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WHAT'S NEW ?
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3.0.1.5
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- NEW profile for high end 3D card (GTX980TI, GTX1080)
you can use on other 3 cards but FPS may drop a lot.
- Add ReShade Framework series 2.x support, ReShade 1.X series is also supporter (see FX compatibility tab)
- Updated UI, easier for final users
- don't worry, All EDFX profiles have been converted to 2.x ReShade framework
(2.x profiles works with ReShade 2.X, 1.x profiles works only with Reshade 1.X)
- Switching between profiles ingame is now quicker and more reliable. (hope so...btw may fail, no clue)
- Add optional FX effect with low/mid/high settings
- Add optional FX effect with low/mid/high settings
- Add optional FX effect with low/mid/high settings
- Now, a warning will pop up if EDFX utility is installed in game folder
- Now, a warning will pop up if a game is installed in EDFX utility folder
- Now when Uninstalling, HUD color will be also uninstalled
- now EDFX use your default browser when clicking URL
- Several obvious bugs fixed
- minor hotfixes about memory optimizations
- EDFX 3.0 works fine with Horizon 2.1
2.5.0.6
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- when a reShade framework 2.x version is detected, added user warning message, EDFX won't use it.
- minor hotfixes about memory optimizations
2.5.0.4
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- New amazing profile (Black Space)
- New profile (Black Space)
- New profile (Black Space)
- New profile (Black Space)
- New profile (Black Space)
- New profile (Black Space)
- added an EDFX game selection popup window at start
- added game management but without dedicated profile at this time.
- now, shortcuts autorun checkbox can be set per game
- added checkbox option in EDFX config tab
- added checkbox option in EDFX config tab to hide EDFX game selection popup windows at start
- Added checkbox option in EDFX config tab (can be set per game)
- Added checkbox option in EDFX config tab (can be set per game)
- Added checkbox option in EDFX config tab (can be set per game)
- now checkbox option can be set per game
- fixed: key delay management was not working properly in some case (can be set per game)
- fixed: now FW settings options work also with "Blank settings" profile
- fixed: in some case Teamspeak autorun checkbox was not working perfectly
- you can disable hotkey listener by setting a negative custom delay (ie: -1) in EDFX hotkey tabpage (can be set per game)
- lots of fixes about control mouseover tips text
- some optimization and stability improvements.
2.4.0.3
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- Added new Elite Dangerous profile called , will save you FPS (no FPS drop on some 3D card)
This is a performance mode profile with optimized settings for a great visual experience with Horizon(in space and on planets)
- now you can autorun game launcher at EDFX start
- now you can autorun utilities Shortcut at EDFX start
- Added game entry for players without Horizon Season pass
2.3.1.6
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- Hotfixes, 2.3 interstellar feeling profiles works now with ReShade framework 1.0 but you should install ReShade framework 1.1
- Added game profile for upcoming public release
- Added game profile for beta release
- Not using UPX exe compression anymore, mean less CPU usage and EDFX performance improvement
2.3.0.2
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- new main feature: cockpit Hud color management with image preview
- Added NEW Elite Dangerous Profile called , no more reddish vanilla color but you must like blue ambiant color. (calibrate your monitor !)
- Note that all older profiles are always available, no changes at all
- added 'With its hudcolor' checkbox to install optionnal Hudcolor if available with FX profile
- added some others options to personnalize FX profile
- Added FX FXAA quality option (low, mid, high)
- Added FX Luma Sharpen settings and options (low, mid, high)
- Added Description on all FX settings
- Added game profile
- Added in EDFX config tab
2.2.0.4
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- All 2.2 profiles will provide increased FPS
- new main feature: added lots of graphics settings options, you will love it.
- now you can change the SCROLLLOCK toggleeffect key in file
- if user change EDFX savefolder, <\framework> and <\cache> subfolder are removed first from destination folder to avoid 'folder merging'
THX to Eternity57 from http://www.elite-dangerous.fr forum board
- EDFX windows is now desktop centered at launch
- Added a Third Party Profile for IL-2 Battle of Stalingrad (just sharpenning)
2.1.1.2
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- 4 Elite Dangerous profiles are available
- Elite Dangerous profiles enhanced
deeper color
ambient light improved
Bloom around some planet fixed
- some hotkeys issues fixed
- Added support for ReShade Framework (final version 1.0.0.x)
- older profiles are converted on the fly by EDFX :-)
- Windows 10 officially supported (i'm using Windows 10 pro X64)
- ReShade Framework: added message when ReShade Framework is not installed then ask user to download at official site
due to new RESHADE team rules, you must download MANUALLY ReShade framework core engine to make EDFX work
at launch, if EDFX detect that reShade is not installed, EDFX will ask you to download it and will open good URL for you.
