Missing orientation preview in ADV build mode

[Loulou_]

Hello,

when I m in ADV build mode, the bloc orientation preview remain blank with a little opacity whatever the block i am trying to orientate. I have played StarMade for one year and i never had this problem before. I have the impression of being alone in this case that's why now i am sad :v

ps : My java is up to date, my graphics card drivers too.

 

[AndyP]

May you add some information about this?

Texture pack used? Resolution?
Maybe, version if not 'current release'.

Thanks in advance.

- Andy

 

[Loulou_]

It happens on the current release : V0.1421
I tried on all texture packs with all resolution from 800*600 to 1366*768.

Here a sample where i try to put an AMC:

i can see the arrow on the block for the orientation but in the ADV there isn't any preview.

Here a sample where i try to put a wedge hull:

I don't see arrow and there is nothing in the preview ...

 

[Loulou_]

up
i want to know how to solve this problem !

 

[Loulou_]

up
After making back my computer to factory configuration and reinstall windows 8 i tried starmade to test my problem and ADV build mode was functionning perfectly. I upgrade my windows in 8.1 version with latest updates and the problem was back again :v

I want to know if someone is playing starmade on windows 8.1 x64bits with his java up to date because i think windows 8.1 and the game aren't fully compatible. Moreover i lost a lot's of fps since new updates while im playing with "low" settings.

 

[MonkeyRebel]

I also have Windows 8.1 and up-to-date Java and I'm experiencing the same problem with the Orientation preview. I've tried updating my graphics drivers, but the updater crashed because it thought I was up-to-date, even though the drivers are not.

 

[Top 4ce]

Sorry to necro, but I've had this problem for a very long time (pre-new forums). I've tried everything to fix it (short of re-installing windows) but to no avail. I've made threads about it with no solution, and now the same exact problem is also happening in astronaut mode.

I got around it in build mode by using "preview block placement" and my mouse wheel, but there is no option for that in astronaut mode. Just throwing it out there and seeing what happens.

 

[AndyP]

Sorry to necro, but I've had this problem for a very long time (pre-new forums). I've tried everything to fix it (short of re-installing windows) but to no avail. I've made threads about it with no solution, and now the same exact problem is also happening in astronaut mode.

I got around it in build mode by using "preview block placement" and my mouse wheel, but there is no option for that in astronaut mode. Just throwing it out there and seeing what happens.

Post your settings.cfg and possibly log.txt.0 on one try to start the game and quitting after using the advanced build mode for a few seconds.
I will check them for errors then.

- Andy

 

[MossyStone48]

@Top 4ce from now on make a new topic with links to 'possibly related' posts you've found that had aged too far for a response or hi-jack their originating thread. There's a high likelihood the cause of your issue is either only vaguely related or totally unrelated but with similar in symptoms to the OP.

As AndyP is handling this issue with you I will leave it open but once resolved to his satisfaction this area will be locked.

 

[Top 4ce]

Post your settings.cfg and possibly log.txt.0 on one try to start the game and quitting after using the advanced build mode for a few seconds.
I will check them for errors then.

- Andy

Thanks for the help!

