.

[SAS~Storebror]

You can give it a try, it won't hurt.
I strongly doubt that the Notebook's internal display is connected via DisplayPort though, and if it's not, you won't feel much of a difference.

Best regards - Mike

[PO_MAK_249RIP]

Mike
What you done to your avatar??? Glad I'm not epileptic 

[SAS~Storebror]

What? I don't see anything special

[Sid]

Hi Mike
I have used this on two modded IL2 '46 installations on my computer, one a BAT the other an HSFX 7. Both times it installed correctly and has shortened the loading time easily by a minute and a half.

I have an Asus ROG PG278Q connected by displayport and a BenQ FP91G+ on a dvi into an Nvidia card.

Does what it says on the box.

Cheerzen
Sid

[DU30]

Thank you it did make my game start faster.

[Chrival]

Same for me.
Thanks a lot. 

[MDS1]

Just to say a massive thanks to Mike for creating and sharing this brilliant mod.

I recently upgraded my PC with a GTX 1080 GPU with a 144Hz Monitor connected via display port. I couldn't understand why my various installs of IL-2 1946 took so long to initially load - especially as I have all games on an SSD drive.

Installing this mod has significantly reduced load times, very noticeably. VP Modpack, HSFX 7.03 and BAT Linebacker now load quickly with no delays at the 50%, 60% 70% loading phase like before.
Superb Mod for those of us using Nvidia  GFX cards and display port connection. Thank you!

Kind Regards,
MDS1