Author Topic: "Create Shadow Failed with -3" (Read 829 times)

Kermit de frog · « **on:** August 31, 2009, 04:52:37 PM »

"Create Shadow Failed with -3"(in orange text inside text buffer)

Problem: When I spawn on the runway, I sometimes receive this message and my shadow is no longer present. I think the message only appears once and my shadow does not return, even after +10 sorties. This error has occurred since the option for shadows was made. Plane I usually fly with is the ki61.

When I restart Aces High, my shadow will return. The problem will reoccur after what seems to be a random number of sorties.

7950GT OC
E6400 OC
Win XP Pro

kilz · « **Reply #1 on:** September 01, 2009, 10:50:13 PM »

lower the smotheness of the shadow bro and it goes away. i had this same issue once i lowered the shadow smothness it went away

wrag · « **Reply #2 on:** September 01, 2009, 11:24:50 PM »

I was getting a -8 but kower then the 8 looked all jaggy so turned it off.

Kermit de frog · « **Reply #3 on:** September 02, 2009, 01:24:51 PM »

Now I'm getting the message with a "-8" this time. It also seems to fix itself between sorties without the need to relog. I recieved the message twice last night while flying a ki61 for about <20 sorties.

Kermit de frog · « **Reply #4 on:** September 23, 2009, 10:19:57 PM »

I still continue to get this error message and my shadow disappears.

I think this is a BUG.

Usually happens in a KI61, but I know I can switch to a few other planes and the message will not appear. I can then .ef and choose the ki61 again, launch and immediately get the message again.

The error always occurs immediately once you spawn on the runway and never during flight.

Skuzzy · « **Reply #5 on:** September 24, 2009, 06:15:18 AM »

The error occurs because your video card/driver reports it does not support the surface support required in order for the shadow feature to work.

A DXDIAG output would be helpful.

As to why it would work sometimes, it could be a resource issue or a conflict with something else in the driver/video card is conflicting with the surface.

The game is just reporting what the video card driver gives us.

Kermit de frog · « **Reply #6 on:** September 24, 2009, 01:40:37 PM »

Thanks Skuzzy.

Here's my dxdiag report;

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System Information
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Time of this report: 9/24/2009, 11:35:39
Machine name: KERMDOG
Operating System: Windows XP Professional (5.1, Build 2600) Service Pack 3 (2600.xpsp_sp3_gdr.090206-1234)
Language: English (Regional Setting: English)
System Manufacturer: System manufacturer
System Model: System Product Name
BIOS: BIOS Date: 01/30/07 15:32:55 Ver: 08.00.12
Processor: Intel(R) Core(TM)2 CPU 6400 @ 2.13GHz (2 CPUs)
Memory: 2048MB RAM
Page File: 305MB used, 4658MB available
Windows Dir: C:\WINDOWS
DirectX Version: DirectX 9.0c (4.09.0000.0904)
DX Setup Parameters: Not found
DxDiag Version: 5.03.2600.5512 32bit Unicode

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DxDiag Notes
------------
DirectX Files Tab: No problems found.
Display Tab 1: No problems found.
Sound Tab 1: No problems found.
Music Tab: No problems found.
Input Tab: No problems found.
Network Tab: No problems found.

--------------------
DirectX Debug Levels
--------------------
Direct3D: 0/4 (n/a)
DirectDraw: 0/4 (retail)
DirectInput: 0/5 (n/a)
DirectMusic: 0/5 (n/a)
DirectPlay: 0/9 (retail)
DirectSound: 0/5 (retail)
DirectShow: 0/6 (retail)

