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{{--}} AMD/ATI cards do not support Crossfire in this mode. | {{--}} AMD/ATI cards do not support Crossfire in this mode. | ||
{{--}} Most games will have problems with edge scrolling on [[Glossary:Multi-monitor|multi-monitor]] setups. | {{--}} Most games will have problems with edge scrolling on [[Glossary:Multi-monitor|multi-monitor]] setups. | ||
+ | {{ii}} A forced [[Glossary:Windowed|Windowed]] mode will need to be set first for games which do not natively provide a borderless mode. | ||
==Windows== | ==Windows== | ||
− | ===[https://github.com/Codeusa/Borderless-Gaming Borderless | + | ===[https://github.com/Codeusa/Borderless-Gaming/releases Borderless Gaming]=== |
{{ii}} Open source and simple to use application. | {{ii}} Open source and simple to use application. | ||
− | {{++}} Dynamic, adapts easily when switching to a different resolution on another monitor. A manual toggle is also | + | {{++}} Dynamic, adapts easily when switching to a different resolution on another monitor. A manual toggle is also available. |
− | ===[http:// | + | ===[http://runtimelegend.com/rep/fullscreenizer/index Fullscreenizer]=== |
− | {{++}} | + | {{++}} Lightweight easy to use utility, useful for TVs. |
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===[http://www.nexusmods.com/oblivion/mods/39550/? GameCompanion]=== | ===[http://www.nexusmods.com/oblivion/mods/39550/? GameCompanion]=== | ||
{{++}} Full of customizable features. | {{++}} Full of customizable features. | ||
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===[http://grismar.net/shiftwindow/ ShiftWindow]=== | ===[http://grismar.net/shiftwindow/ ShiftWindow]=== | ||
− | {{++}} | + | {{++}} Manually completely override the size of a game's border sending it off screen. |
{{--}} Slightly overly complicated, not compatible with certain games. | {{--}} Slightly overly complicated, not compatible with certain games. | ||
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− | == | + | ===[http://westechsolutions.net/sites/WindowedBorderlessGaming/ Windowed Borderless Gaming]=== |
− | {{++}} | + | {{++}} Customizable position axis and resolution size. |
+ | {{--}} Slightly inconsistent functionality. | ||
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{{Fixbox|1= | {{Fixbox|1= | ||
{{Fixbox/fix|Instructions}} | {{Fixbox/fix|Instructions}} | ||
− | # | + | # Run the desired game in a windowed mode, {{key|Right Click}} on the '''Windowed Borderless Gaming''' tray icon. |
− | + | # Click on '''Add window''', then {{key|Alt|Tab}} back to the game and push {{key|F3}}. | |
− | # Click | ||
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'''Notes''' | '''Notes''' | ||
− | {{ii}} | + | {{ii}} Pushing F3 alone is not going to set the game into a borderless mode. |
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}} | }} | ||
− | ===[ | + | ===[[Engine:Unity|Unity]]=== |
− | {{ | + | {{ii}}Games built on the Unity engine can be run in a borderless window by adding the launch argument <code>-popupwindow</code> to the main executable and checking the 'windowed' option in its launcher. |
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==AutoHotkey== | ==AutoHotkey== | ||
− | {{ii}} | + | {{ii}} The following scripts require [http://www.autohotkey.com AutoHotkey]. |
{{--}} Games utilizing [[PunkBuster]] as an anti-cheat measure may mistakenly treat AutoHotkey as a cheat. | {{--}} Games utilizing [[PunkBuster]] as an anti-cheat measure may mistakenly treat AutoHotkey as a cheat. | ||
===Saving and running a script=== | ===Saving and running a script=== | ||
{{Fixbox|1= | {{Fixbox|1= | ||
− | {{Fixbox/fix| | + | {{Fixbox/fix|Make and run script}} |
− | + | # In Windows Explorer, File -> New -> AutoHotkey Script | |
+ | # Open the newly created file in a text editing program | ||
+ | # Append the code to the end of the file | ||
