ReShade + CoD

[YoYo]

Hi, this post was edited (17.12.17) - for tutorial how to install ReShade for IL-2 Sturmovik: Cliffs of Dover Blitz version (4.5).

For version before IL-2 CoD TF 4.312 the manual is in this post: https://forum.il2sturmovik.com/topic/28360-reshade-cod/?p=455987

 

 

Screenshots (not edited, direct from the sim):

 

 

 

  

 

Now I did simple solution to install Reshade files + profile (all necessary files in the one package).

 

Take this ZIP file, DOWNLOAD - https://www.sendspace.com/file/ccr8wd

 

 

How to install it?

 

1/ Take Your path of Blitz version: SteamLibrary\steamapps\common\IL-2 Sturmovik Cliffs of Dover Blitz and open it.

 

2/ Unapck downloaded file (to desktop for example) and capy and save the path/structure with all files from this zip, so for example "reshade-shaders" folder in the main, oryginal Blitz folder, the rest in "parts/core folder" as You have in ZIP file.

 

3/ Open (for example by notepad) dxgi.ini file from "core" folder and change the name of disc (where You have IL-2 Blitz version) to Your (here is "S" where I have installed Blitz version). You must do it 4 times as You see on this picture below, after this save the file with Yor path for Blitz. Example:

 

 

 

4/ Start Il-2 CoD Blitz. You will see grey task (info) like this:

 

 

5/ Take flight or use it from menu "Shift + F2" (You can change it for example for Shift + F9 in settings option) and load profile from the core CoD Blitz folder.

It must looks like this (example):

 

 

6/ Enjoy new quality of CoD ;>.

 

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btw.

 

1/ I used advenced filters (some looks like pilot gogles) and sometimes You can notice this in menu (its CoD problem perhaps) http://s10.ifotos.pl/img/Image-368_asaaapx.jpg (but You can live with this I think ;>, more infos about this bug You can find on ReShade Forum).

2/ How to unistall? Just remove from CoD folder "reshade-shaders" and files ilcod_yoyo, dxgi, dxgi.dll from "parts/core" folder .

3/ Dindn't test it online, but spot is ok I think, example - find enemy : ) http://s2.ifotos.pl/img/Launcher-_asasrwn.jpg .

4/ This profile uses this effects:

 

- AmbientLight

- Deband

- DPX

- FXAA

- LumaSharpen

- SMAA

- Tonemap

- Vignette 

 

btw: solution if You want to change skins: https://forum.il2sturmovik.com/topic/33043-ctd-when-you-select-skins-45/?p=550380 .

 

My additional advices:

You can also use AA in the game x2-x8 and this settings in nVidia Inspector:

 

http://s10.ifotos.pl/img/Nowy-1JPG_asaasqw.jpg

Regards.

Edited December 23, 2017 by YoYo

[Lolsav]

Karaya tutorial about reshade 3.0

 

http://theairtacticalassaultgroup.com/forum/showthread.php?t=23650

[YoYo]

Ok, Thx. I'll try it again.

[YoYo]

Ok, I did mistake in the start - Dx9, not Dx10+. It works. Quick test but the profile will be updated:

  Edited March 28, 2017 by YoYo

[YoYo]

Ok. Im close now for the new preset:
 
         

 

Edited March 28, 2017 by YoYo

[Mysticpuma]

Looking really nice, impressive results!

[71st_AH_Mastiff]

I want yuour ini when final please, everytime I run Reshade 3.0.3 I get only 20 fps

[DenUA]

I have in the game menu - error. 

[YoYo]

Hello,
ok here is my preset.
Be sure - you have current display driver!

The video preview:

Screenshots (not edited, direct from the sim):




 

You need both - ReShade program (exe) + profile with settings (A+B).

 

A. Reshade installation:

1. Install ReShade 3 https://reshade.me/ (btw. here is my backup of this version https://www.sendspace.com/file/m5wfbb).
2. Install it (its easy, use only Dx10+ version, video tutorial: https://youtu.be/AmziSAz2B4M?t=2m57s (show the way to Launcher.exe in Your CoD folder)
3. When the programm will ask about download filters - click yes, uncheck all but take this (You dont need all filters, sometimetis it's a case of CTD if You have unnecessary):

 

- AmbientLight

- Deband
- DPX
- FXAA
- LumaSharpen
- SMAA
- Tonemap
- Vignette

4. Done!

B. Profile (preset) installation:

Download: https://www.sendspace.com/file/14i1pv

or here http://theairtacticalassaultgroup.com/forum/Downloads.php?do=download&downloadid=122 .