---------------
Display Devices
---------------
Card name: NVIDIA GeForce 7950 GT
Manufacturer: NVIDIA
Chip type: GeForce 7950 GT
DAC type: Integrated RAMDAC
Device Key: Enum\PCI\VEN_10DE&DEV_0295&SUBSYS_220719F1&REV_A1
Display Memory: 512.0 MB
Current Mode: 1360 x 768 (32 bit) (60Hz)
Monitor: Plug and Play Monitor
Monitor Max Res: 1600,1200
Driver Name: nv4_disp.dll
Driver Version: 6.14.0010.9371 (English)
DDI Version: 9 (or higher)
Driver Attributes: Final Retail
Driver Date/Size: 10/22/2006 12:22:00, 4527488 bytes
WHQL Logo'd: n/a
WHQL Date Stamp: n/a
VDD: n/a
Mini VDD: nv4_mini.sys
Mini VDD Date: 10/22/2006 12:22:00, 3994624 bytes
Device Identifier: {D7B71E3E-41D5-11CF-DA5E-0D0200C2CB35}
Vendor ID: 0x10DE
Device ID: 0x0295
SubSys ID: 0x220719F1
Revision ID: 0x00A1
Revision ID: 0x00A1
Video Accel: ModeMPEG2_A ModeMPEG2_B ModeMPEG2_C ModeMPEG2_D ModeWMV9_B ModeWMV9_A
Deinterlace Caps: {335AA36E-7884-43A4-9C91-7F87FAF3E37E}: Format(In/Out)=(YUY2,YUY2) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,0) Caps=VideoProcess_YUV2RGB VideoProcess_StretchX VideoProcess_StretchY DeinterlaceTech_BOBVerticalSt retch
{335AA36E-7884-43A4-9C91-7F87FAF3E37E}: Format(In/Out)=(UYVY,YUY2) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,0) Caps=VideoProcess_YUV2RGB VideoProcess_StretchX VideoProcess_StretchY DeinterlaceTech_BOBVerticalSt retch
{335AA36E-7884-43A4-9C91-7F87FAF3E37E}: Format(In/Out)=(YV12,0x3231564e) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,0) Caps=VideoProcess_YUV2RGB VideoProcess_StretchX VideoProcess_StretchY DeinterlaceTech_BOBVerticalSt retch
{335AA36E-7884-43A4-9C91-7F87FAF3E37E}: Format(In/Out)=(NV12,0x3231564e) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,0) Caps=VideoProcess_YUV2RGB VideoProcess_StretchX VideoProcess_StretchY DeinterlaceTech_BOBVerticalSt retch
Registry: OK
DDraw Status: Enabled
D3D Status: Enabled
AGP Status: Enabled
DDraw Test Result: Not run
D3D7 Test Result: Not run
D3D8 Test Result: Not run
D3D9 Test Result: Not run

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Sound Devices
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Description: SB Audigy 2 ZS Audio [B880]
Default Sound Playback: Yes
Default Voice Playback: Yes
Hardware ID: PCI\VEN_1102&DEV_0004&SUBSYS_20021102&REV_04
Manufacturer ID: 1
Product ID: 100
Type: WDM
Driver Name: ctaud2k.sys
Driver Version: 5.12.0001.0442 (English)
Driver Attributes: Final Retail
WHQL Logo'd: n/a
Date and Size: 11/18/2003 19:13:54, 366160 bytes
Other Files:
Driver Provider: Creative
HW Accel Level: Full
Cap Flags: 0x0
Min/Max Sample Rate: 0, 0
Static/Strm HW Mix Bufs: 0, 0
Static/Strm HW 3D Bufs: 0, 0
HW Memory: 0
Voice Management: Yes
EAX(tm) 2.0 Listen/Src: Yes, Yes
I3DL2(tm) Listen/Src: No, No
Sensaura(tm) ZoomFX(tm): No
Registry: OK
Sound Test Result: Not run

Skuzzy · « **Reply #7 on:** September 24, 2009, 02:14:07 PM »

Probably related to the driver you are using. Might try a later one.

