Merge pull request #625 from cjakeman/menu-options05

Menu > Options - Change defaults for best graphics

Author: cjakeman

Source/Documentation/Manual/options.rst

@@ -200,11 +200,11 @@ Video Options
 Dynamic shadows
 ---------------
 
-Check this option to cast shadows from movable objects such as trains.
+This option causes movable objects such as trains to cast shadows.
+Unchecking the option will increase the frame rate.
 
-The default setting is unchecked.
+The default setting is checked.
 
-Note: This may reduce the frame rate.
 
 Shadow for all shapes
 ---------------------
@@ -218,12 +218,14 @@ Note: This may reduce the frame rate.
 Note: Static objects provided with shadows (in the World files) 
 will cast shadows anyway. This option adds shadows for other static objects.
 
+
 Glass on in-game windows
 ------------------------
 
 When this option is checked, the in-game windows are displayed in a
 semitransparent mode.
 
+
 Model instancing
 ----------------
 
@@ -234,11 +236,13 @@ hardware, but this may reduce the frame rate.
 
 The default setting is checked.
 
+
 Overhead wire
 -------------
 
 This option will enable or disable display of the overhead wire.
 
+
 .. _options-double-overhead-wires:
 
 Double overhead wires
@@ -247,21 +251,26 @@ Double overhead wires
 MSTS uses a single wire for electrified routes; you may check this box so
 that OR will show the two overhead wires that are more common.
 
+
 .. _options-vsync:
 
 Vertical sync
 -------------
 
 Vertical Sync (VSync) attempts to lock Open Rails’ output frame rate 
 to your monitor's refresh rate for the smoothest image and to resist 
-image "tearing”.
+image "tearing".
+
 VSync may help keep the frame rate more stable on complex routes, 
 reducing sudden frame rate drops and apparent control lag in some cases.
 If Open Rails' frame rate drops below your monitor's frame rate, you 
-may see stuttering or image "tearing". To prevent this, either turn off 
+may see stuttering or image "tearing". To prevent this, either uncheck 
 the VSync option or reduce the values for video options such as view 
 distance, anti-aliasing, or world object density.
 
+The default setting is checked.
+
+
 Viewing distance
 ----------------
 

Source/ORTS.Settings/UserSettings.cs

@@ -190,17 +190,17 @@ public enum DirectXFeature
         public int ExternalSoundPassThruPercent { get; set; } // higher = louder sound
 
         // Video settings:
-        [Default(false)]
+        [Default(true)]
         public bool DynamicShadows { get; set; }
         [Default(false)]
         public bool ShadowAllShapes { get; set; }
         [Default(false)]
         public bool WindowGlass { get; set; }
-        [Default(false)]
+        [Default(true)]
         public bool ModelInstancing { get; set; }
         [Default(true)]
         public bool Wire { get; set; }
-        [Default(false)]
+        [Default(true)]
         public bool VerticalSync { get; set; }
         [Default(2000)]
         public int ViewingDistance { get; set; }