Spoiler: settings.cfg

C_USE_NEW_PLAYER_MODEL_ = true
C_MOUSE_BUTTOM_SWITCH = false
G_RESOLUTION = 1920 x 1080
G_FULLSCREEN = false
G_VSYNCH = false
G_FOV = 90.0
G_MAX_SEGEMENTSDRAWN = 1300
D_LIFETIME_NORM = 30
G_WINDOWED_BORDERLESS = false
S_SOUND_SYSTEM_ENABLED = false
S_SOUND_ENABLED = true
S_SOUND_VOLUME_GLOBAL = 4
N_TRANSMIT_RAW_DEBUG_POSITIONS = false
C_SELECTED_JOYSTICK = -1
ICON_BAKERY_BLOCKSTYLE_ROTATE_DEG = -90.0
G_DAMAGE_DISPLAY = 600
G_STAR_COUNT = 0
G_VBO_BULKMODE = true
G_VBO_BULKMODE_SIZE = 8
G_DRAW_FOG = false
G_DRAW_BEAMS = true
G_DRAW_EXHAUST_PLUMS = false
D_INFO_CONTROLMANAGER = false
D_INFO_SHADER = true
T_ENABLE_TEXTURE_BAKER = false
D_INFO_DRAW_TIMES = false
D_INFO_DRAW_SPACE_PARTICLE = false
G_SPACE_PARTICLE = false
G_DRAW_MOUSE_COLLISION = false
G_ATMOSPHERE_SHADER = normal
G_SHADOW_QUALITY = BEST
G_DRAW_SHIELDS = true
G_DRAW_WATER = true
G_DRAW_BACKGOUND = true
G_WATER_USER_MIPMAPS = false
E_NAVIGATION_FILTER = 613
G_DRAW_ENTITIES = true
G_FRUSTUM_CULLTING = true
G_DRAW_EFFECTS = true
G_SHADER_RELOAD = false
G_FRAMRATE_FIXED = -1
G_SHADERS_ACTIVE = true
G_DEBUG_DRAW_GRID = false
G_DEBUG_DRAW_LINES = true
F_FRAME_BUFFER_USE = false
T_TERRAIN_DRAW = true
T_TERRAIN_WIREFRAME_DRAW = false
G_CULLING_ACTIVE = true
G_TEXTURE_ARRAYS = false
G_AUTO_NORMALIZATION = true
G_DRAW_BY_SIDES = true
G_WIREFRAMED = false
G_NORMAL_MAPPING = false
G_TEXTURE_COMPRESSION = false
G_TEXTURE_ARRAY_COMPRESSION = false
G_TEXTURE_ARRAY_MIPMAP = false
G_TEXTURE_MIPMAP = false
G_SHADOWS = false
G_SHADOWS_VSM = false
S_PAUSED = false
S_SETTINGS_SHOW = false
S_KEY_ALLOW_DUPLICATES = true
G_PROD_BG = true
G_PROD_BG_QUALITY = 1024
G_TEXTURE_PACK = Default
GIF_WIDTH = 640
GIF_HEIGHT = 640
GIF_FPS = 15
G_TEXTURE_PACK_RESOLUTION = 256
S_INITIAL_SETTING = Single Player
S_GAME_MODE = Sandbox
G_BONE_ANIMATION = true
P_NT_DEBUG_ACTIVE = false
P_PHYSICS_DEBUG_ACTIVE_OCCLUSION = false
P_PHYSICS_DEBUG_ACTIVE = false
P_PHYSICS_DEBUG_MODE = 0
G_DEUBG_LINE_DRAWING_ACTIVATED = false
G_WINDOW_START_POSITION = center
G_DRAW_GUI_ACTIVE = true
G_DRAW_NO_OVERLAYS = false
G_PARTICLE_SORTING = true
P_PHYSICS_ACTIVATED = true
G_SMOKE_QUALITY = false
G_DRAW_STARS = false
G_USE_SPRITE_VBO = true
S_TUTORIAL = false
G_AUTOSELECT_CONTROLLERS = true
S_INFO_DRAW = SOME_INFO
G_VBO_FLAG = STATIC
N_LAG_COMPENSATION = true
N_IGNORE_SAVED_UPLINK_CREDENTIALS_IN_SINGLEPLAYER = true
N_SERVER_TIME_UPDATE_FREQUENCE = 2000
G_MULTI_SAMPLE = 0
M_MOUSE_SENSITIVITY = 0.5
G_HIT_INDICATION_SIZE = 1.0
F_BLOOM = true
F_BLOOM_INTENSITY = 0.4
S_MOUSE_LOCK = true
G_DRAW_ADV_BUILDMODE_BLOCK_PREVIEW = true
G_DRAW_ALL_CONNECTIONS = false
G_SHOW_PURE_NUMBERS_FOR_SHIELD_AND_POWER = false
S_ZOOM_MOUSEWHEEL = SLOTS
S_MOUSE_SHIP_INVERT = false
S_MOUSE_ALL_INVERT = false
S_USE_REGION_SIGNATURE_TEST = false
G_PREVIEW_TO_BUILD_BLOCK_TEST = true
S_EXIT_ON_ESC = false
G_USE_HIGH_QUALITY_ACKGROUND = false
G_DRAW_POPUPS = true
G_USE_VBO_MAP = false
G_DRAW_JUMP_OVERLAY = true
G_MAG_FILTER_LINEAR_BLOCKS = false
G_MAG_FILTER_LINEAR_GUI = false
G_MAX_BEAMS = 1024
SEGMENT_REQUEST_BATCH = 32
CLIENT_BUFFER_SIZE = 65536
ICON_BAKERY_SINGLE_RESOLUTION = 150
G_RAYTRACE_COUNT = 16
ICON_BAKERY_SINGLE_ICONS = false
G_USE_SHADER4 = true
O_OCULUS_RENDERING = false
G_USE_VERTEX_LIGHTING_ONLY = false
CLIENT_TRAFFIC_CLASS = true
G_DRAW_SELECTED_BLOCK_WOBBLE = true
G_USE_TWO_COMPENENT_SHADER = false
A_FORCE_AUTHENTICATION_METHOD = -1
MIN_FFA = 2
B_UNDO_REDO_MAX = 30
N_ARTIFICIAL_DELAY = 0
G_USE_OCCLUSION_CULLING = true
C_AUTOASSIGN_WEAPON_SLOTS = true

