Issue with installation

[DiveNav]

I also had the same problem. Downloaded the fix. Then got an error message "Could not find any compatible Direct3D devices." I have "Intel Graphics Media Accelerator Driver for mobile" which has choices for "3D Settings"

Any suggestions?

It seems like your videocard is not fully compliant with DirectX9.0.

To run our simulator you must have a videocard that is FULLY compliant with DirectX9.0.
I don't remember which model you have....

To find out ...
- right click mouse anywhere on the screen
- left click "properties"
- click "settings"
- click "advanced"
- click "adapter"

window will tell you which board you have and how much memory is on it.

With that info we can then find out if the videocard is fully compliant with DirectX9.0.

Regards,

I_AM

 

[DiveMonkeys]

It says DirectX version 9.0 when checking out the graphics properties. However, I think the problem must be that I mis-read the memory size and it is only 128MB.

 

[DiveNav]

It says DirectX version 9.0 when checking out the graphics properties. However, I think the problem must be that I mis-read the memory size and it is only 128MB.

mmmhhh .... with 128Mb it should still run ... maybe slower ... but still run.
Did you get the name of the card / chipset?

I_AM

 

[DiveMonkeys]

Mobile Intel 945GM Express Chipset Family
Chip Type: Intel Calistoga Graphics Controller
DAC Type: Internal
Memory Size: 128 MB
Adapter String: Intel Calistoga Graphics Controller
Bios Info: Intel Video BIOS

 

[DiveNav]

Mobile Intel 945GM Express Chipset Family
Chip Type: Intel Calistoga Graphics Controller
DAC Type: Internal
Memory Size: 128 MB
Adapter String: Intel Calistoga Graphics Controller
Bios Info: Intel Video BIOS

Thank you.
Intel's literature claims that the 945 is "compatible" with DirectX 9 ....
Maybe you have an old driver?
Which version is your graphic driver? Last version seems quite recent (9/4/2007) --> Chipsets - Chipset information and downloads

Will have engineering checking into this matter.

Best Regards,

I_AM

 

[jcal235]

Having the same problem, but I need a better graphics card. I'll let you know how it goes.

 

[jcal235]

Installed better video card, works great.

 

[DiveNav]

Installed better video card, works great.

I am glad to hear that

Could you please let us know which card are you using now?

Regards,

I_AM

 

[jcal235]

I'm using the Radeon 9600 Pro Turbo 128MB 334Mhz Core 241Mhz Memory (580). Will you be adding more fish, kelp, rocks and such to the Casino Park Dive site?

Thanks

 

[DiveNav]

Will you be adding more fish, kelp, rocks and such to the Casino Park Dive site?

Thanks

Of course

We are planning a new release in January that will handle more maps and more models .... During the debug phase we discovered that the current version crashes if we post more maps on the server

We are also adding some AI to the fishes .... I am tired to see them go around in circles :no .... once we are done they will actually look smart

Regards,

I_AM