1. Put unziped profile ("ilcod_yoyo") to main folder \SteamLibrary\steamapps\common\IL-2 Sturmovik Cliffs of Dover .
2. Start Il-2 CoD. You will see grey task (info) like this:



3. Take flight or use it from menu "Shift + F2" (You can chenge it for example for Shift + F9 in settings option) and load profile from the main CoD folder.
It must looks like this (example):



4. Enjoy new quality of CoD ;>.

-----------------------------------
btw.

1/ I used advenced filters (some looks like pilot gogles) and sometimes You can notice this in menu (its CoD problem perhaps) http://s10.ifotos.pl/img/Image-368_asaaapx.jpg (but You can live with this I think ;>, more infos about this bug You can find on ReShade Forum).
2/ How to unistall? Just remove from CoD folder reshade-shaders and files ilcod_yoyo, dxgi, dxgi.dll .

3/ Dindn't test it online, but spot is ok I think, example - find enemy : ) http://s2.ifotos.pl/img/Launcher-_asasrwn.jpg .

4/ Update: 4.04.17 I did small update - "Deband option" (for better sky view, less sky rings, some info about this HERE). Difference is small but the sky looks w little better. The manual was changed (You can unistall old version and take the new).

 

 

My additional advices:

You can also use AA in the game x2-x8 and this settings in nVidia Inspector:

http://s10.ifotos.pl/img/Nowy-1JPG_asaasqw.jpg

Regards.

Edited April 4, 2017 by YoYo

[BOO]

Very well done YoYo!

[Buzzsaw]

Very nice work YoYo. 

 

By the way, for those who watched the video and noticed the mirror doesn't work... we have that bug squashed and mirrors will be working for TF 4.5. 

[71st_AH_Mastiff]

works great yoyo thank you! 

Very nice work YoYo. 

 

By the way, for those who watched the video and noticed the mirror doesn't work... we have that bug squashed and mirrors will be working for TF 4.5. 

Thank you Buzz! 

[YoYo]

Thx for all!

Im happy to see the new life of the CoD  .

 

Edited March 30, 2017 by YoYo

[=FI=Macca]

Looks awesome.

 

Absolutely awesome.

[Guest deleted@30725]

This almost looks as good as DCSW Normandy! Time to dust off clod and do a tour of duty in England again.

 

It was great to see it looked just as good in the video rather than tactfully placed screenshots.

 

Thanks for sharing yoyo.

Edited March 30, 2017 by deleted@30725

[smink1701]

Hi YoYo!

 

Got it working without much trouble, just followed the same steps I used with BOM.  I really like your settings so thanks for sharing!

 

I do get the menu artifacts like your screenshots but once flying all is well. 

 

Question ... What is this section about?

 

Download: https://www.sendspace.com/file/2k5raw

1. Put unziped profile ("ilcod_yoyo") to main folder \SteamLibrary\steamapps\common\IL-2 Sturmovik Cliffs of Dover .
2. Start Il-2 CoD. You will see grey task (info) like this:



3. Take flight or use it from menu "Shift + F2" (You can chenge it for example for Shift + F9 in settings option) and load profile from the main CoD folder.
It must looks like this (example):

[smink1701]

Also ...

 

Just played BOM and it looks like my Reshade setting are still the same and setting up Cliffs didn't change anything.  Sooooo, if you set up multiple games they all retain their original Reshade profile?

 

And if you want to change the profile do you need to reload the launcher and start fresh?

 

Thanks again for your help with BOM and Cliffs!

[YoYo]

Each profile for each game. No connection between games.

Question ... What is this section about?

 

It's a profile - preset with dedicated settings for CoD.

Edited March 30, 2017 by YoYo

[YoYo]

1/ I used advenced filters (some looks like pilot gogles) and sometimes You can notice this in menu (its CoD problem)http://s10.ifotos.pl/img/Image-368_asaaapx.jpg (but You can live with this I think ;>).

