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'''Key points''' | '''Key points''' | ||
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− | {{ii}} [[Glossary:Windowed|Windowed]] mode | + | {{ii}} A borderless mode allows any windows to be centered and behave like a fullscreen mode. Set the desired game to run in a [[Glossary:Windowed|Windowed]] mode first before applying a borderless mode. |
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{{++}} Seamless task switching with no risk of crashes or freezes with a very little loss in performance. | {{++}} Seamless task switching with no risk of crashes or freezes with a very little loss in performance. | ||
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{{--}} AMD/ATI cards only support Crossfire in this mode for games using Mantle.<ref>[https://community.amd.com/thread/180730 Why does CrossFire still not work in windowed mode | Community]</ref> | {{--}} AMD/ATI cards only support Crossfire in this mode for games using Mantle.<ref>[https://community.amd.com/thread/180730 Why does CrossFire still not work in windowed mode | Community]</ref> | ||
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==Windows== | ==Windows== | ||
+ | {{++}} Eliminates screen tearing on Windows due to V-Sync being applied over any windows by default.<ref>[https://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/b367a457.aspx Microsoft Developer Network - Double Buffered Graphics]</ref> | ||
+ | {{++}} Keeps custom color profiles in use. | ||
===[https://github.com/Codeusa/Borderless-Gaming/releases Borderless Gaming]=== | ===[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. | ||
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'''Notes''' | '''Notes''' | ||
− | {{ii}} Certain games may need to be restarted | + | {{ii}} Certain games may need to be restarted if the borderless mode isn't working, keep Borderless Gaming open in the background. |
+ | {{ii}} Certain games might crash if Borderless Gaming is launched while the game is running. | ||
}} | }} | ||
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</pre> | </pre> | ||
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{{++}} Allows any windows to easily be resized at runtime. | {{++}} Allows any windows to easily be resized at runtime. | ||
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− | == | + | ==[http://www.autohotkey.com/ AutoHotkey]== |
− | + | {{ii}} Games utilizing [[PunkBuster]] as an anti-cheat measure may mistakenly treat AutoHotkey as a cheat. | |
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− | {{ | ||
− | ===Saving and running | + | ===Saving and running AutoHotkey scripts=== |
{{Fixbox|1= | {{Fixbox|1= | ||
− | {{Fixbox/fix| | + | {{Fixbox/fix|AutoHotkey}} |
− | # | + | # Download [http://ahkscript.org/download/ahk-install.exe AutoHotkey] and install it. |
− | # | + | # Go to the '''Desktop''', then {{key|Right Click}} on an empty space and select '''New''', '''AutoHotkey script'''. |
− | # | + | # {{key|Right Click}} on the AutoHotkey file, and select '''Edit Script''', erase the contents of this file, close it and save any new changes. |
− | # | + | # Double click on the file in order to launch the script. |
+ | |||
+ | '''Notes''' | ||
+ | {{ii}} AutoHotkey scripts can be placed in the [[Add instructions here|Startup]] folder in order to be executed automatically. | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | + | ====Fullscreen Toggle Script==== | |
− | + | {{ii}} This script will remove any borders and center the currently active window on the primary monitor by pushing {{key|F12}}. | |
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− | ====Fullscreen | ||
− | {{ii}} This script will | ||
{{Fixbox|1= | {{Fixbox|1= | ||
− | {{Fixbox/fix| | + | {{Fixbox/fix|Instructions}} |
+ | # Download [http://ahkscript.org/download/ahk-install.exe AutoHotkey] and install it. | ||
+ | # Go to the '''Desktop''', then {{key|Right Click}} on an empty space and select '''New''', '''AutoHotkey script'''. | ||
+ | # {{key|Right Click}} on the AutoHotkey file, and select '''Edit Script''', erase the contents of the file. | ||
+ | # Copy the following source code into the new file, close the file and save, then {{key|Double Click}} on it in order to execute the script. | ||
<pre> | <pre> | ||
+ | #UseHook On | ||
F12:: | F12:: | ||
+ | |||
WinGet, WindowID, ID, A | WinGet, WindowID, ID, A | ||
WinSet, Style, -0xC40000, ahk_id %WindowID% | WinSet, Style, -0xC40000, ahk_id %WindowID% | ||
WinMove, ahk_id %WindowID%, , 0, 0, A_ScreenWidth, A_ScreenHeight | WinMove, ahk_id %WindowID%, , 0, 0, A_ScreenWidth, A_ScreenHeight | ||
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+ | Return | ||
</pre> | </pre> | ||
+ | 5. Push {{key|F12}} while in a game in order to activate the script. | ||
}} | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{cleanup|For AutoHotkey only. Unclear functionality, not properly tested}} | ||
====Fullscreen toggle script==== | ====Fullscreen toggle script==== | ||
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{{Fixbox/fix|Fullscreen script}} | {{Fixbox/fix|Fullscreen script}} | ||
<pre> | <pre> | ||
+ | #UseHook On | ||
F12:: | F12:: | ||
WinGet, TempWindowID, ID, A | WinGet, TempWindowID, ID, A | ||
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==Linux== | ==Linux== | ||
