Sorry your browser is not supported!

You are using an outdated browser that does not support modern web technologies, in order to use this site please update to a new browser.

Browsers supported include Chrome, FireFox, Safari, Opera, Internet Explorer 10+ or Microsoft Edge.

DarkBASIC Professional Discussion / Whats the fastest / most stable release?

Author
Message
wattywatts
14
Years of Service
User Offline
Joined: 25th May 2009
Location: Michigan
Posted: 26th Aug 2015 21:11
Link
I ask because I was having speed issues with my project, getting around 15fps with u77. I then uninstalled and went back to using the version that came on my dvd (1.07) and instantly the fps shot up to 60 and above.
I would just stick with this version, but enhanced animations doesn't seem to work with it. So maybe I can save some time by asking everyone else.
Also if I remember correctly isn't u77 the only release that allows dbp apps to run on windows 8 and above?
Back to top
Profile PM Email
Green Gandalf
VIP Member
19
Years of Service
User Offline
Joined: 3rd Jan 2005
Playing: Malevolence:Sword of Ahkranox, Skyrim, Civ6.
Posted: 26th Aug 2015 21:54
Link
I would suggest just downloading the different upgrades and try each in turn till either you get bored or find an answer. I'm surprised you found such a difference - perhaps the problem was a plugin? Which version is 1.07? Is it U7.0? If so, I might do a few tests as well.



Powered by Free Banners
Back to top
Profile PM Email
wattywatts
14
Years of Service
User Offline
Joined: 25th May 2009
Location: Michigan
Posted: 27th Aug 2015 00:47
Link
Quote: "Which version is 1.07? Is it U7.0? If so, I might do a few tests as well."

I'm not really sure since it was just off the dvd, the only way I know to check is help menu -> about darkbasic professional compiler.
I added the cubic light mapping shader you modified for me to evolved's post filters project (on this page: http://www.evolved-software.com/shaders/postprocessing) And I was getting a decent 30 fps until I imported my first model, ~20k tri's. Then I was down to 15 fps. The project is using 11 cameras and 11 simultaneous shaders.

I'll just start working my way up the dbp versions then.
Back to top
Profile PM Email
Green Gandalf
VIP Member
19
Years of Service
User Offline
Joined: 3rd Jan 2005
Playing: Malevolence:Sword of Ahkranox, Skyrim, Civ6.
Posted: 27th Aug 2015 01:30 Edited at: 27th Aug 2015 01:33
Link
It would certainly be interesting to know which update first causes the slowdown.

Quote: "Quote: "Which version is 1.07? Is it U7.0? If so, I might do a few tests as well."
I'm not really sure since it was just off the dvd, the only way I know to check is help menu -> about darkbasic professional compiler."


Sorry. I was just being lazy. Version 1.07 is indeed U7.0 as I have just verified by installing U7.0 and checking the Help/About thing.

I have just tested one of my heavy shader demos and, depending on which technique is used, it runs at 14 or 31 fps using both U7.0 and U7.7RC7. Not sure which other demos to check as I don't have anything using 11 cameras. I guess your slowdown is CPU rather than GPU related.

There used to be a memory leak using temporary cameras or the make/delete camera pair. Perhaps you're using one of those and the fix caused the slowdown? That's a bit of a shot in the dark though.

Edited for clarity.



Powered by Free Banners
Back to top
Profile PM Email
wattywatts
14
Years of Service
User Offline
Joined: 25th May 2009
Location: Michigan
Posted: 27th Aug 2015 01:59
Link
Quote: "There used to be a memory leak using temporary cameras or the make/delete camera pair. Perhaps you're using one of those and the fix caused the slowdown? That's a bit of a shot in the dark though."

Hmm. There was something that seemed to fit that description going on, but after removing the relevant code there's no fps boost in U77.
Back to top
Profile PM Email
Green Gandalf
VIP Member
19
Years of Service
User Offline
Joined: 3rd Jan 2005
Playing: Malevolence:Sword of Ahkranox, Skyrim, Civ6.
Posted: 27th Aug 2015 02:07
Link
Puzzling. Sounds like you'll need to trawl through the upgrades to see when the performance drops. The relevant upgrade.txt file might tell you what the important change was.



Powered by Free Banners
Back to top
Profile PM Email
Kuper
16
Years of Service
User Offline
Joined: 25th Feb 2008
Playing: Planescape:Torment
Posted: 27th Aug 2015 21:26
Link
@wattywatts
You can use "7_7_RC7" version but it doesnt work with some of plugins so I recomend to use the last official upgrade.I have not any FPS increase/decrease when use both of them.


http://anyhowengine.wordpress.com
Back to top
Profile PM Email Website
MrValentine
AGK Backer
13
Years of Service
User Offline
Joined: 5th Dec 2010
Playing: FFVII
Posted: 28th Aug 2015 04:10
Link
I suppose Kuper is referring to U7.62 which you can find on the store page on the TGC site...

Back to top
Profile PM
Back to top

Login to post a reply

Server time is: 2024-04-25 09:40:18
Your offset time is: 2024-04-25 09:40:18