Just drop the downloaded Reshade framework zip(*.7z) file in and let's EDFX unzip it and install it automatically for you
EDFX will assist you for this :-)
- remember you can update at anytime EDFX with last ReShade framework by dropping ReShade Framework zip file in <\mydocuments\EDFX\update> folder
(check your EDFX save folder settings if you changed default path)
- Graphics Profiles which were made for an older or newer reshade framework are automatically converted by EDFX to the current ReShade framework installed
- Added tabpage component for upcoming EDFX features
- added several DLL compatibility mode in tabpage, should resolve most user's OS issues (settings are saved per game)
- EDFX save folder path can be set in tabpage
- you can now delete a custom game profile management (Game added by yourself)
- added ReShade framework status at the bottom of EDFX utility windows
- now game exe name is displayed in red when running.
- Reshade Version number is displayed at the bottom of EDFX window
- Added button to reset EDFX settings (EDFX will close, relaunch it)
- Added button to delete local EDFX profile cache
- Added a button for EDFX save folder settings
- now you can delete association between hotkey and favorites profile
- HOTKEYS per game: you can override settings per game with file (or <\mydocuments\EDFX\EDFX.ini> file for custom game added with EDFX utility)
use "NONE" as settings value, it will disable the EDFX hotkey
- Key press monitoring delay can be set per game in tabpage to fix issue in some games (ie: reduce its value for The Witcher3)
- Performance enhanced
- some Memory leaks fixed
- Less CPU use at idle (btw - Hotkey monitoring delay dependant)
2.0.8.14
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- EDFX available in both 32 bits and 64 bits mode: EDFX.exe, EDFX64.exe
the desktop shorcut will be create according to your choice
- debug messagebox removed when moving screenshot
- "force vanilla ambient light" checkbox now disabled also ingame heathaze
2.0.8.13
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- Hotfixes, stability fix when running on x64 windows os
- Hotfixes, ReShade Profiles management stability fix
2.0.7.8
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- Hofixes, no more 'Checking... ...' message loop
- When EDFX start, game screenshots found in game folder are saved to \my documents\EDFX\\screenshots
(it's also the case when Game session stop and if EDFX is running in background)
2.0.7.3
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- The Witcher3 profile tweaked/enhanced, enjoy it
- added The Witcher 3 profiles from precedent beta build.
- ingame hotkeys works again
- Added option (override profile SMAA settings)
- Added option (override profile ambient settings)
- Added several hints on mouseover
- you can delete <\EDFX\FX_RESHADE> folder, not used anymore
- profiles are now in <\edfx\profiles> folder
- screenshots are now saved in folder
- Added credits and reshade links
- About Reshade Framework updated to 0.18.7
you can update EDFX with last ReShade framework by dropping Framework zip file in folder - http://reshade.me/#download
EDFX will autoupdate without restart
OR you can unzip ReShade Framework files manually and drop them in folder
2.0.6.1
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- No more Pink red colors for blood
- Bloom reduced a little bit (on some area, you won't notice changes)
- FPS increased with profile.
- Added Elite Dangerous profile
- fixed Hotkey refresh when switching game
2.0.5.1
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- back to 0.18.6 reshade framework to fix screenshot freeze issue
- fixed tips text bug on button launch
2.0.4.5
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- EDFX can now manage several games !
- Native settings and profiles available for and games
- Added EDFX realistic graphics profile for The Witcher 3 game, hope you will enjoy it, get real !
- you can manage another game by using or
- ReShade Framework updated to 0.18.7
- EDFX font used is now Arial 9, so it increased window size
- Screenshot are now saved in subfolder, no more datetime subfolder
- Profiles are shared between games so you can apply whatever profile you want to a game
- Several bug fixed
- Some Windows 8/8.1 compatibility issue fixed by using last Reshade Framework release 0.18.7
2.0.3.0
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- fixed obvious bug "Error: Subscript used on non-accessible variable" when selecting some custom profile
2.0.2.0
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- some compatibilities issues solved
- fix bug where EDFX was looking for drive when drive didn't exist on user's PC
- updated ReShade engine & shaders to 0.18.4
2.0.1.0
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EDFX 2.0 is now using the ReShade unified engine (ReshadeFX+gemFX+sweetFX+McFX), this mean great future possibilities
Due to the Reshade engine, more system user supported so more issue solved (compatibility and so on)
- Added HeatHaze effect
- object light enhanced (like comet)
- Ambiant light enhanced
- Sharpened level details like Planet
- contrast greatly increased, Station are now better and also dark space :)
- contrast greatly increased in cockpit, immersive imho
- Removed compatibility checkbox, no more need
- Remove vanilla cockpit color checkbox, cockpit colors are now like vanilla, can't do better
- Windows 10 build 10041 and 10074 supported (should work for upcoming version)
- hotkey = enable/disable all effects when you are ingame
- hotkey = enable/disable splitscreen when you are ingame and if checkbox is checked in EDFX utility
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Description
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EDFX add FX graphics effects to games using RESHADE UNIFIED ENGINE SHADERS & DIRECTX INJECTOR
i'am using daily "EDFX full effects" default profile in EDXF utility and i hope you will enjoy it.
