Command-line parameters

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Command-line parameters are options for the initial execution of software. These options are commonly supplied in a command-line window or shortcut, and always come after the executable's file name. Available parameters, syntax, and effect all depend on the game or software they are used with. A common use for these options is for running games in debug mode or different resolutions.

Example

C:\Program Files\Game\Game.exe -firstoption -secondoption

LEGO Racers

Argument	Effect
-alphatrans	Force use of alpha transparency
-horzres [res]	Set horizontal resolution Replace [res] with an integer
-novideo	Disables startup videos
-primary	Force use of primary display device
-select3d	Allows 3D device selection
-vertres [res]	Set vertical resolution Replace [res] with an integer
-window	Run in windowed mode (16-bit depth only). However, it minimizes if it is clicked out of.

LEGO Rock Raiders

Below are

Argument	Effect
-best	Launches the game with maximum graphics settings, skipping the Mode Selection prompt
-cleansaves	Deletes all saved games
-debug	Allows for display resolutions of 640x480, 800x600, or 1024x768 to be selected; without extensive edits to Lego.cfg, selecting either of the latter options will cause a crash
-debugcomplete	Unknown
-dualmouse	Unknown
-flags	Followed with an integer to turn on certain debug feature[verify]
-fpslock	Enables VSync, which locks the frame rate to the monitor refresh rate when running in a window
-ftm	Makes the video card use all available texture memory (from readme). Also turns off game lighting. Lighting still effects game models[verify].
-fvf	Creates a gradual fog effect while in eye view or shoulder view
-insistOnCD	Make the game request the disc before it starts
-nom	Disables texture management for Voodoo2 based cards
-nosound	Mutes all in-game sound
-programmer	Enables debug keys and allows the opening logos to be skipped[verify]
-reduceanimation	Disables the rockfall transition animation in the main menu
-reduceflics	Disables all FLIC animations
-reduceimages	Texture sizes are halved at load time, reducing the memory overhead
-reducepromeshes	Reduces the number of LOD meshes
-reducesamples	Unknown
-reward	Disables Chief's animation on the reward screen
-showversion	Displays the game's version number (V.0.121) in the bottom right corner
-startlevel	Launches the game directly into a level[verify]
-testercall	Unlocks all levels at start
-testlevels	Unlocks all levels at start
-window	Allows the game to be launched in a window when in 16-bit color mode