kilz · « **Reply #8 on:** September 24, 2009, 03:47:40 PM »

i have the same problem with shadows skuzzy

------------------
System Information
------------------
Time of this report: 9/24/2009, 12:44:23
Machine name: kilz rig
Operating System: Windows XP Professional (5.1, Build 2600) Service Pack 3 (2600.xpsp.080413-2111)
Language: English (Regional Setting: English)
System Manufacturer: kilz
System Model: kilz 2.1
BIOS: Phoenix ROM BIOS PLUS Version 1.10 A06
Processor: Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Quad CPU Q6600 @ 2.40GHz (4 CPUs)
Memory: 3070MB RAM
Page File: 290MB used, 4664MB available
Windows Dir: C:\WINDOWS
DirectX Version: DirectX 9.0c (4.09.0000.0904)
DX Setup Parameters: Not found
DxDiag Version: 5.03.2600.5512 32bit Unicode

------------
DxDiag Notes
------------
DirectX Files Tab: No problems found.
Display Tab 1: No problems found.
Sound Tab 1: The file cmudau.sys is not digitally signed, which means that it has not been tested by Microsoft's Windows Hardware Quality Labs (WHQL). You may be able to get a WHQL logo'd driver from the hardware manufacturer.
Music Tab: No problems found.
Input Tab: No problems found.
Network Tab: No problems found.

--------------------
DirectX Debug Levels
--------------------
Direct3D: 0/4 (n/a)
DirectDraw: 0/4 (retail)
DirectInput: 0/5 (n/a)
DirectMusic: 0/5 (n/a)
DirectPlay: 0/9 (retail)
DirectSound: 0/5 (retail)
DirectShow: 0/6 (retail)

---------------
Display Devices
---------------
Card name: NVIDIA GeForce 8800 Ultra
Manufacturer: NVIDIA
Chip type: GeForce 8800 Ultra
DAC type: Integrated RAMDAC
Device Key: Enum\PCI\VEN_10DE&DEV_0194&SUBSYS_046510DE&REV_A2
Display Memory: 768.0 MB
Current Mode: 1024 x 768 (32 bit) (75Hz)
Monitor: Plug and Play Monitor
Monitor Max Res: 1600,1200
Driver Name: nv4_disp.dll
Driver Version: 6.14.0011.9062 (English)
DDI Version: 9 (or higher)
Driver Attributes: Final Retail
Driver Date/Size: 8/17/2009 00:57:00, 5845760 bytes
WHQL Logo'd: Yes
WHQL Date Stamp: n/a
VDD: n/a
Mini VDD: nv4_mini.sys
Mini VDD Date: 8/17/2009 00:57:00, 7729568 bytes
Device Identifier: {D7B71E3E-42D4-11CF-0850-6E2403C2CB35}
Vendor ID: 0x10DE
Device ID: 0x0194
SubSys ID: 0x046510DE
Revision ID: 0x00A2
Revision ID: 0x00A2
Video Accel: ModeMPEG2_C ModeMPEG2_D ModeWMV9_B ModeWMV9_A
Deinterlace Caps: {6CB69578-7617-4637-91E5-1C02DB810285}: Format(In/Out)=(YUY2,YUY2) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,0) Caps=VideoProcess_YUV2RGB VideoProcess_StretchX VideoProcess_StretchY DeinterlaceTech_PixelAdaptive
{335AA36E-7884-43A4-9C91-7F87FAF3E37E}: Format(In/Out)=(YUY2,YUY2) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,0) Caps=VideoProcess_YUV2RGB VideoProcess_StretchX VideoProcess_StretchY DeinterlaceTech_BOBVerticalSt retch
{6CB69578-7617-4637-91E5-1C02DB810285}: Format(In/Out)=(UYVY,YUY2) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,0) Caps=VideoProcess_YUV2RGB VideoProcess_StretchX VideoProcess_StretchY DeinterlaceTech_PixelAdaptive
{335AA36E-7884-43A4-9C91-7F87FAF3E37E}: Format(In/Out)=(UYVY,YUY2) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,0) Caps=VideoProcess_YUV2RGB VideoProcess_StretchX VideoProcess_StretchY DeinterlaceTech_BOBVerticalSt retch
{6CB69578-7617-4637-91E5-1C02DB810285}: Format(In/Out)=(YV12,0x3231564e) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,0) Caps=VideoProcess_YUV2RGB VideoProcess_StretchX VideoProcess_StretchY DeinterlaceTech_PixelAdaptive
{335AA36E-7884-43A4-9C91-7F87FAF3E37E}: Format(In/Out)=(YV12,0x3231564e) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,0) Caps=VideoProcess_YUV2RGB VideoProcess_StretchX VideoProcess_StretchY DeinterlaceTech_BOBVerticalSt retch
{6CB69578-7617-4637-91E5-1C02DB810285}: Format(In/Out)=(NV12,0x3231564e) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,0) Caps=VideoProcess_YUV2RGB VideoProcess_StretchX VideoProcess_StretchY DeinterlaceTech_PixelAdaptive
{335AA36E-7884-43A4-9C91-7F87FAF3E37E}: Format(In/Out)=(NV12,0x3231564e) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,0) Caps=VideoProcess_YUV2RGB VideoProcess_StretchX VideoProcess_StretchY DeinterlaceTech_BOBVerticalSt retch
Registry: OK
DDraw Status: Enabled
D3D Status: Enabled
AGP Status: Enabled
DDraw Test Result: Not run
D3D7 Test Result: Not run
D3D8 Test Result: Not run
D3D9 Test Result: Not run

