Second Life Forums Archive - Depixellation Issues

Christine Daffodil

Registered User

Join date: 29 Jan 2007

Posts: 8

01-08-2008 09:33

Before I send my brand new graphics card back to the manufacturer for replacement, is this a bug/glitch in SL? I do not have this problem in any programs other than SL, even in highly graphic-intensive game programs. The depixellations appear at random on all types of textures/objects/avatars. In addition, friends can see the depixellations on my avatar skin and clothing as well, also at random times and locations. Any help/suggestions are gratefully appreciated.

http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s275/ChristineDaffodil/Public/UPC_Depixellation.jpg
http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s275/ChristineDaffodil/Public/Depixelation4.jpg
http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s275/ChristineDaffodil/Public/Depixelation3.jpg
http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s275/ChristineDaffodil/Public/Depixelation2.jpg
http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s275/ChristineDaffodil/Public/Depixelation1.jpg
http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s275/ChristineDaffodil/Public/Depixelation_Stripes.jpg

Usagi Musashi

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Join date: 24 Oct 2004

Posts: 6,083

01-08-2008 09:40

what the make of the graphic card and its specs?

Distilled1 Rush

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Join date: 29 Jul 2006

Posts: 504

01-08-2008 09:42

if friends see it to it isn't your GPX card. I have never seen this though and I have a lot of bugs with GPX...hmmmm have you searched Jira yet? what are your specs and OS etc.

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Sansarya Caligari

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Join date: 25 Apr 2005

Posts: 1,206

01-08-2008 09:50

I've been having this same issue for months now, and there's a report to the JIRA about it here (I think it's the same issue, the pictures aren't that clear):

https://jira.secondlife.com/browse/VWR-2171

Christine Daffodil

Registered User

Join date: 29 Jan 2007

Posts: 8

Computer Specs

01-08-2008 11:03

Thank you for all your input, everyone!

HIS ATI x1650 XT
512mb GDDR3
128 bit
AGP Bus Interface
ATI Catalyst 6.10
OpenGL Version 6.14.10.6120
Direct3D Version 6.14.10.0440
Bios Version 009.013.001.016
Dell 4600 w/2G RAM

FWIW, here is the response from LL regarding the support ticket I filled out:

We have solved your issue
Solution:

This does look like an issue with your graphics card. This happens when there is a problem with the memory of the graphics card. This also explains the issue regarding your avatar. Your avatar textures are created with the help of your graphics card. The textures are downloaded to your system and with the help of the Graphics card baked into one texture and then uploaded and applied to your avatar.
Best is to got to the manifacturer and ask for a replacement if it is still in warantly.

regards,
I-World Team

Christine Daffodil

Registered User

Join date: 29 Jan 2007

Posts: 8

Update on Depixellation Issues

01-21-2008 06:25

Curiouser and curiouser...

I returned my graphics card and replaced it with another brand new one. The depixellation appears to be gone from random objects and just about everything else except ONE thing, my skin. I still have the greenish square patches all over and they are viewable by others as well, not just myself.

In talking to people, I have heard of this happening to others. The explanation I was given is that for some reason, at some times, SL somehow corrupts the texture of the skin and "absorbs" one of the textures in the surroundings. I was told to try putting on a tattoo layer or a pair of gloves and for some bizarre reason, that WORKS! As long as I wear my tattoo, no more depixellations. As soon as I take the extra layer off, the depixellations return. WTH???

Nika Talaj

now you see her ...

Join date: 2 Jan 2007

Posts: 5,449

01-21-2008 08:12

I assume the skin you're wearing is one you bought, and not a default avatar skin?

Do you still see the pixelation if you wear a different skin? If you only have the one, there are more in your library that you could try.

If the pixelation goes away when you wear a different skin, then you need a different copy of the skin you want. Most bought skins are copiable - if you still have the original box you got it in, you can probably just re-rez that and get another copy.

