Problem Blank white simulation window after starting a scenario

[fido_61]

I have been using Orbiter 2006 for over a year now, with great enjoyment and no significant issues. I wanted to try v.2010 but having trouble with the install. I chose the ZIP version, so as to keep my 2006 version unperturbed. The install seemed to go fine.

When I run the Orbiter.exe, it takes me to the Launchpad dialog as expected. When I choose to run a scenario, it just gives me a blank white simulation window.

When I close this blank window, it takes me back to the Launchpad dialog. I can exit from there. My v.2006 seems unaffected and still works fine. I believe I have adequate hardware. I have searched this forum and have been unable to find a similar problem. Any advice would be appreciated.

Thank you,
Chuck

The install.log and orbiter.log follow:

Orbiter installation verification.
w tests to verify a valid
Orbiter installation. Normally, this test needs to be executed
only once after installation. To run it again, execute the
'testinstall' utility in the Install subdirectory.
-----------------------------------------------------
Test 1: Directory structure
 Orbiter root directory: C:\Documents and Settings\Chuck\My Documents\Oribiter2010
 Folder Config  found.
 Folder Meshes  found.
 Folder Textures  found.
 Folder Scenarios  found.
 Folder Doc  found.
 Folder Script  found.
 Folder Modules  found.
 Folder Flights  found.
 Folder Html  found.
 Folder Install  found.
-----------------------------------------------------
Test 2: C++ runtime libraries
 Runtime libraries ok.
-----------------------------------------------------
Test 3: Checking DirectX
 Scanning dxdiag output:
 
Processor: Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Duo CPU     E6750  @ 2.66GHz (2 CPUs)
Memory: 3326MB RAM
DirectX Version: DirectX 9.0c (4.09.0000.0904)
Card name: NVIDIA GeForce 8600 GTS
Card name: NVIDIA GeForce 8600 GTS
d3dim700.dll: 5.03.2600.5512 English Final Retail 4/13/2008 20:11:51 824320 bytes
For full DirectX diagnostics, see file dxdiag.log.
-----------------------------------------------------
Orbiter installation verification complete.
No problems found.

