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Q273920: Crimson Skies: Heads-Up Text Gauges Do Not Appear on the Screen

Article: Q273920
Product(s): Microsoft Home Games
Version(s): 
Operating System(s): 
Keyword(s): kbdisplay kbui kbimu msgame
Last Modified: 22-OCT-2000

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The information in this article applies to:

- Microsoft Crimson Skies 
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SYMPTOMS
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When you fly a mission in Microsoft Crimson Skies, the heads-up text gauges for
your aircraft may not appear on the screen.

CAUSE
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This behavior can occur if the following conditions are true:

- You configured Crimson Skies to run in 3D Software mode.

- You changed the Default View setting in Crimson Skies to First Person.

RESOLUTION
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To work around this issue, use one of the following methods:

Cycle Through the Views
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To restore the heads-up text gauges for your aircraft in the First Person view,
press the F8 key three times to change the view to Cockpit, Exterior, and then
back to First Person.

Change the Default View Setting
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To change the Default View setting in Crimson Skies:

1. On the Crimson Skies startup screen, click Preferences.

2. Click Preferences.

3. Click Game Preferences.

4. In the Default View box, click Cockpit or Exterior, and then click Accept
  Changes.

5. Click Return to Main Menu.

To change to a different view when you fly a mission, press the F8 key.

Configure the Game to Run in 3D Hardware Mode
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To configure the game to run in 3D Hardware mode, click Accelerator - Primary
Display Driver in the Video Device box when you start the game, and then click
OK.

NOTE: The Accelerator - Primary Display Driver setting is only available if a
Direct3D-compatible video adapter is installed in your computer.

STATUS
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Microsoft has confirmed this to be a problem in Microsoft Crimson Skies.

Additional query words: 1.00 msgame crimskies cs cskies 1st headsup

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Keywords          : kbdisplay kbui kbimu msgame 
Technology        : kbHomeProdSearch kbGamesSearch kbCrimsonSkiesSearch
Version           : :
Issue type        : kbbug
Solution Type     : kbpending

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