Stereoscopic 3D mode
REFLEX Model Flight Simulator provides a sophisticated stereoscopic 3D mode. When activated and observed through appropriate 3D glasses, sceneries and models can be perceived with real spatial depth. The intuitive perception of distance to ground, to obstacles and to other models offers a substantial additional value.
To make the spatial depth perceptible on a computer display, two different types of 3D glasses have been established, namely on the one hand the NVIDIA® GeForce 3D Vision shutter glasses and on the other hand the red/cyan anaglyph glasses. The best 3D impression can be obtained with the NVIDIA® GeForce 3D Vision shutter glasses; however, this requires a special 120Hz 3D display and a NVIDIA® compatible graphics card. In contrast, the much more affordable red/cyan anaglyphs can be utilized in conjunction with any personal computer hardware, still providing an impressive 3D effect, despite of slightly affected color perception.
An outstanding 3D effect can also be achieved with a HDMI 1.4 compatible 3D TV connected to the HDMI output of a NVIDIA® compatible graphics card. Additionally, either the software NVIDIA 3DTV Play™ must be installed, or the infrared emitter of the NVIDIA® GeForce 3D Vision system must be connected. In both cases, the 3D TV related 3D glasses are used (not the NVIDIA® glasses).
Notice the following stereoscopic 3D screen shot for viewing with red/cyan anaglyphs:
In order to operate in stereoscopic 3D mode, the following arrangements are recommended for the particular 3D glasses:NVIDIA® GeForce 3D Vision shutter glasses:
- Install the NVIDIA® GeForce 3D Vision system as described in the related manual.
- Open the NVIDIA® Control Panel and select the task Set up stereoscopic 3D.
- Check the checkbox Enable stereoscopic 3D.
- Select your 120Hz 3D display under Stereoscopic 3D display type and click Apply.
- To familiarize yourself with the 3D Vision system you may want to click Test stereoscopic 3D....
- Close the NVIDIA® Control Panel.
- Start REFLEX and select Simulation, Display mode during simulation and Full screen mode.
- Start the simulation, turn on the 3D Vision glasses and put them on.
Red/cyan-anaglyphs on system with NVIDIA® compatible graphics card:
- Open the NVIDIA® Control Panel and select the task Set up stereoscopic 3D. Update your graphics card driver if this option is not provided.
- Check the checkbox Enable stereoscopic 3D.
- Select 3D Vision Discover under Stereoscopic 3D display type and click Apply.
- To familiarize yourself with the 3D Vision driver you may want to click Test stereoscopic 3D....
- Close the NVIDIA® Control Panel.
- Start REFLEX and select Simulation, Display mode during simulation and Full screen mode.
- Start the simulation and put your red/cyan anaglyphs on.
Red/cyan-anaglyphs on system with any graphics card:
- Download and install the iZ3D stereo driver (device "Anaglyph") from http://www.iz3d.com/driver. Select a driver from version 1.11 on. Do not apply the driver version 1.10.
- Start the iZ3D driver and open the DirectX section.
- Select Enable Stereo by Hot-Key as Stereo Status.
- Select Anaglyph (free) and Red/Cyan as Output.
- Click Apply and close the iZ3D Control Center.
- Start REFLEX. The iZ3D wizard may come up automatically in order to familiarize yourself with the iZ3D drivers most important adjustments. Follow the instructions of the iZ3D wizard. By example, a good 3D impression can be achieved with Convergence -0.4, Seperation 20% and Autofocus Off.
- The iZ3D driver provides stereoscopic 3D both in windowed and in full screen mode, even when the simulation is paused.
You may find further information about NVIDIA® GeForce 3D Vision and NVIDIA 3DTV Play™ at http://www.nvidia.com.An alternative to the iZ3D stereo driver is provided by the company DDD. Their stereo driver product TriDef® 3D offers a variety of adjustments, but unlinke the iZ3D driver it is not free of charge. Please refer to http://www.tridef.com for further information.
Warning: The use of stereoscopic 3D mode may cause health related complications such as nausea, headache, dizziness, disorientation, altered awareness or involuntary movements. If you experience any of these problems immediately stop using the simulator and consult a doctor.