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Depixellation Issues
Christine Daffodil Registered User Join date: 29 Jan 2007 Posts: 8	01-08-2008 09:33 Before I send my brand new graphics card back to the manufacturer for replacement, is this a bug/glitch in SL? I do not have this problem in any programs other than SL, even in highly graphic-intensive game programs. The depixellations appear at random on all types of textures/objects/avatars. In addition, friends can see the depixellations on my avatar skin and clothing as well, also at random times and locations. Any help/suggestions are gratefully appreciated. http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s275/ChristineDaffodil/Public/UPC_Depixellation.jpg http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s275/ChristineDaffodil/Public/Depixelation4.jpg http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s275/ChristineDaffodil/Public/Depixelation3.jpg http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s275/ChristineDaffodil/Public/Depixelation2.jpg http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s275/ChristineDaffodil/Public/Depixelation1.jpg http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s275/ChristineDaffodil/Public/Depixelation_Stripes.jpg
Usagi Musashi UM ™® Join date: 24 Oct 2004 Posts: 6,083	01-08-2008 09:40 what the make of the graphic card and its specs?
Distilled1 Rush written in the Pixles Join date: 29 Jul 2006 Posts: 504	01-08-2008 09:42 if friends see it to it isn't your GPX card. I have never seen this though and I have a lot of bugs with GPX...hmmmm have you searched Jira yet? what are your specs and OS etc. _____________________ Dell XPS-700 (this is a fantastic case!) XP media Intel Core2Duo 2.38ghz Nvida 9800GTX+ 512mg 4 G RAM Dell XPS 1530 Red Core 2 duo VISTA and I like it! Nvidia 8600m 512 6 G RAM Compaq amd 3200 XP home POS! Nvidia FX 5200 2 G RAMM White Box XP pro P 4 Nvidia Shared 128k some odd old PCI card 1 G RAM *(STILL RUNS THE 1.21 CLIENT AND LATEST RC! )
Sansarya Caligari BLEH! Join date: 25 Apr 2005 Posts: 1,206	01-08-2008 09:50 I've been having this same issue for months now, and there's a report to the JIRA about it here (I think it's the same issue, the pictures aren't that clear): https://jira.secondlife.com/browse/VWR-2171
Christine Daffodil Registered User Join date: 29 Jan 2007 Posts: 8	Computer Specs 01-08-2008 11:03 Thank you for all your input, everyone! HIS ATI x1650 XT 512mb GDDR3 128 bit AGP Bus Interface ATI Catalyst 6.10 OpenGL Version 6.14.10.6120 Direct3D Version 6.14.10.0440 Bios Version 009.013.001.016 Dell 4600 w/2G RAM FWIW, here is the response from LL regarding the support ticket I filled out: We have solved your issue Solution: This does look like an issue with your graphics card. This happens when there is a problem with the memory of the graphics card. This also explains the issue regarding your avatar. Your avatar textures are created with the help of your graphics card. The textures are downloaded to your system and with the help of the Graphics card baked into one texture and then uploaded and applied to your avatar. Best is to got to the manifacturer and ask for a replacement if it is still in warantly. regards, I-World Team
Christine Daffodil Registered User Join date: 29 Jan 2007 Posts: 8	Update on Depixellation Issues 01-21-2008 06:25 Curiouser and curiouser... I returned my graphics card and replaced it with another brand new one. The depixellation appears to be gone from random objects and just about everything else except ONE thing, my skin. I still have the greenish square patches all over and they are viewable by others as well, not just myself. In talking to people, I have heard of this happening to others. The explanation I was given is that for some reason, at some times, SL somehow corrupts the texture of the skin and "absorbs" one of the textures in the surroundings. I was told to try putting on a tattoo layer or a pair of gloves and for some bizarre reason, that WORKS! As long as I wear my tattoo, no more depixellations. As soon as I take the extra layer off, the depixellations return. WTH???
Nika Talaj now you see her ... Join date: 2 Jan 2007 Posts: 5,449	01-21-2008 08:12 I assume the skin you're wearing is one you bought, and not a default avatar skin? Do you still see the pixelation if you wear a different skin? If you only have the one, there are more in your library that you could try. If the pixelation goes away when you wear a different skin, then you need a different copy of the skin you want. Most bought skins are copiable - if you still have the original box you got it in, you can probably just re-rez that and get another copy. _____________________ . To contact forum folks, join the inworld group "The Forum Cartel". New residents with questions about SL more than welcome! We has parties! To contact forum scripters, join the inworld group "Scriptoratti" (thanks Void!). New scripter questions welcome!

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