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A shader is a piece of software that is used to do certain modifications of the GSdx graphic output. For instance | A shader is a piece of software that is used to do certain modifications of the GSdx graphic output. For instance, the production of appropriate levels of color or for post-processing effects. | ||
=Introduction= | =Introduction= | ||
Since [http://forums.pcsx2.net/Thread-Custom-Shaders-for-GSdx?pid=343285#pid343285 January 2014], GSdx supports the use of an external file (shader.fx) | Since [http://forums.pcsx2.net/Thread-Custom-Shaders-for-GSdx?pid=343285#pid343285 January 2014], GSdx supports the use of an external file (''shader.fx'') as additionally loaded shader program, ''alongside'' with the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fast_approximate_anti-aliasing FXAA] shader. This feature is only available for Windows users with graphics cards supporting Dx10 or higher. | ||
=Installation and usage= | =Installation and usage= | ||
Make sure you have GSdx version 0.1.16 or higher. | Make sure you have GSdx version 0.1.16 or higher. | ||
# Download your shader of choice (see list of shaders bellow). | |||
# Extract the ''*.fx'' file inside your ''PCSX2'' directory ('''where the main executable file is located'''). Note that from PCSX2 version ''1.3.0'' the shader should be placed in a special ''shaders'' folder instead of the root folder. | |||
# Rename the extracted file to ''shader.fx'' (remember to back up the existing ''shader.fx'' file in case you will want to restored it later). | |||
# Enable the external shader in GSdx using one of the three methods below: | |||
## Enable the Use FX Shader checkbox in the GSdx settings. | |||
## Pressing ''Home'' while in game. | |||
## Add '''shaderfx=1''' line to ''GSdx.ini''. | |||
''' | {{Tip| On ''low end'' systems the combined use of '''Fx Shader''' and '''FXAA''' and/or a high custom resolution can hinder rendering speed. | ||
Try to fiddle with settings until you find the one that better suits your need for a particular game.}} | |||
=Shaders download links= | |||
* | *You can find a number of shader.fx files created by the community in [http://forums.pcsx2.net/Thread-Custom-Shaders-for-GSdx this] forum post. | ||
* | *KrossX [http://www.mediafire.com/krossx shaders] can be downloaded here. | ||
=GSdx FX by Asmodean= | |||
This is a collection of shaders included on a single ''GSdx.fx'' file. It's also associated with a configuration file ''GSdx_FX_Settings.ini'' that can be modified by the user. It's included by default in PCSX@ starting with version ''1.3.0'' (see the most recent [http://pcsx2.net/download/development/git.html development builds]). | |||
More information and download can be found [http://forums.pcsx2.net/Thread-Custom-Shaders-for-GSdx?pid=288516#pid288516 here] | |||
Current effects include: | Current effects include: | ||
*HQ FXAA | *HQ FXAA | ||
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*Bilinear Texture Filtering | *Bilinear Texture Filtering | ||
*Bicubic Texture Filtering | *Bicubic Texture Filtering | ||
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*Bicubic Scaling | *Bicubic Scaling | ||
*Lanzcos Scaling | *Lanzcos Scaling | ||
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*Blended Bloom | *Blended Bloom | ||
*Scene Tonemapping | *Scene Tonemapping | ||
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*Colour Grading | *Colour Grading | ||
*PX Cel Shading | *PX Cel Shading | ||
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*Scanline Emulation | *Scanline Emulation | ||
*Vignette | *Vignette | ||
*Subpixel Dithering | *Subpixel Dithering | ||
*Px Border (MSAA Workaround) | *Px Border (MSAA Workaround) | ||
The default setup is enhancement settings (compliment/enhance the original game's image, without changing it's overall tone & feel) and pretty neutral, so people who don't want to play with the settings can just turn it on and use it. | '''Asmodean''': "You can enable, or disable each effect, from inside the shader settings file. Everything is customizable. Settings are clearly sectioned, and labeled. Use the documentation comments inside the configuration file for instructions on each option. The default setup is enhancement settings (compliment/enhance the original game's image, without changing it's overall tone & feel) and pretty neutral, so people who don't want to play with the settings can just turn it on and use it." | ||
{{Tip|To get the most out of | {{Tip|To get the most out of GSdx FX, try experiment by customizing settings and combining some effects together.}} | ||
=SweetFX= | =SweetFX= | ||
GDdx | GDdx (in Direct3D 11 mode) is compatible with [http://www.guru3d.com/files-details/sweetfx-shader-suite-download.html SweetFX] post-processing effects suite.<br /> | ||
<br />Use [http://sweetfx.thelazy.net/ SweetFX Configurator] to install and configure it. Simply add PCSX2 to its GUI and click on ''Add SweetFX'', the configurator is going to copy the required files automatically, you can remove | Use [http://sweetfx.thelazy.net/ SweetFX Configurator] to install and configure it. Simply add PCSX2 to its GUI and click on ''Add SweetFX'', the configurator is going to copy the required files automatically, you can remove them by clicking on the ''Remove SweetFX'' option at any time. | ||
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* ''PrtScrn'': Take a screenshot. | * ''PrtScrn'': Take a screenshot. | ||
* ''Scroll Lock'': Toggle SweetFX '''ON''' and '''OFF'''. | * ''Scroll Lock'': Toggle SweetFX '''ON''' and '''OFF'''. | ||
* ''Pause'': Reload the SweetFX settings | * ''Pause'': Reload the SweetFX settings file (useful to change the the effects on the configurator and see the results while in game). | ||
{{General articles}} | {{General articles}} | ||