+ | # Save the file and run it. | ||
+ | }} | ||
===Scripts compilation=== | ===Scripts compilation=== | ||
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===Borderless scripts=== | ===Borderless scripts=== | ||
====Fullscreen script==== | ====Fullscreen script==== | ||
− | {{ii}} This script will full screen the currently active window onto your primary monitor with | + | {{ii}} This script will full screen the currently active window onto your primary monitor with {{key|F12}}. |
{{Fixbox|1= | {{Fixbox|1= | ||
{{Fixbox/fix|Fullscreen script}} | {{Fixbox/fix|Fullscreen script}} | ||
<pre> | <pre> | ||
− | + | F12:: | |
− | + | WinGet, WindowID, ID, A | |
− | + | WinSet, Style, -0xC40000, ahk_id %WindowID% | |
− | + | WinMove, ahk_id %WindowID%, , 0, 0, A_ScreenWidth, A_ScreenHeight | |
− | + | return | |
</pre> | </pre> | ||
}} | }} | ||
====Fullscreen toggle script==== | ====Fullscreen toggle script==== | ||
− | {{ii}} This script will toggle between fullscreen and windowed modes when pressing F12 as well as hiding the taskbar on the fullscreen mode. | + | {{ii}} This script will toggle between fullscreen and windowed modes when pressing {{key|F12}} as well as hiding the taskbar on the fullscreen mode. |
{{Fixbox|1= | {{Fixbox|1= | ||
{{Fixbox/fix|Fullscreen script}} | {{Fixbox/fix|Fullscreen script}} | ||
<pre> | <pre> | ||
− | + | F12:: | |
− | + | WinGet, TempWindowID, ID, A | |
− | + | If (WindowID != TempWindowID) | |
− | + | { | |
− | + | WindowID:=TempWindowID | |
− | + | WindowState:=0 | |
− | + | } | |
− | + | If (WindowState != 1) | |
− | + | { | |
− | + | WinGetPos, WinPosX, WinPosY, WindowWidth, WindowHeight, ahk_id %WindowID% | |
− | + | WinSet, Style, ^0xC40000, ahk_id %WindowID% | |
− | + | WinMove, ahk_id %WindowID%, , 0, 0, A_ScreenWidth, A_ScreenHeight | |
− | + | ;Hide Windows Task Bar and Start Button. (Remove the following two lines if you don't want that behaviour) | |
− | + | WinHide ahk_class Shell_TrayWnd | |
− | + | WinHide Start ahk_class Button | |
− | + | } | |
− | + | Else | |
− | + | { | |
− | + | WinSet, Style, ^0xC40000, ahk_id %WindowID% | |
− | + | WinMove, ahk_id %WindowID%, , WinPosX, WinPosY, WindowWidth, WindowHeight | |
− | + | ;Show the task bar again | |
− | + | WinShow ahk_class Shell_TrayWnd | |
− | + | WinShow Start ahk_class Button | |
− | + | } | |
− | + | WindowState:=!WindowState | |
− | + | return | |
</pre> | </pre> | ||
}} | }} | ||
====Multiple monitors script==== | ====Multiple monitors script==== | ||
+ | {{ii}} This is a snippet from the [[#Fullscreen toggle script|Fullscreen toggle script]]. | ||
{{Fixbox|1= | {{Fixbox|1= | ||
{{Fixbox/fix|Fullscreen script}} | {{Fixbox/fix|Fullscreen script}} | ||
− | * < | + | * The values '''0, 0,''' represent the coordinates of the upper left corner of the window. |
+ | <pre>WinMove, ahk_id %WindowID%, , 0, 0, A_ScreenWidth, A_ScreenHeight</pre> | ||
− | + | * For multiple resolutions the values have to be the sum of your monitors total width, for <code>3840x1080</code> them being. | |
− | + | <pre>WinMove, ahk_id %WindowID%, , 1920, 0, 1920, 1080</pre> | |
'''Notes''' | '''Notes''' | ||
− | + | {{ii}} Use '''1920, 0, 1920, 1080''' (right) or '''0, 1920, 1920, 1080''' (left) in order to change which side of the screen is filled. | |
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{{ii}} Most Linux windows managers allow fullscreen applications to natively run under a borderless mode by default. | {{ii}} Most Linux windows managers allow fullscreen applications to natively run under a borderless mode by default. | ||
− | Another tip that exclusively works on Linux is running your game in a separate X server. This allows you to switch between your game and your desktop using | + | Another tip that exclusively works on Linux is running your game in a separate X server. This allows you to switch between your game and your desktop using {{key|Ctrl|Alt|F7}} and {{key|Ctrl|Alt|F8}} and it increases performance and stability. To do this, edit the launch options for your game on Steam as follows: |
