Barco FirePro 3D Graphics, User Manual

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42 Display Controller
OpenGL and Direct3D
The OpenGL and Direct3D pages of the Advanced Properties page are
divided into two sections: Main Settings and Custom Settings.
M
AIN
S
ETTINGS
In the Main Settings section there is a slider bar which allows the user to
adjust the OpenGL or Direct3D settings for optimum performance,
optimum quality or for a point in between. There is also a checkbox
provided for enabling Custom Settings.
C
USTOM
S
ETTINGS
Barco recommends that you use the default settings, unless your
viewing application vendor provides detailed information on custom
settings.
In the Custom Settings section the user can fine tune the following
options:
• Anisotropic filtering
• SMOOTHVISION
• Wait for Vertical Sync
A
NISOTROPIC
F
ILTERING
Anisotropic filtering is a technique that preserves detail on surfaces that
have three-dimensional perspective and fade away into the background.
It works best when used in conjunction with Mipmapping.
Anisotropic filtering can be set to favor either an increase in system
processing performance or improved image quality.
If you are unsure how to configure anisotropic filtering, use the
Application Preference option. Your display will automatically
adjust to the application’s requirements.