Window instead of full screen

krowllaw · 04-12-2003, 06:11

I really enjoy the game, but I can't get away with playing all the time, unless...

Is there a way to play in a window, instead of full screen? Then I could play as I work!

I can't figure out how to do this, is there a way? Thanks in advance for any replies!

digger760 · 04-12-2003, 08:49

I dont think there is Krowllaw...but why can't you just use alt-tab to change between applications. Once Civ is in the background you can usually switch beteen programs using the task bar (or alt-tab agin if you want).

Or did you want it in windowed mode so that you can hide/disguise it on the screen? So that it is not so obvios you are playing games at work.

digger760

Lt. Killer M · 04-12-2003, 09:37

you can also add a line to the civ.ini, ptw.ini, conquests.ini

KeepRes=1

this means the resolution of the screen will not be changed, so if you are running a higher res in windows than PTW does it will stay high when you Alt-Tab over.

Grille · 04-12-2003, 10:29

apparently, both "Keep..." & "Video..." make a windowed civ (w/ other windows res settings than the videomode varible?)
here's what Grey Fox posted on CFC (seems to work at least with C3C):
http://forums.civfanatics.com/showth...94#post1376694

Ribannah · 04-12-2003, 11:44

You can always use ctrl-alt-del and quickly minimize it to the taskbar if someone comes checking on what you're doing.

Lt. Killer M · 04-12-2003, 12:13

Quote:

quote:Originally posted by Ribannah

You can always use ctrl-alt-del and quickly minimize it to the taskbar if someone comes checking on what you're doing.

only if the screen res isn't changed.... 800x600 would look very strange to my boss

Beam · 04-12-2003, 13:41

Quote:

quote:Originally posted by Grille

apparently, both "Keep..." & "Video..." make a windowed civ (w/ other windows res settings than the videomode varible?)
here's what Grey Fox posted on CFC (seems to work at least with C3C):
http://forums.civfanatics.com/showth...94#post1376694

Tried this and it worked but with a dramatic decrease in performance, at least on my machine.

Skyfish · 04-12-2003, 19:29

And what machine have u got please ?

krowllaw · 05-12-2003, 06:10

Thanks for the replies! It is not that I want to hide playing from anyone, but I just can't burn hours playing like I would like to. If I can write lines of code while the turns are automatic, then I can justify it! In fact, I think I am going to try your suggestions now!

Thanks!

krowllaw · 05-12-2003, 06:22

The following did the trick for me
KeepRes=1
Video Mode=1024

I am viewing at 1280x1024 on a 19" lcd, so civ3 shows up in a 1024x768 window, and I am able to see the rest of my desktop underneath. I can switch back and forth among applications. It works great!

04-12-2003, 06:11	#1
krowllaw Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: . Posts: 3	Window instead of full screen I really enjoy the game, but I can't get away with playing all the time, unless... Is there a way to play in a window, instead of full screen? Then I could play as I work! I can't figure out how to do this, is there a way? Thanks in advance for any replies!

04-12-2003, 09:37	#3
Lt. Killer M Emperor Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: HAWK!. Posts: 4,365	you can also add a line to the civ.ini, ptw.ini, conquests.ini KeepRes=1 this means the resolution of the screen will not be changed, so if you are running a higher res in windows than PTW does it will stay high when you Alt-Tab over. __________________ One more turn..... just one more turn... one MORE!

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04-12-2003, 08:49	#2
digger760 King Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: The Fake Dog Poo Factory. Posts: 1,887	I dont think there is Krowllaw...but why can't you just use alt-tab to change between applications. Once Civ is in the background you can usually switch beteen programs using the task bar (or alt-tab agin if you want). Or did you want it in windowed mode so that you can hide/disguise it on the screen? So that it is not so obvios you are playing games at work. digger760

04-12-2003, 10:29	#4
Grille Join Date: May 2003 Location: in a swamp. Posts: 901	apparently, both "Keep..." & "Video..." make a windowed civ (w/ other windows res settings than the videomode varible?) here's what Grey Fox posted on CFC (seems to work at least with C3C): http://forums.civfanatics.com/showth...94#post1376694

05-12-2003, 06:10	#9
krowllaw Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: . Posts: 3	Thanks for the replies! It is not that I want to hide playing from anyone, but I just can't burn hours playing like I would like to. If I can write lines of code while the turns are automatic, then I can justify it! In fact, I think I am going to try your suggestions now! Thanks!

05-12-2003, 06:22	#10
krowllaw Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: . Posts: 3	The following did the trick for me KeepRes=1 Video Mode=1024 I am viewing at 1280x1024 on a 19" lcd, so civ3 shows up in a 1024x768 window, and I am able to see the rest of my desktop underneath. I can switch back and forth among applications. It works great!