it was used for all screenshot you have seen on my twitter account and i only use this profile (btw if you dislike FOV blur in Elite Dangerous, press 'K' ingame to enable/disable it... i love it)
no fps drop (60+ on GeForce 780ti)
https://twitter.com/Skypat
--minor features--
EFDX can launch/close TRACKIR automatically when EDFX start and close (so uncheck the checkbox if you close EDFX before/during gaming)
EDFX can launch TeamSpeak and Mumble voice utility
you can add your own utility in blank custom button area
Language
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NATIVE LANGUAGE for this utility and readme file is at this time only ENGLISH
yes i know, i'am french...
Installation
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no installation required, just launch EDFX.exe
if your game is installed in or folder then launch EDFX.exe in administrator mode or disable windows UAC
to avoid issue (like not seeing graphics effects), run Elite Dangerous in FULL SCREEN MODE not in WINDOWED
When it's correctly activated, you will see a blue to white smooth screen before the Elite Dangerous background logo.
Supported OS
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VISTA/WIN7/WIN8/WIN81/WIN10 in 32 and 64 bits
my OS is Windows 8.1 64 bits and i have no problem at all
my alternative system is Windows 10 64 bits build 10074 and i have no problem at all
IMPORTANT: some Windows 8/8.1 users may encountered issue with FX engine when launching Elite Dangerous.
To fix it, right click on then enable 'Windows 7 compatibility mode
VISTA/WIN7/WIN8 are supported but not tested myself
32 bits mode for all OS are supported but not tested myself
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* OLDER VERSION HISTORY
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1.0.6.0
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- Windows 10 supported
Solar beam added when you are looking light source
- added checkbox to disable this new effect if you dislike (Profile settings if unchecked)
- Sharpened texture details in new profile
- added profile (all texture details sharpened and solar & light beam added ingame)
- all profiles are now read from EDFX\profiles folder
no more need for specific Win_7 or Win_8 folder, use compatibility mode checkbox instead and lensflare checkbox
- win_7 and win_8 folder are renamed with 'not used anymore' text (your old profiles are not deleted)
- EDFX desktop shortcut is now updated if you change your EDFX install folder
- check at start if EDFX is already running or not, you can't launch it twice anymore.
- check at start if FRAPS is running and ask for turning it off (to avoid issue)
- added checkbox to force vanilla color if checked (Profile settings if unchecked)
- added checkbox to force monochrome color
- fixed EDFX crashing when default profile don't exists anymore in EDFX profile subfolder
- Favorites profiles hotkey name are now correctly displayed on both buttons if you change it in file
- at the end of the game session, a message will appear to tell you where screenshots are.
1.0.5.0
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- now you can configure your hotkeys by tweaking EDFX\hotkeys.ini file
- screenshots are now moved automatically from game directory to \EDFX\Screenshots at the end of each game session (one screenshot folder per session)
- Teamspeak path is now saved correctly
1.0.4.0
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- added checkbox to force compatibility or not (override always the profile settings)
useful to fix issues
- added checkbox to force lens flare if checked (Profile settings if unchecked)
- added checkbox to force NO lens flare if checked (Profile settings if unchecked)
- if Launcher is not in the game folder, it will ask you for the path
1.0.3.0
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- added ingame hotkey to apply favorite graphics profile #1
- added ingame hotkey to apply favorite graphics profile #2
- added splashscreen checkbox to allow message ingame when switching profile, enabling it may cause ALT-TAB issue on some system.
- splash screen message display time up from 1s to 3s
- hotkeys are enabled only when game is running and disabled when game stop running
1.0.2.0
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- bug fixes
1.0.1.0
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- Win7 and Win8 graphics profiles are now managed in two separate EDFX subfolder
1.0.0.0
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- First version released for beta test
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Credits
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RESHADE
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http://reshade.me
Crosire
Ceejkay.dk
Marty McFly
Ioxa
Jpulowski
LuciferHawk
RESHADE FRAMEWORK DISTRIBUTIOn REGULATIOn
http://reshade.me/forum/shaderpack-framework/771-distribution-regulations
7zip.dll
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Author(s) .....: R. Gilman (rasim)
The original code came from this subject : http://www.autoitscript.com/forum/topic/85094-7zip/
NOT USED ANYMORE by EDFX - GEMFX engine
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http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?672484-Generic-GEMFX-Version-1-0-8
http://www.gem-fx.tk/
this post who helped me at the beginning. (thx to OP ico_HR)
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https://forums.frontier.co.uk/showthread.php?t=87727
AutoIt my dev kit
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https://www.autoitscript.com/site/
That's all folks, btw sorry for my poor english...
