FSX on a 22" widescreen LCD without distortion: how?

I have a 24" wide screen, just play with the different resolutions until you find one you like.

Probably best to leave your settings alone and simply run FSX in Window mode rather that Full Screen mode. That's what I do and it works fine

go to settings> Customize> Graphics

you will see all the video resolution settings there

In FSX.cfg, scroll down to Aspect, Change from False to True - I had the same problem with my new ViewSonic 22" - Sure Fixed it - Can run in the highest resolution - make sure your driver is up to day.
Hope this helps.

cthiggin wrote:

In FSX.cfg, scroll down to Aspect, Change from False to True - I had the same problem with my new ViewSonic 22" - Sure Fixed it - Can run in the highest resolution - make sure your driver is up to day.
Hope this helps.

Way to go cthiggin 😀

cthiggin wrote:

In FSX.cfg, scroll down to Aspect, Change from False to True - I had the same problem with my new ViewSonic 22" - Sure Fixed it - Can run in the highest resolution - make sure your driver is up to day.
Hope this helps.

Hi Higgsy

I have tried to follow up on your advice. First of all, I have never edited a config file before. But thought it would be as simple as finding it in my \Microsoft Flight Simulator X\ directory, double clicking on a file named FSX.cfg, which would open and allow me to scroll down and edit as you commented.

But to start with, I cannot even find a file name FSX.cfg.
And secondly, if i double click on other .cfg files it comes up with a "Windows cannot open this file" dialog etc etc

Can somebody please throw a bit of light?

Thanks aloft 😛

Depends on operating system you're using - Vista IS different.
Just do a "search" for FSX.cfg - It will show you the file and the location.
AFTER you have found it, right-click and "open-with" - tell it NotePad or WordPad - that will open the config file - the "wide screen - false statement is about a third of the way down - just change false to "true" - make sure you "save" the file and you should be ready to go. As said before, make sure your video drivers are up to date - for best performance you may have to "lower" your resolution a little BUT, you will still have your "nice" wide-screen without distortion.
Hope this helps - let me know -
cthiggin

Thanks Higgo

Well now that Iv'e chosen notepad to open .cfg files, any subsequent double clicking on a .cfg will immediately open them. Great Stuff!

But still no sign of a FXS.cfg file in my entire hard drive. I have the deluxe edtion. I looked in display.cfg and scenery.cfg but no "Aspect" property anywhere.

Nevertheless I have decided to let sleeping dogs lie, as my poor laptop struggles with the current window size and average graphic settings I am happy with the current experience.

Once again thanks

In Control Panel you can go to Folder Options / View and change from the default to 'Show hidden files and folders'.

Once you've done that, the path to the fsx.cfg file is:

/Local Disk/Documents and Settings/(your)Username/Application Data/Microsoft/FSX

Voila

Tailhook you are 100% correct

I found fsx.CFG as you discribed.

If ever I get the courage to tweak my dual core laptop, and squeeze a bit more performace out of her, I will know where to fine the ViewWideAspect property.

Thanks

PS Trippy picture man ^'^!