-------------
Sound Devices
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Description: Audio Advantage SRM Device
Default Sound Playback: Yes
Default Voice Playback: Yes
Hardware ID: USB\Vid_10f5&Pid_0200&Rev_0010&MI_00
Manufacturer ID: 1
Product ID: 100
Type: WDM
Driver Name: cmudau.sys
Driver Version: 5.12.0001.0040 (English)
Driver Attributes: Final Debug
WHQL Logo'd: No
Date and Size: 10/3/2005 11:07:34, 1334272 bytes
Other Files:
Driver Provider: Turtle Beach
HW Accel Level: Full
Cap Flags: 0xF5F
Min/Max Sample Rate: 100, 100000
Static/Strm HW Mix Bufs: 65, 64
Static/Strm HW 3D Bufs: 65, 64
HW Memory: 0
Voice Management: No
EAX(tm) 2.0 Listen/Src: Yes, Yes
I3DL2(tm) Listen/Src: Yes, Yes
Sensaura(tm) ZoomFX(tm): Yes
Registry: OK
Sound Test Result: Not run

---------------------
Sound Capture Devices
---------------------
Description: Audio Advantage SRM Device
Default Sound Capture: Yes
Default Voice Capture: Yes
Driver Name: cmudau.sys
Driver Version: 5.12.0001.0040 (English)
Driver Attributes: Final Debug
Date and Size: 10/3/2005 11:07:34, 1334272 bytes
Cap Flags: 0x41
Format Flags: 0xCC0

Skuzzy · « **Reply #9 on:** September 24, 2009, 03:57:13 PM »

There is one other way to get that error. If you set the shadow pixel mask size too large.

kilz · « **Reply #10 on:** September 24, 2009, 08:18:00 PM »

Quote from: Skuzzy on September 24, 2009, 03:57:13 PM

There is one other way to get that error. If you set the shadow pixel mask size too large.

how do i know when i have set it to large for my video card

Skuzzy · « **Reply #11 on:** September 25, 2009, 06:48:44 AM »

Your video card runs out of memory, you get the above error, textures take a very long time to load. Take your pick.

kilz · « **Reply #12 on:** September 25, 2009, 01:13:19 PM »

Quote from: Skuzzy on September 25, 2009, 06:48:44 AM

Your video card runs out of memory, you get the above error, textures take a very long time to load. Take your pick.

now thats un-geekified lol

Kermit de frog · « **Reply #13 on:** November 06, 2009, 06:28:54 PM »

After setting the shadow size from 4kx4k down to 2kx2k, the error and it's error message no longer occurs.
(If I set the shadow size up to 4k again, I'll get the error frequently.)

TY.

Skuzzy · « **Reply #14 on:** November 07, 2009, 02:07:45 PM »

At 4Kx4K the texture would occupy 128MB of video RAM.

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