{{Fixbox|1= | {{Fixbox|1= | ||
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'''Notes''' | '''Notes''' | ||
− | {{ii}} | + | {{ii}} Manually launch a Non-Steam game by replacing %command% with the path to the game executable. |
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{{Fixbox|1= | {{Fixbox|1= | ||
{{Fixbox/fix|Instructions}} | {{Fixbox/fix|Instructions}} | ||
− | + | # Start the game in a windowed mode. | |
+ | # Move it to a new virtual desktop by using {{key|shift|windows|Number}}. | ||
+ | # Switch to the virtual terminal with {{key|windows|Number}} then go into fullscreen mode by pushing {{key|windows|F}}. | ||
}} | }} | ||
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Revision as of 04:42, 21 October 2014
Graphics and video
Resolutions
Video settings
- Field of view (FOV)
- Windowed / borderless fullscreen
- Anisotropic filtering (AF)
- Anti-aliasing (AA)
- High-fidelity upscaling
- Vertical sync (Vsync)
- Frame rate (FPS)
- High dynamic range (HDR)
- Ray tracing (RT)
- Color blind mode
Hardware
Key points
- Fast, seamless task switching with no risk of crashes or freezes with no performance costs.
- Eliminates screen tearing.
- AMD/ATI cards do not support Crossfire in this mode.
- Most games will have problems with edge scrolling on multi-monitor setups.
- A forced Windowed mode will need to be set first for games which do not natively provide a borderless mode.
Windows
Borderless Gaming
- Open source and simple to use application.
- Dynamic, adapts easily when switching to a different resolution on another monitor. A manual toggle is also available.
Fullscreenizer
- Lightweight easy to use utility, useful for TVs.
GameCompanion
- Full of customizable features.
ShiftWindow
- Manually completely override the size of a game's border sending it off screen.
- Slightly overly complicated, not compatible with certain games.
Instructions |
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Windowed Borderless Gaming
- Customizable position axis and resolution size.
- Slightly inconsistent functionality.
Instructions |
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Unity
- Games built on the Unity engine can be run in a borderless window by adding the launch argument
-popupwindow
to the main executable and checking the 'windowed' option in its launcher.
AutoHotkey
- The following scripts require AutoHotkey.
- Games utilizing PunkBuster as an anti-cheat measure may mistakenly treat AutoHotkey as a cheat.
Saving and running a script
Instructions |
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Scripts compilation
Borderless scripts
Fullscreen script
- This script will full screen the currently active window onto your primary monitor with F12.
Instructions |
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Fullscreen toggle script
- This script will toggle between fullscreen and windowed modes when pressing F12 as well as hiding the taskbar on the fullscreen mode.
Instructions |
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Multiple monitors script
- This is a snippet from the Fullscreen toggle script.
Instructions |
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Linux
- Most Linux windows managers allow fullscreen applications to natively run under a borderless mode by default.
Another tip that exclusively works on Linux is running your game in a separate X server. This allows you to switch between your game and your desktop using Ctrl+Alt+F7 and Ctrl+Alt+F8 and it increases performance and stability. To do this, edit the launch options for your game on Steam as follows:
Instructions |
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Improved tiling windows manager
Instructions |
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