Combat FS: Polygons Are Visible When You Fly Through Fog (198576)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Combat Flight Simulator: WWII Europe Series 1.0
This article was previously published under Q198576

SYMPTOMS

When you play Microsoft Combat Flight Simulator, you may see the edges or outlines of polygons when you fly through fog.

CAUSE

This behavior can occur if a display adapter based on the PowerVR PCX2 chipset is installed in your computer.

NOTE: For technical information about the PowerVR PCX2 chipset, please visit the following PowerVR Web site:

http://www.powervr.com

RESOLUTION

To work around this issue, disable hardware rendering in Combat Flight Simulator. To do this, follow these steps:

  1. On the Combat Flight Simulator startup screen, click Settings.
  2. Click to clear the Enable Hardware Acceleration check box, and then click OK.

MORE INFORMATION

This behavior has been reported with the following display adapter:

  • Grafixstar Apocalypse 5D


The third-party products that are discussed in this article are manufactured by companies that are independent of Microsoft. Microsoft makes no warranty, implied or otherwise, regarding the performance or reliability of these products.
Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:5/7/2002
Keywords:kb3rdparty kbdisplay kbenv kbprb KB198576
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