New Laptop- Downloads lack texture

[KenGreen]

I have just bought a new Windows 7 laptop and I've just noticed that any downloads lack colour they all show up as black.
Does anybody have any idea why this should happen.

By kenjgreen at 2011-12-22


Ken Green

 

[shaneturner12]

Hi Ken,

Did you try the advice given on my tutorial website re: black textures?

Shane

 

[KenGreen]

Hi Shane
No I never expected a problem as I copied the entire Auran directory from my old PC to the new Laptop.

But have now fixed it thanks to your guide. On my old PC this is ticked but unticked on the new one. How does this work?

Thanks

Ken

 

[clam1952]

Its a graphics card / driver bug that affects some but not all cards. Doesn't affect the actual running of Trainz as hardware compression is only used when committing an asset, supposedly speeds up the process, can't say I noticed any difference though.

 

[shaneturner12]

That issue can also produce multicolour textures as well.

Good to see that your issue is now resolved.

Shane

 

[bodyfit]

I think your VC driver has a problem, try a clean install may resolve your problem.

 

[shaneturner12]

Hi bodyfit,

You are partially correct, but the actual issue is to do with hardware accelerated texture compression.

The fix is available on my tutorial website.

Just out of interest, is there any particular reason why you have no registered serial numbers, or do you have one of the mobile versions?

Shane