− | {{ii}} Most Linux | + | {{ii}} Most Linux window 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 instance. This allows you to switch between your game and your desktop using {{key|Ctrl|Alt|F7}} and {{key|Ctrl|Alt|F8}} (buttons may differ, may be {{key|F1}} through {{key|F12}}) and it increases performance and stability. To do this, edit the launch options for your game on Steam as follows: | Another tip that exclusively works on Linux is running your game in a separate X server instance. This allows you to switch between your game and your desktop using {{key|Ctrl|Alt|F7}} and {{key|Ctrl|Alt|F8}} (buttons may differ, may be {{key|F1}} through {{key|F12}}) and it increases performance and stability. To do this, edit the launch options for your game on Steam as follows: | ||
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'''Notes''' | '''Notes''' | ||
− | {{ii}} Manually launch a Non-Steam game by replacing %command% with the path to the game executable. Some games, including [[Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor]] may run into glitches using this method (as [ | + | {{ii}} Manually launch a Non-Steam game by replacing %command% with the path to the game executable. Some games, including [[Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor]] may run into glitches using this method (as [https://support.feralinteractive.com/docs/en/shadowofmordor/latest/linux/faqs/#i_linux_virtual_terminal verified by Feral Interactive]) |
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==Engines== | ==Engines== | ||
===[[Engine:Source|Source]]=== | ===[[Engine:Source|Source]]=== | ||
− | {{ | + | {{Fixbox|1= |
+ | {{Fixbox/fix|Instructions|ref=<ref>[https://developer.valvesoftware.com/wiki/Command_Line_Options#Command-line_parameters Command line options - Valve Developer Community]</ref>}} | ||
+ | # See [[Glossary:Command line arguments|Command line arguments]]. | ||
+ | # Use the <code>-windowed -noborder</code> arguments. | ||
+ | }} | ||
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===[[Engine:Unity|Unity]]=== | ===[[Engine:Unity|Unity]]=== | ||
− | {{ | + | {{Fixbox|1= |
+ | {{Fixbox/fix|Instructions|ref=<ref>[http://docs.unity3d.com/Manual/CommandLineArguments.html Unity - Manual: Command line arguments]</ref>}} | ||
+ | # Use the <code>-popupwindow</code> [[Glossary:Command line arguments|command line argument]]. | ||
+ | # Launch the game in windowed mode (if no option is available toggle with {{key|Alt|Enter}}). | ||
+ | }} | ||
==Windows troubleshooting== | ==Windows troubleshooting== |
Revision as of 00:10, 6 April 2016
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
For a list of games, see List of games that support borderless fullscreen windowed.
Key points
- A borderless mode allows any windows to be centered and behave like a fullscreen mode. Set the desired game to run in a Windowed mode first before applying a borderless mode.
- Seamless task switching with no risk of crashes or freezes with a very little loss in performance.
- AMD/ATI cards only support Crossfire in this mode for games using Mantle.[1]
Basic Instructions
Instructions |
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Windows
- Eliminates screen tearing on Windows due to V-Sync being applied over any windows by default.[2]
- Keeps custom color profiles in use.
Borderless Gaming
- Open source and simple to use application.
- Dynamic, adapts easily when switching to a different resolution on another monitor.
- Allows games to lock the mouse to the current window.
Instructions |
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Manually setting a game to a borderless window
Instructions |
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GeDoSaTo
- GeDoSaTo and Borderless Gaming can be used together.
- Allows games to be downsampled at any resolution.
- Slightly unintuitive interface.
Instructions |
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AutoHotkey
- Games utilizing PunkBuster as an anti-cheat measure may mistakenly treat AutoHotkey as a cheat.
Saving and running AutoHotkey scripts
Instructions |
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Fullscreen Toggle Script
- This script will remove any borders and center the currently active window on the primary monitor by pushing 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
- Someone needs to check whenever this explanation for the script is correct or if 0, 0, and A_ScreenWidth/Height mean that the script automatically detects the user's resolution.
- This is a snippet from the Fullscreen toggle script.
Instructions |
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Linux
- Most Linux window 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 instance. This allows you to switch between your game and your desktop using Ctrl+Alt+F7 and Ctrl+Alt+F8 (buttons may differ, may be F1 through F12) 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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Engines
Source
Instructions |
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Unity
Instructions |
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Windows troubleshooting
Game crashes on startup
- Certain borderless applications have to be started before the game itself and not while the game is running.
Window constantly resizes itself
- After applying the borderless mode simply restart the game itself, while keeping the borderless application open.