agentmib 0 Posted July 1, 2007 I'm a newbie to ArmA and have been unsuccessful searching for documentation that details all of the configuration parameters. In other words, an All-in-one guide for tweaking ArmA configuration files (ArmA.cfg, *.ArmAProfile, ad nauseum). At best, I've been able to get fragmented parts by googling or searching through forums and wiki's. Any help would greatly be appreciated! AgentMIB "You are born with the truth, then taught a lie." - Unknown Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
raedor 8 Posted July 1, 2007 As far as I know, there's no such guide. For now you can check the BI community wiki. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
agentmib 0 Posted July 1, 2007 As far as I know, there's no such guide. For now you can check the BI community wiki. Unfortunately, I was afraid of that. Already tried most of the forums and wiki's (includding BI's) that I could find. It can be frustrating when all to often, the time spent reading forum threads or following links leads to dead ends. Even my honed skills at using ingenious ad-hoc search queries didnt' give me the specific answers I needed. I was hoping BI had a specific reference document that details all of the game config settings. Specifically. the .ArmAProfile and ArmA.cfg files. The Mod, Add-On, and Tweak communities give a few hints. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jdski 0 Posted July 2, 2007 Have you looked at this site? http://dslyecxi.com/armattp.html Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
funnyguy1 0 Posted July 2, 2007 Would be really cool if BIS relased such guide. Many people wouldn't complain about certain features because it would be much easier to change things. It would help both, ordinary ppl like me, and addon makers (especially new to ofp/arma). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
agentmib 0 Posted July 2, 2007 Have you looked at this site?http://dslyecxi.com/armattp.html I've seen that site. But doesn't do that trick that I need. I'm more looking for more of this type of information that I found in the BI Wiki: Quote[/b] ]ArmA: Startup ParametersFrom Bohemia Interactive Community Jump to: navigation, search These parameters can be configured by creating a new shortcut on your desktop and then adding the appropriate option. Example "C:\...\some path\ArmedAssault.exe" -nosplash -mod=@winter Contents [hide] 1 Available parameters 1.1 Display Options 1.2 Misc. 1.3 Modifications 1.4 Network Options 2 Closer Description 2.1 config 2.2 profiles 2.3 ranking 2.4 nosplash [edit]Available parameters [edit]Display Options -x=       Numeric, used to set resolution width -y=       Numeric, used to set resolution height -window     Displays ArmA windowed instead of full screen        (can be used in conjunction with -x/-y: -window -x=800 -y=600) -nosplash    Disables intro and splash screens -benchmark   Intended for automated benchmarking, but was never        finished and is not working. [edit]Misc. -maxmem=        Limit memory allocation (in MB) -init=         Run scripting command once in the main menu (often used as            "-init=playMission[,'M04Saboteur.Sara']" -world=         Select a world loaded by default, e.g. -world=Sara -noland         Starts ArmA with no world. (Used for Bulldozer) -buldozer        Start ArmA in Buldozer mode. -generateshaders    Use unknown. (Possibly for use with Buldozer) -download        Use unknown. (Possibly set auto download of missing Mod pbo's from            server.) -disableProgramDrawing Use unknown. (Possibly for use with Buldozer) -useProgramDrawing   Use unknown. (Possibly for use with Buldozer) -gamertag=       Use unknown. -dsound         Use DirectX sound. -openal         Use OpenAl sound. -nosound        No sound output. [edit]Modifications -mod=    Allows you to subdivide your addons into different folders,      folder names separated by semi-colons.      See modfolders for more information. -cfg=    Selects a config file like your arma.cfg. [edit]Network Options -port=     Port to host dedicated server on. -password=   Password to join dedicated server. -ranking=    Used to generate a ranking file. -ranking=<filename> -config=    Config file for server specific stuff like admin password        and mission selection. -host      Start a non-dedicated host. -server     Start a dedicated server (not needed for a special dedicated server exe). -connect=    Client-side, server to connect to. -name=     Client-side, User name. -profiles=   Alternative placement for per-user content. -netlog     Enables ArmA multiplayer network traffic logging [edit]Closer Description [edit]config The option -config allows you to specify a specific server.cfg file. [edit]profiles -profiles is a startup option allowing you to choose an alternate location for the user profile files, such as missions and .cfg files. The windows user account would need permissions to write to the folder of choice. An example might be like this: "C:\Program Files\Bohemia Interactive\ArmA\ArmA.exe" -profiles=C:\ArmA\Profiles [edit]ranking -ranking is a startup option allowing you to output ranking info or othewise know as player stats. The windows user account would need permissions to write to the folder of choice. An example might be like this: "C:\Program Files\Bohemia Interactive\ArmA\ArmA.exe" -ranking=C:\ArmA\ranking.log [edit]nosplash -nosplash is a startup option that allows you to bypass the splash screens on startup of Operation Flashpoint and Armed Assault. Note: Real speed-up gained with this is likely to be negligible with Armed Assault, as the loading screens are handled in parallel with the game data being loaded, and the loading itself takes quite long thanks to the amount of data needed. Retrieved from "http://community.bistudio.com/wiki/ArmA:_Startup_Parameters" Category: ArmA: The Game Now that's what I'm talking about! Only more of it for the ArmAProfile and Arma.cfg files! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
scruffy 22 Posted July 2, 2007 There isn't really much you can tweak, nearly all settings in there are either available through the ingame menu or just for information purpose and written, but not read by the game. Only things I know of: - ArmA.cfg HDRPrecision=8; //can be set to 16 or 32 when you got problems with the lighting, less performance - xyz.ArmAprofile sceneComplexity=1000000.000000; //can be lowered (only even more(?)) to improve performance and degrade lod quality You can also mark the sp missions as completed, but I think everything else can be changed from the ingame settings. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The-Architect 0 Posted July 3, 2007 It's best to leave it all alone until after BIS have released their final patch. It's a waiting game. Once they've stated that whatever patch is their final, you can safely edit what you want. Be careful though as some settings may make your gameplay so different to other people's that you won't get the same gameplay as them and confusion will ensue. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
