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Mpact 2 3DVD QuakeGL Readme File
January 1998
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(c) Copyright Chromatic Research, Inc., 1998
This document provides information regarding the
implementation of QuakeGL with Mpact 2 3DVD.
Chromatic Research does not represent that this driver
constitutes an OpenGL(R) implementation, nor does it
represent that it provides conformant OpenGL support.
The QuakeGL reference driver is provied by Chromatic
Research as a courtesy to its end-users and developers.
This driver is unsupported and may not work properly on
your hardware. Use at your own risk.
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CONTENTS
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WHAT IS QUAKEGL?
INSTALLING QUAKEGL
GAMES SUPPORTED
DISCLAIMER
COPYRIGHT INFORMATION
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WHAT IS QUAKEGL?
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QuakeGL provides support for a specific set of 3D graphics
API functions for games using the Quake(R) or Quake II(TM)
rendering engine.
To run games using the Quake or Quake II rendering
engine a specific driver must in installed correctly. For
instructions on installing QuakeGL on your Mpact system,
see "Installing QuakeGL".
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INSTALLING QUAKEGL
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To avoid problems with other applications, please follow
these directions carefully. You must place this custom
driver into the directory of any Quake or Quake II based
game you wish to use.
>>>To install QuakeGL on your Mpact 3DVD system:
1 Open the directory where the game is installed.
(Where the <game>.exe file resides.)
2 Rename the file "opengl32.dll" (if one exists) to
"opengl32.bak".
3 Copy the file "Quakegl.dll" from the Mpact mediaware CD
into the directory where the game is installed.
4 Rename the file "Quakegl.dll" to "opengl32.dll".
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DO NOT REPLACE THE "opengl32.dll" DRIVER
IN YOUR WINDOWS SYSTEM DIRECTORY!
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Each game has a method for selecting the graphics driver. In some
cases drivers are provided for specific hardware configurations.
Follow the instructions provided with the game for selecting the
correct driver settings.
Mpact mediaware provides some 3D performance control.
>>>To change 3D settings:
1 Choose Start> Settings> Control Panel.
2 Double-click the "Display" icon.
3 Select the "Mpact 3D" tab.
4 Disable the "Auto Select" check box.
5 Set the Performance slider as desired.
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GAMES SUPPORTED
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This driver has been tested and is known to run with the
following games:
Glquake GL demo version 0.95, Quake version 1.09
Quake II demo (Q2test) version 3.00
Quake II release CD version 3.05
GLHexen II release CD version 1.07
This driver is not known to work with any other games.
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COPYRIGHT
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Chromatic Research is a registered trademark of Chromatic
Research, Inc. The Chromatic Research logo, Mpact, and
the Mpact logo are trademarks or registered tradmarks of
Chromatic Research, Inc. OpenGL is a registered trademark
of Silicon Graphics, Inc. Quake is a registered trademark of
ID Software, Inc. Quake II is a trademark of Id Software.
All other brand names, product names, and trade names are
trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders.
This publication is protected by copyright, and all
rights are reserved. No part of it may be reproduced
or transmitted by any means or in any form without
prior consent in writing from Chromatic Research.
The information in this document has been carefully
checked and is believed to be accurate. However,
Chromatic Research assumes no responsibility for any
inaccuracies that may appear in this manual. In no
event will Chromatic Research be liable for direct,
indirect, special, exemplary, incidental, or
consequential damages resulting from any defect or
omission in this manual, even if advised of the
possibility of such damages. The material contained
herein is for informational purposes only.
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