Command-line parameters
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Command-line parameters, also called arguments 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.
For further detail, see the Wikipedia article.
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
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| -fov | Unknown |
| -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
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| -window | Run in windowed mode (16-bit depth only). However, it minimizes if it is clicked out of. |
LEGO Rock Raiders
Below is a complete list LEGO Rock Raiders has a large number of command-line arguments, some of which
| 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 | Disables sounds on the menu (except for clicking and music), voices (except for Chief's briefings), and cave ambiance |
| -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 |
