Dashboard definition

[cybertooth2020]

Hi truckers, I have an issue that maybe someone can help with. While playing ATS and ETS I am not able to see or read any of the dash gauges. None of them are clear and the definition sucks. Am I missing a setting somewhere or is there something else that I can do to change this. Thanks for your input.

[Ξ Sikon]

What is your "Field of View" set to?

I like to set mine around 100 degrees but the gauges get blurry. If I set it to someting smaller like 90, I can see the gauges again but I won't be able to see out the side of my truck anymore.

[Catratio]

I keep my FOV between 70-75 depending on the truck and still can barely see the gauges. Most seem to just be decorative so it's not a big deal, but smaller numbers are just hopeless to read. I thought it was just the nature of the game.

[cybertooth2020]

Not sure, what is this graphic setting you are referring to. Sorry, newbie, just finding my way around.

[Nono54Fr]

Increase the scaling. That's almost the only thing that makes the gauges clearer.

[cybertooth2020]

This is found in graphic settings within the game???

[Ξ Sikon]

My mistake! It's actually found in the seat adjustment menu (go figure right?)

Press F4 - 3 times, when in game an unpaused, to get to that menu

[Catratio]

Field of View can be adjusted by hitting F4 a couple times when you're driving, may need to be inside cab, I'm not sure. Scaling should be under the graphics options I think?

[cybertooth2020]

Thanks for your input, will try your suggestions and see how it works out for me.
Keep on truckin.

[ttower]

Originally posted by Nono54Fr:

Increase the scaling. That's almost the only thing that makes the gauges clearer.

This is also the best option, considering your computer can handle the increase.

[cybertooth2020]

See what you mean, scaling set to 100% and this hasn't changed anything. Still cannot read gauges.

[MattFarmzFS22]

My scaling is set to 300% and my gauges are really quite clear. If you have the computer for it, scaling can be set as high as 400%.

[Hex: Dry Caulk]

Originally posted by cybertooth2010:

See what you mean, scaling set to 100% and this hasn't changed anything. Still cannot read gauges.

I have my scaling set between 150%-200% and I have no problems reading the gauges. I also have my Field of View set to 90, and the seat adjusted all the way forward - with this set up and my 21:9 monitor, I'm able to see the entire dash, both side-view mirrors, and read all the gauges clearly.

[Nono54Fr]

Originally posted by cybertooth2010:

See what you mean, scaling set to 100% and this hasn't changed anything. Still cannot read gauges.

[TL;DR] Rendering resolution * Scaling = Display resolution.

If you had the scaling below 100%, the game was visually degraded and then blown up on your screen, actually hurling at you graphic artifacts.

[Wille Wilse]

You can also map a button to zoom in - somewhere in settings.

[Catratio]

Wait what? You can zoom in on the dashboard?

OMG there is a zoom option, it was just never mapped to anything. I can actually see my front and right side mirrors now and all the gauges. This changes EVERYTHING.