Changing Graphics Scaling for Widescreen

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Weeler
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Changing Graphics Scaling for Widescreen

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My copy of Links 2003 that I'd been using for years, suddenly crashed big time, and no matter what I did, I couldn't "revive" it. So, I downloaded a new copy and am currently setting it up. I downloaded and installed ALL the necessary patches/updates as well as the Nvidia patch. Now, I need someone to explain to me where I need to go to make "acaling" changes to work properly with a 16X9 widescreen monitor with 1920X1080 32bit resolution.
I did it once a LONG time ago, but never documented it. I only need to change it in the Links game, it's fine otherwise. What files and steps to I take?

I'd appreciate any help............Ron Weel
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Re: Changing Graphics Scaling for Widescreen

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First, your display device must be capable of 1920 x 1080

Second, run the Nvidia patch:
The nVidia patch can be found here: https://linkscorner.org/files/patches/L ... aPatch.zip

Registry settings (Mode) for specific resolutions:

15 - 1920 x 1200 (thanks, langle!)
14 - 1920 x 1080 (thank, Mick!)
13 - 1808 x 1008
12 - 1680 x 1050 *
11 - 1440 x 900
10 - 1366 x 768 **
9 - 1360 x 768 **
8 - 1280 x 960 **
7 - 1280 x 800
6 - 1280 x 768 **
5 - 1280 x 720
4 - 1600 x 1200 ***
3 - 1280 x 1024 ****
2 - 1024 x 768 ****
1 - 800 x 600 ****

* This only works on my computer in Full Screen Mode
** This only works in Windowed Mode on my computer
*** I know this value from my desktop computer
**** These are the original values from 1.05

The registry change won't stay unless you run REGEDIT with elevated administrative privileges (Win10).

go to start, run, regedit.

HKEY_CURRENT_USER
Software
Microsoft
Microsoft Games
LINKS 2003
Display Settings

Put 14 in the Mode value

I didn't need to put the value in "Graphic Settings".
Post if you need more instructions.

Pete
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Re: Changing Graphics Scaling for Widescreen

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If you can get to "Graphics Settings" under options in links, you may me able to select it there.

http://www.lspn.net/community/viewtopic ... =30#p24929
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Re: Changing Graphics Scaling for Widescreen

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My graphic settings show 1680 x 1050. The registry change overrules it. The game displays 1920 x 1080.

Pete
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Re: Changing Graphics Scaling for Widescreen

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Thanks, Pete, that was exactly what I was looking for ! Using regedit didn't even cross my mind until I saw it all listed in your post. Now, I've printed it out and am keeping a copy. Guess that's what happens one ages, right ?

Thanks again...............Ron :thumbup:
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Re: Changing Graphics Scaling for Widescreen

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The System button at the bottom of the Options screen in Links will show the actual setting in use.

What you see in graphics settings may or may not be correct.
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Re: Changing Graphics Scaling for Widescreen

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Weeler wrote: January 25th, 2025, 4:49 pm Thanks, Pete, that was exactly what I was looking for ! Using regedit didn't even cross my mind until I saw it all listed in your post. Now, I've printed it out and am keeping a copy. Guess that's what happens one ages, right ?

Thanks again...............Ron :thumbup:
Glad you're up and running, Ron.
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Re: Changing Graphics Scaling for Widescreen

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Ron,

The registry settings can always be found on its own thread in the 'Playing Links' area, here - https://www.linkscorner.org/phpBB/viewtopic.php?t=478.

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Re: Changing Graphics Scaling for Widescreen

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Gator, I tried doing a "search" in the Technical corner using "widescreen scaling for Links ", and it didn't come up with much of anything, let alone that post. Thanks for letting me know. Actually, thanks you to all of you who posted a reply !

Ron
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