Help! 2.6 Graphical Glitch

tyler84 · 12-11-2007, 09:23 PM

hi guys, i've been using serenescreen marine screensaver for a long time.. it has been running flawlessly until recently when i changed my computer. I experienced shades of blue blocks and unviewable corals.

FYI, i am using a ATI Radeon Hd3870 graphics card. Anyone can provide solution to this??

Thanks in advance

ESHIREY · 12-11-2007, 09:30 PM

Sorry I can't help you but I would like to you to the forum.

tyler84 · 12-11-2007, 09:35 PM

erm. I shall post a screenshot tonight as i am still in army camp. By the way, Dream Aquarium works fine for me.

patscarr · 12-11-2007, 10:56 PM

Try updating your drivers

tyler84 · 12-11-2007, 11:14 PM

it's been updated to the latest drivers, Catalyst 7.11. Anyone using HD3870 gfx card and got it running ?? Anyway, i will post a screenshot of it tonight.

Edgar · 12-11-2007, 11:19 PM

New ATI graphics cards and its new drivers doesn't seem to be handling the compatibility with the old Direct X version software.
Right now, I don't see how it can be fix unless ATI comes up with the fix or the screensavers get rewritten for newer version of DirectX.
Rewriting will take a while, as you will see with MA3.0.
If there is an old ATI drivers for the graphic card, it will work. But having a new graphic card means using an older version of the drivers to be out of the question.
Maybe if there are enough people sending a complain to ATI, they may fix it sooner.

tyler84 · 12-12-2007, 12:18 AM

Guys, Thanks for your prompt response.. i guess i have to wait for either MA 3.0 or ATI new drivers..Is there a Est Release Date for MA 3.0.??

Tiny Turtle · 12-12-2007, 12:50 AM

Nope, nothing fixed. We *are* nearing up to a release, but it could still be months away AFAIK.

Jav400 · 12-12-2007, 07:45 AM

tyler

Jim doesn't give "release dates" per se. There is no way to accurately judge just what might happen in the programming at any given time that could cause a delay.

There are several things left to go in the new version, but, suffice to say that we are getting relatively close.

tyler84 · 12-12-2007, 06:51 PM

I've checked with some users with the hd3870 graphics card, all encountered the same problem. seems like ATI cards always have problems with serenescreen.

Edgar · 12-13-2007, 12:20 AM

I think ATI fixes the bugs in popular games first before anything else. Hopefully they will fix the compatibillity bug with old DirectX soon.

tyler84 · 12-21-2007, 02:51 AM

UPDATE!!! i am pleased to report that the marine aquarium is working as normal again due to the new driver update released by ATI.

Thanks all once again..

Edgar · 12-21-2007, 02:57 AM

Thanks for the heads up. I will try it as soon as I can.

patscarr · 12-21-2007, 03:08 AM

Thanks for letting us know, tyler. By the way, for future reference, what's the driver version number?

Edgar · 12-21-2007, 12:35 PM

I am sorry to say that not all the issues were fix. Some parts of the models are popping in and out still. I think ATI is trying to do too much optimization that it ends up removing models that it thinks is hidden but are really not.

tyler84 · 12-21-2007, 05:34 PM

Catalyst 7.12..

tyler84 · 12-21-2007, 05:34 PM

Originally posted by Edgar:

I am sorry to say that not all the issues were fix. Some parts of the models are popping in and out still. I think ATI is trying to do too much optimization that it ends up removing models that it thinks is hidden but are really not.

works fine for me though..

Sinami · 03-30-2008, 05:33 PM

I am having a similar issue, I just updated to the latest driver 7.15. I also have an HD2900 PRO card. I never cared for ATI cards, now I remember why. I tried this card out, first time in years going to ATI cards from Nvidia.

My fish just all dissapear except the fins. Semms mostly as they go behind something.

I run Vista Ultimate 64bit
4GB Ram
AMD 64 X2 6400+ 3.2ghz
ATI HD2900PRO 512mb Video.

Annoying issue, went from 7.12 driver and still same issue. It doesnt happen all the time just here and there. Still an awesome scene but very annoyed with this issue.

Sinami · 04-04-2008, 07:47 PM

Has anyone discovered a fix to this issue? I like the whole fish, I mean the fins are nice and all, but the fish itself is much more colorful =)

I have tried multiple drivers for my ATI card.

12-11-2007, 09:23 PM	#1
tyler84 Registered Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 10	Help! 2.6 Graphical Glitch hi guys, i've been using serenescreen marine screensaver for a long time.. it has been running flawlessly until recently when i changed my computer. I experienced shades of blue blocks and unviewable corals. FYI, i am using a ATI Radeon Hd3870 graphics card. Anyone can provide solution to this?? Thanks in advance

12-11-2007, 09:30 PM	#2
ESHIREY Smilie Dragon Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Lebanon, PA Posts: 4,725	Sorry I can't help you but I would like to you to the forum. Thank you for taking the time to read this.

