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=The Component Selector (Plugins, BIOS and folders configuration)= | =The Component Selector (Plugins, BIOS and folders configuration)= | ||
[[image:Component_Selector_Banner.png]] | [[image:Component_Selector_Banner.png]]<br /> | ||
<br />''The Component Selector'' is the plugin and BIOS configuration window that opens when you select '''Config => Plugins/Bios''. It has 3 tabs -- Plugins, BIOS and Folders. | ''The Component Selector'' is the plugin and BIOS configuration window that opens when you select '''Config => Plugins/Bios''. It has 3 tabs -- Plugins, BIOS and Folders. | ||
==Plugins configuration== | ==Plugins configuration== | ||
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To configure GSdx plugin press ''configure'' button. | To configure GSdx plugin press ''configure'' button. | ||
'''Adapter''' | '''Adapter'''<br /> | ||
<br />Here you can select which graphics adapter GSdx will use. This option is especially useful for computers which have a dedicated graphics card and an onboard graphics chip, so that user can specify the dedicated graphics card explicitly. | Here you can select which graphics adapter GSdx will use. This option is especially useful for computers which have a dedicated graphics card and an onboard graphics chip, so that user can specify the dedicated graphics card explicitly. | ||
'''Renderer''' | '''Renderer'''<br /> | ||
<br />Here you can choose the way the graphics will be rendered. | Here you can choose the way the graphics will be rendered. | ||
*By selecting ''"Direct3D9 (Hardware)"'', GSdx will use the Direct3D capabilities of your graphics card, boosting the emulation speed significantly. | *By selecting ''"Direct3D9 (Hardware)"'', GSdx will use the Direct3D capabilities of your graphics card, boosting the emulation speed significantly. | ||
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*By selecting ''"Direct3D9 (null)"'', Direct3D10/11 (null)", "Null (software)" or "Null (null)" the plugin will not render anything, thus not giving any output on the screen. It's useful for debugging purposes only. | *By selecting ''"Direct3D9 (null)"'', Direct3D10/11 (null)", "Null (software)" or "Null (null)" the plugin will not render anything, thus not giving any output on the screen. It's useful for debugging purposes only. | ||
'''Interlacing''' | '''Interlacing'''<br /> | ||
<br />Here you are able to choose between None, Auto and 6 other interlacing techniques, which are used to remove the screen "shaking" or [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Interlaced_video interlacing effects]. '''We recommend leaving this on Auto for all but some picky games.''' | Here you are able to choose between None, Auto and 6 other interlacing techniques, which are used to remove the screen "shaking" or [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Interlaced_video interlacing effects]. '''We recommend leaving this on Auto for all but some picky games.''' | ||
In parentheses, you can see what kind of effect and maybe disadvantage (e.g. like the incorrect FPS readings in blend) each one of these modes have. | In parentheses, you can see what kind of effect and maybe disadvantage (e.g. like the incorrect FPS readings in blend) each one of these modes have. | ||
{{Tip|You can cycle through the interlacing modes when running a game by pressing the F5 key.}} | {{Tip|You can cycle through the interlacing modes when running a game by pressing the F5 key.}} | ||
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'''Enabled HW hacks''' | '''Enabled HW hacks''' | ||
[[image:GSdx2 Hacks Configuration.png|thumb|left|GSdx HW Hacks]] | [[image:GSdx2 Hacks Configuration.png|thumb|left|GSdx HW Hacks]] | ||
{{Warning|Use this settings only in case you absolutely sure they are needed for your game to function.<br />These settings can and WILL cause serious graphical glitches if used in certain games.}} | {{Warning|Use this settings only in case you absolutely sure they are needed for your game to function.<br /> | ||
These settings can and WILL cause serious graphical glitches if used in certain games.}} | |||
This check-box will enable HW hacks that can be configured further using ''Configure'' button. | This check-box will enable HW hacks that can be configured further using ''Configure'' button. | ||
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====LilyPad==== | ====LilyPad==== | ||
[[image:LilyPad_Settings.png|200px|thumb|left|Lilypad]] | [[image:LilyPad_Settings.png|200px|thumb|left|Lilypad]] | ||
This is arguably the most advanced PAD plugin for PCSX2. Use ''configure'' button to open LilyPad configuration dialog. | This is arguably the most advanced PAD plugin for PCSX2. Use ''configure'' button to open LilyPad configuration dialog.<br /> | ||
<br />You'll see a configuration dialog (pictured, click to enlarge). | You'll see a configuration dialog (pictured, click to enlarge). | ||
*LilyPad supports keyboards, mouse, game pads and XBOX 360 pads. Also it includes some very handy hacks for use with PCSX2 like the ESC hack or the Disable Screensaver option. | *LilyPad supports keyboards, mouse, game pads and XBOX 360 pads. Also it includes some very handy hacks for use with PCSX2 like the ESC hack or the Disable Screensaver option. | ||
*The downside is that you '''will''' need to configure the plugin fully at least once before playing any game and it may take quite some time if you are not familiar with it. | *The downside is that you '''will''' need to configure the plugin fully at least once before playing any game and it may take quite some time if you are not familiar with it. | ||
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====Pokopom==== | ====Pokopom==== | ||
[[image:Pokopom_Settings.jpg|thumb|left|Pokopom]] | [[image:Pokopom_Settings.jpg|thumb|left|Pokopom]] | ||
This plugin is much easier to handle for the new users whilst it still allows for great options flexibility (and some of the options are not implemented in LilyPad) Use ''configure'' button to open Pokopom configuration dialog. | This plugin is much easier to handle for the new users whilst it still allows for great options flexibility (and some of the options are not implemented in LilyPad) Use ''configure'' button to open Pokopom configuration dialog.<br /> | ||
<br />You'll see a configuration dialog (pictured, click to enlarge). | You'll see a configuration dialog (pictured, click to enlarge). | ||
*Pokopom is a relatively new input plugin developed by '''KrossX'''. Some of the unique features include pressure sensitivity support and rumble with a custom curve and more. | *Pokopom is a relatively new input plugin developed by '''KrossX'''. Some of the unique features include pressure sensitivity support and rumble with a custom curve and more. | ||
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====SSSPSX==== | ====SSSPSX==== | ||
[[image:SSSPSX_Settings.png|thumb|left|SSSPSX]] | [[image:SSSPSX_Settings.png|thumb|left|SSSPSX]] | ||
This plugin is the oldest of the three and does not require much fiddling but somewhat lacks in the option department. There are some very picky games that will still refuse to work with any other plugin but this one (for instance [[Warriors of Might and Magic]]). Use configure button to open SSSPSX configuration dialog. | This plugin is the oldest of the three and does not require much fiddling but somewhat lacks in the option department. There are some very picky games that will still refuse to work with any other plugin but this one (for instance [[Warriors of Might and Magic]]). Use configure button to open SSSPSX configuration dialog.<br /> | ||
<br />You'll see a configuration dialog (pictured, click to enlarge). | You'll see a configuration dialog (pictured, click to enlarge). | ||
*The dialog will allow you to configure keyboard keys to emulate PS2 controller input. If you want to clear a key assignment you can click on the respective button and wait until the ''Timeout'' timer reaches zero. | *The dialog will allow you to configure keyboard keys to emulate PS2 controller input. If you want to clear a key assignment you can click on the respective button and wait until the ''Timeout'' timer reaches zero. | ||
*The plugin can emulate up to two DualShock2 controllers (use the tabs to switch between them). | *The plugin can emulate up to two DualShock2 controllers (use the tabs to switch between them). | ||