rec.autos.simulators

Here is a modified version of the instructions:

1. Unpack the gpldemo.exe to c:\gpl using winzip. (Dont run the file)
2. Copy wininet.dll from c:\gpl to c:\gpl\program
3. Make c:\gpl\options.ini not read only (uncheck in properties)
4. edit c:\gpl\options.ini to read:

[ Graphic Options ]
lastRasterizerDLL = rast3dfx.dll          ; Last rasterizer DLL used

[ Driving Resolution ]
height = 768                             ; Resolution height of the driving
screen
width = 1024                             ; Resolution width of the driving
screen

Substitute rast3dfx.dll (for 3dfx) with renddll.dll or softdll.dll as
appropriate (for rendition or software)

Enter resolution as appropriate (e.g. 480x640)

5. Make c:\gpl\options.ini read only.
6. Make c:\gpl\program\controls directory
7. Start the game. Calibrate joystick before racing.

I have to delete the file in the c:\gpl\program\controls\player.cfg before
starting the game, otherwise it will hang. So every time I have to redo
joystick calibration bit of a pain but worth it!

Seems a reasonably painless way of getting GPL to run under Win98, unless
someone knows better!

Tony

Check it out. Same instructions but no deleting of files and no recalibrating every time:
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It works for me once I found a post on a Sierra forum

Here is a modified version of the instructions:

1. Unpack the gpldemo.exe to c:\gpl using winzip. (Dont run the file)
2. Copy wininet.dll from c:\gpl to c:\gpl\program
3. Make c:\gpl\program\controls directory
4. Start the game, calibrate your joystick, and set your graphic, controller,
     and audio options. Quit the game *before* going to the screen  where
     the car is on the track.
5. Copy options.ini from c:\gpl\program\controls to c:\gpl\program
6. Make c:\gpl\program\options.ini not read only (uncheck in properties)
7. edit c:\gpl\program\options.ini to read:

[ Graphic Options ]
lastRasterizerDLL = rast3dfx.dll          ; Last rasterizer DLL used

[ Driving Resolution ]
height = 768                             ; Resolution height of the driving
screen
width = 1024                             ; Resolution width of the driving
screen

Substitute rast3dfx.dll (for 3dfx) with renddll.dll or softdll.dll as
appropriate (for rendition or software)

Enter resolution as appropriate (e.g. 480x640)

8. Make c:\gpl\program\options.ini read only.
9. Start the game.

Tony >>>>>