**** Orbiter.log
Build Jun  6 2010 [v.100606]
Timer precision: 3.75937e-010 sec
Found 0 joystick(s)
Module AtlantisConfig.dll .... [Build 100606, API 100606]
Module AtmConfig.dll ......... [Build 100606, API 100606]
Module DGConfigurator.dll .... [Build 100606, API 100606]
**** Creating simulation session
DirectDraw interface OK
Direct3D interface OK
Graphics: Viewport: Window 1674 x 1018 x 32
Graphics: Hardware T&L capability: Yes
Graphics: Z-buffer depth: 32 bit
Graphics: Stencil buffer depth: 8 bit
Loading 8816 records from star database
Module Sun.dll ............... [Build 100215, API 100212]
VSOP87(E) Sun: Precision 1e-006, Terms 554/6634
Module Mercury.dll ........... [Build 100215, API 100212]
VSOP87(B) Mercury: Precision 1e-005, Terms 167/7123
Module Venus.dll ............. [Build 100215, API 100212]
Module VenusAtm2006.dll ...... [Build 100606, API 100606]
VSOP87(B) Venus: Precision 1e-005, Terms 79/1710
Module Earth.dll ............. [Build 100215, API 100212]
Module EarthAtmJ71G.dll ...... [Build 100606, API 100606]
VSOP87(B) Earth: Precision 1e-008, Terms 2564/2564
Module Moon.dll .............. [Build 100217, API 100215]
ELP82: Precision 1e-005, Terms 116/829
Module Mars.dll .............. [Build 100215, API 100212]
Module MarsAtm2006.dll ....... [Build 100606, API 100606]
VSOP87(B) Mars: Precision 1e-005, Terms 405/6400
Module Phobos.dll ............ [Build ******, API 060425]
Module Deimos.dll ............ [Build ******, API 060425]
Module Galsat.dll ............ [Build 100217, API 100215]
Module Jupiter.dll ........... [Build 100215, API 100212]
VSOP87(B) Jupiter: Precision 1e-006, Terms 1624/3625
Module Io.dll ................ [Build 100217, API 100215]
Module Europa.dll ............ [Build 100217, API 100215]
Module Ganymede.dll .......... [Build 100217, API 100215]
Module Callisto.dll .......... [Build 100217, API 100215]
Module Satsat.dll ............ [Build 100215, API 100212]
Module Saturn.dll ............ [Build 100215, API 100212]
VSOP87(B) Saturn: Precision 1e-006, Terms 2904/6365
Module Mimas.dll ............. [Build 100215, API 100212]
SATSAT Mimas: Terms 113
Module Enceladus.dll ......... [Build 100215, API 100212]
SATSAT Enceladus: Terms 33
Module Tethys.dll ............ [Build 100215, API 100212]
SATSAT Tethys: Terms 101
Module Dione.dll ............. [Build 100215, API 100212]
SATSAT Dione: Terms 59
Module Rhea.dll .............. [Build 100215, API 100212]
SATSAT Rhea: Terms 68
Module Titan.dll ............. [Build 100215, API 100212]
SATSAT Titan: Terms 100
Module Iapetus.dll ........... [Build 100215, API 100212]
SATSAT Iapetus: Terms 605
Module Uranus.dll ............ [Build 100215, API 100212]
VSOP87(B) Uranus: Precision 1e-006, Terms 1827/5269
Module Miranda.dll ........... [Build ******, API 060425]
Module Ariel.dll ............. [Build ******, API 060425]
Module Umbriel.dll ........... [Build ******, API 060425]
Module Titania.dll ........... [Build ******, API 060425]
Module Oberon.dll ............ [Build ******, API 060425]
Module Neptune.dll ........... [Build 100215, API 100212]
VSOP87(B) Neptune: Precision 1e-006, Terms 391/2024
Finished initialising world
Module DeltaGlider.dll ....... [Build 100606, API 100606]
Module LuaInline.dll ......... [Build 100606, API 100606]
Module ShuttleA.dll .......... [Build 100606, API 100606]
Module ShuttlePB.dll ......... [Build 100606, API 100606]
Finished initialising status
Finished initialising camera
Finished initialising panels
Finished setting up render state
**** Closing simulation session

 

[IgnoreThisBarrel]

This is a long-shot, but have you tried moving it to Program Files or (assuming you have Windows 7) Program Files (x86) or Program Files (x64)?

 

[fido_61]

Moving it to Program Files directory did not work, but thank you for your response.

 

[Izack]

Did you pick orbiter.exe or orbiter_ng.exe? What options do you have selected in the Video tab? Does it do the same thing in Fullscreen? Does the white screen come immediately, or after loading?

 

[fido_61]

Izack,

I had been trying to run it inside a window. Based upon your response, I tried it full screen and that worked! I then changed the selection on the video tab and selected a different 3D device. It now works in both full screen and window. Now to get the sound working.

Thank you for your help!!!

 

[Izack]

That's troubleshooting for you; you don't really need me to ask those questions, if you ask them yourself. :thumbup:

For sound, it should be exactly the same as it is in the 2006 version: install Orbitersound and activate the module (and edit your playlist and volume and whatnot.)

 

[Xyon]

Congratulations on getting it working. One of the more common troubleshooting steps with both 2006-P1 and 2010 is to enable the "Always enumerate devices" tick box and usually select the bottom device in the list. It should then have no problems starting in either window or full screen provided you only have one monitor.

 

[fido_61]

I had "Always enumerate devices" checked, but I am running dual monitors. Everything seems to be working now. Thanks.

 

[TSPenguin]

You probably selected the rendering device representing the second screen. Moving the window might, starting orbiter on that screen, will work.
Now the window should stop displaying graphics on the second screen instead.

All of this is depending on the driver in question of course.

 

[Jacko13]

the white screen thing happens to me whenever I run an older-version add-on or scenario not compatible with 2010. What sucks is whenever I download an add-on, I unzip it into orbiter_100606. It would be such a hassle to look up which add-ons are for 060929, move and move all of them to the 060929 file. (I have both 2006 and 2010 folders on my desktop for, er...easy, uh access...)


Oh...my desktop pic is Plastic Beach, y'know...the Gorillaz?