 

Here is more about this: https://reshade.me/forum/troubleshooting/1620-reshade-problem-il-2-cliffs-of-dover the old bug.

[smink1701]

When you change profile settings do you need to reload the game. When I open re-shade it doesn't show a selected game in the box

"It's a profile - preset with dedicated settings for CoD"

 

Is it different than the profile settings you show in your previous post

[YoYo]

When you change profile ....

I don't understand Your question a little.

Install Reshade, add this profile in the game and "close and forget". That's all.

The profile will be loaded each time when You start the IL-2 CoD automatically.

[smink1701]

When you select the various effects for Cliffs you provided...

 

- AmbientLight
- DPX
- FXAA
- LumaSharpen
- SMAA
- Tonemap
- Vignette

 

How do these differ from the profile installation?  What is the difference between the two?

Download: https://www.sendspace.com/file/2k5raw
 

 

 

[YoYo]

When ....

 

 

Two? Its the same link like profile in this "main" post https://forum.il2sturmovik.com/topic/28360-reshade-cod/?p=455987 . No any  difference.

Maybe You are wrong about how ReShade work, as I wrote post before: 

 

Install Reshade, add this profile in the game and "close and forget". That's all.

 

ReShade is a program and You need profile for this. You need two files (exe) and profile - for each game separately. Exe is a tool, profile is customized by user/creator.

More info on ReShade webpage.

Edited March 31, 2017 by YoYo

[MeoW.Hunterino]

Thanks for the advice , my game looks gorgeous now!

[YoYo]

The https://forum.il2sturmovik.com/topic/28360-reshade-cod/?do=findComment&comment=455987 post was updated for Deband option. A little less sky rings (soft transitions).

 

Edited April 4, 2017 by YoYo

[Darek]

I lose control of the mouse control when I go to the Reshade panel. You do not know what could be the reason for this?

[smink1701]

The https://forum.il2sturmovik.com/topic/28360-reshade-cod/?do=findComment&comment=455987 post was updated for Deband option. A little less sky rings (soft transitions).

 

Hi YoYo...

 

A couple of things, when I start a quick mission I have to turn on Reshade setting with Scroll Lock key.  I can use this key to toggle Rehade on and off.  Is this normal?  Seems like once you apply effects should be locked as default.

 

Also, is Deband an effect in the Pipline.  If so I didn't see it.

 

Thanks!

[YoYo]

The preset is loaded automaticly.

No need to turn on manually (right, if You set up Scroll lock in settings as on/off You can turn on/off to see difference).

 

I lose control of the mouse control when I go to the Reshade panel. You do not know what could be the reason for this?

Load the sim again or try turn on/off Shift+F2 and check if the mouse cursor is presents.

Edited April 4, 2017 by YoYo

[smink1701]

Yes, when mission starts the effect is not loaded but when I toggle scroll lock on it changes to your profile but when game starts it's not there.  

 

Also, where do you find Deband?

[Darek]

Works, thanks

[69th_Panp]

Nice work

[69th_Panp]

Yoyo

your zip file

Profile (preset) installation

is not working when I try to extract

It gives a error for bad compression format

[YoYo]

Yoyo

your zip fileis not working when I try to extract

It gives a error for bad compression format

 

Open it for example by 7z. The file is ok, Im sure 100%. Ciao!

[69th_Panp]

I did I use 7 zip and has the same error

 

can you re upload to the airtactical again, i would like to try your settings abd see if they are better.

Thanks

[69th_Panp]

yeah just tried again with 7 zip and still same error (unsupported compression method )from airtacticaldownload

[69th_Panp]

Hey Yoyo

never mind I had to update my 7 zip and then it worked correctly, guess I had a real old version.

[5JG26Jackman]

Hi yoyo do you find your contact spotting is better? I had reshade install and found my contact spotting dropped back to 10km from 15km and that's important.

[YoYo]

Hi yoyo do you find your contact spotting is better? I had reshade install and found my contact spotting dropped back to 10km from 15km and that's important.

I think yes, it's better now. More sharpen view but its easy to test it, You can setup switch turn on/off effect (I have as Scroll Lock) in Reshade Settings.

[meeres57itsm]

Es ist wirklich sehr schön, es arbeitet nur im offline -Betrieb-schade.

[5JG26Jackman]

Thanks for that YoYo I'll try it again.