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FPSC Classic Product Chat / Need an ATI volunteer to test shader

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bond1
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Posted: 20th Apr 2010 05:17 Edited at: 20th Apr 2010 05:20
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I'm working on an improved normal mapping algorithm for FPSC, it's very fast and high quality even at grazing angles, and has the added ability to do parallax offset. It renders even faster than the Shader Model 2.0 normal mapping algorithm. But, it uses HLSL commands only available on Shader Model 3.0 hardware.

So, I'm asking for a volunteer that has an ATI card to test this shader for ATI compatibility. The requirements: You must have DarkShader, and you must have an ATI Radeon HD-series graphics card. Not an integrated chipset, an actual graphics card.

Contact me via email if you meet the requirements, and I'll send you the files to load into DarkShader. The first three people to contact me that meet the requirements will get their choice of one of my model packs for free as a thank you after testing.

Email me with your ATI card model, and remember you must also have DarkShader.



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PW Productions
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Posted: 20th Apr 2010 05:29
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Aw, no nVIDIA testing? Darn.

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bond1
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Posted: 20th Apr 2010 05:36 Edited at: 20th Apr 2010 05:37
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Sorry, Nvidia cards are compatible with everything.

It's the ATI users I'm not sure about, and it's about time I get a clear answer - and offering free stuff is best way to get that answer.

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Bugsy
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Posted: 20th Apr 2010 06:01
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erm... yeah... I have an ATI... umm... 1000 or something... yeah that's it. a 1000.

models pls?

JK bond1. I wish I had an ATI for the models. I have these 9800 GT's that are compatible with everything.
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Posted: 20th Apr 2010 08:00 Edited at: 20th Apr 2010 08:03
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I have an ATI HD4800 range and DARKShader. I'll be happy to test for you Bond1.

Emailed.

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Posted: 20th Apr 2010 08:14
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I've recevied two emails so far, one more slot open for a free model pack...

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JZ28
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Posted: 20th Apr 2010 08:19 Edited at: 20th Apr 2010 08:29
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Ill email you bond, i have a couple computers with ATI cards in em.
radeon HD 2400 pro and one other one that im not sure what it is.

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Silvester
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Posted: 20th Apr 2010 09:36 Edited at: 20th Apr 2010 09:38
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Sent an e-mail, glad I bought my EAH5770 when I did.

EDIT : Which is an actual ATI card, just not a Radeon named one.. It came with ATI Catalyst drivers.. So yeah, it's like how Nvidia releases stuff under ASUS rather then NVIDIA at times.


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Posted: 20th Apr 2010 13:27
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Dang, too late.

Ah well. Shall send my email anyways.

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Aaagreen
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Posted: 20th Apr 2010 13:45 Edited at: 20th Apr 2010 13:47
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I'm interested to know the results of this test. My 9800 GT is managing fine, but I will need an upgrade eventually and NVIDIA is just falling behind in the DirectX 11 market. (With only 2 pricey cards which don't perform well as ATI's DX11 range)

I would however, be happy to test on this laptops integrated Intel graphics card

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Posted: 20th Apr 2010 15:29
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I'm late
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Quote: "I've recevied two emails so far, one more slot open for a free model pack..."

These are teh times I wish I had ATI...

God, grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change,
The courage to change the things that I can,
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charger bandit
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Im gonna test the shader today or tommorow


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I had an ATI Radeon X1300 Pro

Does that fit?
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Posted: 20th Apr 2010 18:05
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I have an ATI HD 4870, which I have have tested and adapted all of Bonds shaders on if that helps

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Posted: 20th Apr 2010 19:03
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This is probably the only time since switching to Nvidia I regret not having my HD 2900XT around.

@bond1 - Have you come to any decision about how this god like shader is going to be rolled out?

The final piece of the FPSC graphics jigsaw has finally been found. All we need now is for bond1 to put it in place.

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I have a Radon HD 4250 if thats the correct number.

But since the ashcloud is not letting my dad come back to canada, i cant access the computer, not to mention i cant afford the darkshader program...


but what that picture has showed me, it looks awesome.

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Guess i am late, but i would be glad to test, dont need any model pack to do so .

ATI HD over here.

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I've gotten all the testers I need for now, and have gotten responses from ONE of them so far. If any of the testers don't come through or I need more testers, I'll contact you in order.


Great news! Lewis successfully tested the shader on an ATI HD4800 series card! So it looks like Shader Model 3 is now working on newer ATI cards, and I know how to properly write the shaders to work on both Nvidia and ATI.

So going forward, I can do SM3 shaders without worrying about compatiblity. This normal mapping shader is GREAT. It works equally well on flat and curved surfaces, and you can use mirrored UV's without worrying about inverted lighting. And it will work on segments and static models along with lightmapping.

I still want to hear back from the two others, just to make sure Lewis's card was not a lone exception in the ATI range.

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Also confirmed working on an ATI HD5770.

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Well it says that the newer cards have Shader Model 5, so I didn't doubt their compatability.

Maybe ATI isn't so bad after all.

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Posted: 20th Apr 2010 20:25 Edited at: 20th Apr 2010 20:26
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i have an ATI RADEON HD 3650 graphics card. will they work with that?


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Posted: 20th Apr 2010 20:34 Edited at: 20th Apr 2010 20:36
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Quote: "Maybe ATI isn't so bad after all."


Yeah it sounds like it's been straightened out, either in their newest HD series, or a driver update. I know the previous generation Radeons were not back-compatible with SM3 even though they were listed as SM4 compatible.

Anyhow, at least I can now put actual minimum system requirements on future model packs. Nvidia 6-series or above, or ATI HD-series or above.

Now ATI just needs better PhysX support

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Posted: 20th Apr 2010 21:02 Edited at: 20th Apr 2010 21:04
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And for good measure, also confirmed working on ATI HD4770. Radeons tested on both Windows XP and Windows 7. Case closed as far as I'm concerned.

Thanks for all the help everyone.

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I was glad to help you out If you need more help with the shaders,just contact me and ill test em right away,hopefully ill be able to upload a pic then


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