I uploaded the logs of that session (including log.txt.0) in a .zip. The ship I tested on was called "adv build test" if that helps. Also tried orienting and building in astronaut mode.

@Top 4ce from now on make a new topic with links to 'possibly related' posts you've found that had aged too far for a response or hi-jack their originating thread. There's a high likelihood the cause of your issue is either only vaguely related or totally unrelated but with similar in symptoms to the OP.

As AndyP is handling this issue with you I will leave it open but once resolved to his satisfaction this area will be locked.

That makes much more sense. I'm use to forums yelling "use the search!" and replied to the thread that was most like my problem. Next time I'll reference it. Thanks for the heads-up and understanding.

 

[AndyP]

G_DRAW_ADV_BUILDMODE_BLOCK_PREVIEW = true

oh, expected this to be "false" thats bad, so its a real bug.
may you post a SMC-Report?

- AndyP

 

[Top 4ce]

Sure thing.

Spoiler: SMC

SMC -- Starmade Checker Tool
(System Diagnostic Tool for determining if Starmade will run)
version 1.61
Licensed under GPL3
by fire219 (Thanks to all who have tested this and previous versions! :D )
Please report any bugs or errors.
Press any key to continue . . .

Test 1 of 3: Windows version detection.

Windows 8 detected!
64 bit version detected

Test 2 of 3: Hardware detection
Creating info reports (this may take a while)....
Searching report for useful data....

Processor: Intel(R) Core(TM) i3-3110M CPU @ 2.40GHz (4 CPUs), ~2.4GHz...
Memory: 4096MB RAM...

Your Intel chipset (Card name: Intel(R) HD Graphics 4000) supports StarMade c:

Test 3 of 3: Java version
Yay Starmade can run

TESTS DONED
Press any key to continue . . .

 

[MossyStone48]

Good catch, starmate Top4ce.

 

[AndyP]

Okay,
Intel HD 4000 may be a reason, drivers checked for updates?

also:
Windows 8 detected -> Is it windows 8 or 8.1?
8.1 has some issues, but they are rather hard to track down, as only some win 8.1 - gpu combination seem to have issues.

- Andy

 

[Top 4ce]

Okay,
Intel HD 4000 may be a reason, drivers checked for updates?

also:
Windows 8 detected -> Is it windows 8 or 8.1?
8.1 has some issues, but they are rather hard to track down, as only some win 8.1 - gpu combination seem to have issues.

- Andy

Windows 8.

I updated my Intel driver (I guess they had an update in August...) and no change. The problem originally started when schema added that back-ground to the orientation. I my theory is that background is in front of the preview, but I don't know how to test it to see.

 

[FunnyBunny14]

Hi. Accidentally posted here.

 

[Top 4ce]

That is sooooo not the current release. Are you hiding in a cave somewhere?
Definitely check out the new version. But how on earth did no one see this?

I nerco'ed the tread...

Warsong warned me and everything...

 

[FunnyBunny14]

You were online when I posted that? Haha, I already edited my post. Just don't necro a thread from may.

 

[Top 4ce]

You were online when I posted that? Haha, I already edited my post. Just don't necro a thread from may.

Yeah, I know.