Info on DxWnd proxy (solves most windows 8/10 issues)
Posted: Sat May 24, 2014 8:58 am
Info on DxWnd proxy
The proxy use 3 files to allow proper running of game
Fullscreen proxy uses these 3 files
dxwnd.dll (main proxy file, same file for fullscreen and windowed modes)
dxwnd.dxw (configuration file with settings, different file for fullscreen and windowed modes)
winmm.dll (this is the fullscreen proxy file, different file for windowed modes)
Windowed proxy uses these 3 files
dxwnd.dll (main proxy file, same file for fullscreen and windowed modes)
dxwnd.dxw (configuration file with settings, different file settings for fullscreen and windowed modes)
ddraw.dll (this is the windowed proxy file, different file for fullscreen modes)
If you are wanting to switch between fullscreen and windowed mod
all 3 file need to be removed from install path Before adding other proxy files (files are in tools folder "dx proxy files" folder)
Note; to use DxWnd GUI or to add MPR++, the proxy files should not be present in install path
Or you can uninstall and reinstall and select different option.
Outdated info below
Hi Everyone,
with the release of new Multi Installer with DxWnd, I thought I would cover some basics of DxWnd.
when DxWnd is added by Multi installer, the DxWnd folders/files will be placed in your BOTF folder. Multi installer will also add shortcuts in your start menu Microprose/DxWnd/ and desktop (optional during install)
To play Birth of the Federation using Dxwnd all you need to do is start DxWnd using one of the shortcuts.
in DxWnd window if you see a Green icon on left that version is installed and configured properly
if you see a gray icon on left that version is either not installed or not configured properly
If you change install path you may need to modify path used by DxWnd.
if icon is gray when a mod is installed check install path in DxWnd, select then right click in drop down menu select modify then change path setting.
change install path to start a game just double click version with green icon
DxWnd should be ran as administrator
The trek.exe in install path (vanilla or mod) should not have any compatibility settings selected in properties
do not combine other fixes such as wine files, dgvoodoo2 files or MPR++ when using DxWnd
Pre-loaded versions
Birth of the Federation (aka vanilla)
Error correction mod
Ultimate Dominion mod (Normal and large versions)
Balance of Power (Normal and large versions)
All ages mod (Normal and large versions)
Ultimate mod 5
Galaxy mod
Uncivil wars (Normal and large versions)
Flagship mod (Normal and large versions)
No Building Upgrade mod (Normal and large versions)
Thunderchero Multi-player mod
If you want any others mods added to pre-installed list just ask.
vanilla and mods must be installed to play
Note: DxWnd will not fix turn processing/combat processing time later in the game. currently there is no fix for this problem.
here is separate download for DxWnd
windowed setting version fullscreen setting version EDIT; If you are having issues using fullscreen (game displaying in upper left corner) you can simulate fullscreen by changing setting as described below.
select mod in DxWnd you want to modify right click entry and select "modify"
on main tab check
"run in window"
"Fullscreen only"
"desktop"
now the issue using this configuration is if you take a screenshot image it would be at desktop resolution. So DxWnd is stretching game to your current desktop. With this configuration game does not look as good as it did at proper resolution.
if you want to keep aspect ratio check the "keep aspect ratio" box.
The proxy use 3 files to allow proper running of game
Fullscreen proxy uses these 3 files
dxwnd.dll (main proxy file, same file for fullscreen and windowed modes)
dxwnd.dxw (configuration file with settings, different file for fullscreen and windowed modes)
winmm.dll (this is the fullscreen proxy file, different file for windowed modes)
Windowed proxy uses these 3 files
dxwnd.dll (main proxy file, same file for fullscreen and windowed modes)
dxwnd.dxw (configuration file with settings, different file settings for fullscreen and windowed modes)
ddraw.dll (this is the windowed proxy file, different file for fullscreen modes)
If you are wanting to switch between fullscreen and windowed mod
all 3 file need to be removed from install path Before adding other proxy files (files are in tools folder "dx proxy files" folder)
Note; to use DxWnd GUI or to add MPR++, the proxy files should not be present in install path
Or you can uninstall and reinstall and select different option.
Outdated info below
Hi Everyone,
with the release of new Multi Installer with DxWnd, I thought I would cover some basics of DxWnd.
when DxWnd is added by Multi installer, the DxWnd folders/files will be placed in your BOTF folder. Multi installer will also add shortcuts in your start menu Microprose/DxWnd/ and desktop (optional during install)
To play Birth of the Federation using Dxwnd all you need to do is start DxWnd using one of the shortcuts.
in DxWnd window if you see a Green icon on left that version is installed and configured properly
if you see a gray icon on left that version is either not installed or not configured properly
If you change install path you may need to modify path used by DxWnd.
if icon is gray when a mod is installed check install path in DxWnd, select then right click in drop down menu select modify then change path setting.
change install path to start a game just double click version with green icon
DxWnd should be ran as administrator
The trek.exe in install path (vanilla or mod) should not have any compatibility settings selected in properties
do not combine other fixes such as wine files, dgvoodoo2 files or MPR++ when using DxWnd
Pre-loaded versions
Birth of the Federation (aka vanilla)
Error correction mod
Ultimate Dominion mod (Normal and large versions)
Balance of Power (Normal and large versions)
All ages mod (Normal and large versions)
Ultimate mod 5
Galaxy mod
Uncivil wars (Normal and large versions)
Flagship mod (Normal and large versions)
No Building Upgrade mod (Normal and large versions)
Thunderchero Multi-player mod
If you want any others mods added to pre-installed list just ask.
vanilla and mods must be installed to play
Note: DxWnd will not fix turn processing/combat processing time later in the game. currently there is no fix for this problem.
here is separate download for DxWnd
windowed setting version fullscreen setting version EDIT; If you are having issues using fullscreen (game displaying in upper left corner) you can simulate fullscreen by changing setting as described below.
select mod in DxWnd you want to modify right click entry and select "modify"
on main tab check
"run in window"
"Fullscreen only"
"desktop"
now the issue using this configuration is if you take a screenshot image it would be at desktop resolution. So DxWnd is stretching game to your current desktop. With this configuration game does not look as good as it did at proper resolution.
if you want to keep aspect ratio check the "keep aspect ratio" box.