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Setting Up Search and Rescue

This page assumes that you already have Search and Rescue installed, if you need help installing Search and Rescue then please see the Download & Installation Guide

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Running

Typically Search and Rescue is installed in /usr/games/SearchAndRescue for the UNIX/X version and in its own directory under the name SearchAndRescue.exe for the Win32 version.

Simply create a short cut to the program file, the short cut command should look something like the following.

For UNIX/X:
  • /usr/games/SearchAndRescue
For Win32:
  • D:\GAMES\SEARCHANDRESCUE.EXE

If you would like to get a list of command line arguments that you can add to the short cut command, run a console and type:

  • SearchAndRescue --help
MAIN MENU

At this point you should try running Search and Rescue from a console to see if there are any problems. The most common problems are graphics problems in which case the program is unable to start up properly, if you encounter any problems please read the Frequently Asked Questions. If Search and Rescue is able to run properly, then you should be able to see the main menu (as shown on the right).

Do not worry about running Search and Rescue in windowed mode or full screen at start up, you can always adjust things later once the program is running correctly.

When the program is running you can switch from windowed mode to fullscreen mode by pressing CTRL + F11. To change the resolution (in windowed or fullscreen modes) press CTRL + [ or CTRL + ].

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Graphics

GRAPHICS MENU

To modify the graphics options, go to Options->Graphics..., there you can adjust simulation detail, graphics acceleration, resolution, and much more. Important settings are explained below.

  • Celestial - Toggle the display of the sun, moon, and overall lighting.
  • Dual Pass Depth - Toggle the double rendering per frame in order to display heightfields more accurately.
  • Object Texture - Toggles the texturing of objects, note that this will affect certain ground objects used as plots, mountains, and landmarks.
  • Resolution - Changes the resolution (the size of the window).
  • Graphics Accel - This influences frame rate versus cpu usage. If you find a delay in the response of the program then lower this value, otherwise increase it.

To change the graphics options during simulation see Environment Scenery Details.

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Sound

SOUND MENU

To modify the sound options, go to Options->Sound..., there you can adjust the sound level, volumes, and toggle the music.

It is important that you have your sound server running before you enable sound. To enable sound increase the Sound Level.

Important settings are explained below:

  • Priority - Specifies the DirectSound cooperation level (Win32 only, UNIX/X is always set to Background)
  • Master Volume - Adjusts the mixer's volume level (not available on Win32).
  • Sound Volume - Adjusts the mixer's PCM (aka Wave) volume level.
  • Music Volume - Adjusts the mixer's MIDI volume level.
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