12-11-2007, 10:56 PM	#4
patscarr Pet Shark Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Back in Buffalo Posts: 5,455	Try updating your drivers Patrick

12-11-2007, 11:19 PM	#6
Edgar Prolific/SereneScreen Developer Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Norwalk, CA Posts: 513	New ATI graphics cards and its new drivers doesn't seem to be handling the compatibility with the old Direct X version software. Right now, I don't see how it can be fix unless ATI comes up with the fix or the screensavers get rewritten for newer version of DirectX. Rewriting will take a while, as you will see with MA3.0. If there is an old ATI drivers for the graphic card, it will work. But having a new graphic card means using an older version of the drivers to be out of the question. Maybe if there are enough people sending a complain to ATI, they may fix it sooner. *Edgar Tolentino* Prolific Developer www.prolific.com www.LifeGlobe.com

12-12-2007, 12:50 AM	#8
Tiny Turtle is pleased Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Stockholm, Sweden Posts: 7,365	Nope, nothing fixed. We are nearing up to a release, but it could still be months away AFAIK. Thanks to Morgan, Tiny Snapshots is up and running again with "Tiny Järvafält" as the latest addition – Go have a look and tell me what you think. "We knew the world would not be the same. A few people laughed, a few people cried, most people were silent. I remembered the line from the Hindu scripture, the Bhagavad-Gita. Vishnu is trying to persuade the Prince that he should do his duty and to impress him takes on his multi-armed form and says, 'Now, I am become Death, the destroyer of worlds.' I suppose we all thought that, one way or another." /Robert Oppenheimer on witnessing the first thermonuclear detonation in history.

12-11-2007, 09:35 PM	#3
tyler84 Registered Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 10	erm. I shall post a screenshot tonight as i am still in army camp. By the way, Dream Aquarium works fine for me.

12-11-2007, 11:14 PM	#5
tyler84 Registered Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 10	it's been updated to the latest drivers, Catalyst 7.11. Anyone using HD3870 gfx card and got it running ?? Anyway, i will post a screenshot of it tonight.

12-12-2007, 12:18 AM	#7
tyler84 Registered Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 10	Guys, Thanks for your prompt response.. i guess i have to wait for either MA 3.0 or ATI new drivers..Is there a Est Release Date for MA 3.0.??

12-12-2007, 07:45 AM	#9
Jav400 Administrator Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Tennessee Posts: 9,725	tyler Jim doesn't give "release dates" per se. There is no way to accurately judge just what might happen in the programming at any given time that could cause a delay. There are several things left to go in the new version, but, suffice to say that we are getting relatively close. Michael Administrator of Inside:SereneScreen Aquarium Forum, Chatroom, Fan Site & *Gallery* DVD Collection

12-12-2007, 06:51 PM	#10
tyler84 Registered Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 10	I've checked with some users with the hd3870 graphics card, all encountered the same problem. seems like ATI cards always have problems with serenescreen.

12-13-2007, 12:20 AM	#11
Edgar Prolific/SereneScreen Developer Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Norwalk, CA Posts: 513	I think ATI fixes the bugs in popular games first before anything else. Hopefully they will fix the compatibillity bug with old DirectX soon. *Edgar Tolentino* Prolific Developer www.prolific.com www.LifeGlobe.com

12-21-2007, 02:51 AM	#12
tyler84 Registered Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 10	UPDATE!!! i am pleased to report that the marine aquarium is working as normal again due to the new driver update released by ATI. Thanks all once again..

12-21-2007, 02:57 AM	#13
Edgar Prolific/SereneScreen Developer Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Norwalk, CA Posts: 513	Thanks for the heads up. I will try it as soon as I can. *Edgar Tolentino* Prolific Developer www.prolific.com www.LifeGlobe.com

12-21-2007, 03:08 AM	#14
patscarr Pet Shark Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Back in Buffalo Posts: 5,455	Thanks for letting us know, tyler. By the way, for future reference, what's the driver version number? Patrick

12-21-2007, 12:35 PM	#15
Edgar Prolific/SereneScreen Developer Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Norwalk, CA Posts: 513	I am sorry to say that not all the issues were fix. Some parts of the models are popping in and out still. I think ATI is trying to do too much optimization that it ends up removing models that it thinks is hidden but are really not. *Edgar Tolentino* Prolific Developer www.prolific.com www.LifeGlobe.com

12-21-2007, 05:34 PM	#16
tyler84 Registered Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 10	Catalyst 7.12..

12-21-2007, 05:34 PM	#17
tyler84 Registered Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 10	Originally posted by Edgar: I am sorry to say that not all the issues were fix. Some parts of the models are popping in and out still. I think ATI is trying to do too much optimization that it ends up removing models that it thinks is hidden but are really not. works fine for me though..

03-30-2008, 05:33 PM	#18
Sinami Registered Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 4	I am having a similar issue, I just updated to the latest driver 7.15. I also have an HD2900 PRO card. I never cared for ATI cards, now I remember why. I tried this card out, first time in years going to ATI cards from Nvidia. My fish just all dissapear except the fins. Semms mostly as they go behind something. I run Vista Ultimate 64bit 4GB Ram AMD 64 X2 6400+ 3.2ghz ATI HD2900PRO 512mb Video. Annoying issue, went from 7.12 driver and still same issue. It doesnt happen all the time just here and there. Still an awesome scene but very annoyed with this issue.

04-04-2008, 07:47 PM	#19
Sinami Registered Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 4	Has anyone discovered a fix to this issue? I like the whole fish, I mean the fins are nice and all, but the fish itself is much more colorful =) I have tried multiple drivers for my ATI card.