Arma 3
Automatic ViewDistance
171 Comments
UNK_L 10 Jul @ 1:33pm 
Thanks for this mod :steamthumbsup:
Lufian 27 Jun @ 8:55am 
It isn't, no. You will need to set the minimum about 400 and set the fps to a manageable number like 40
D.J. 15 Jun @ 2:55am 
I'm not sure if i'm using this mod correctly. For example, im playing this scenario that requires a uav that circles around a mission area around 1200 meters high. So I set automatic view distance on and set desired fps to match my monitors refresh rate (144) I then set my minimum and maximum to nothing, then slowly inch the minimum up until the npc's and building pop into view clearly while zoomed out. This is at around 1500 minimum and 2300 maximum. with this method im getting excellent frames, however im not sure if this is the correct use of this mod.
TLBan不是老阿姨 31 May @ 1:13pm 
After the update, I felt a noticeable lag when using the telescope. I didn't feel any lag before.
Kilo  [author] 30 May @ 2:14pm 
Update v2.0 has been released
Please read the changelog and place your feedback in the according thread.

Have fun playing Arma3 and may the frames be with you
Kilo  [author] 24 Apr @ 11:21pm 
@GokuGod
The mod adjust viewDistance according to how much fps are over or under the set target (amongst other factors).
If you use an external fps limiter (or VSync), the target needs to be set to a lower value.

@Nullified
Doesn't work doesn't help.
Please provide as much information as possible when reporting any issues.
And use the Bug reports and feedback Thread in the discussions section to do so.
GokuGod 20 Apr @ 12:42pm 
great mod but for some reason the view distance dosnt always update (if i set the mod fps limit -2fps from my indicated rivatunerfps) i have to change the mod fps limit for it to start working, (im using a frame limiter set to 82 and mod fps to 80) i have to set it first to 60 and then it starts working, if i dont do that the game uses the default view distance. when it works its awesome !
after some testing when i lowered the MOD fps to 75 it works as intended,
amazing mod!

tldr,
FPS limiter 82, mod FPS limit 80 = dosnt work
FPS limiter 82, mod FPS limit 75 = work
Nullified 26 Mar @ 1:53pm 
Can't use this mod, game is unplayable.
Tree Muncher 6 Mar @ 9:45am 
Would it be possible to add a option to adjust the ratio of object to terrain view distance? I tend to try and keep them the exact same so that the fog hides the fact that buildings / trees are disappearing. Otherwise very cool mod.
VEGA 28 Feb @ 12:08am 
[ENG] The mod is very good and necessary in principle. But I don't have enough reaction speed, i.e. it wouldn't be bad if it were possible to adjust the speed of changing the viewing distance.
[RUS] Мод очень хороший и нужный в принципе. Но мне не хватает скорости реакции, т.е было бы не плохо если бы можно было бы регулировать скорость изменения дистанции обзора.
Kilo  [author] 23 Feb @ 1:34pm 
No thank you :he_he:
Krosis_LT 23 Feb @ 2:11am 
Thanx for quick answer. Also for your hard work. :)
Kilo  [author] 23 Feb @ 1:58am 
That's okay, the game will load/read the pbo, which contains the same files as the folder, only that the config.cpp and ui_controls.cpp in the folder are not binarized into the config.bin file that is basically unreadable (in case someone wants to mod this addon or simply wants to have a closer look).
Krosis_LT 23 Feb @ 12:01am 
in the folder of addons, there is pbo and folder also, hope it will not effect the mod
Brilian 22 Feb @ 8:23pm 
thanks for keep updating this mod
Kilo  [author] 19 Feb @ 9:26am 
If the server Admin sets a global Viewdistance limit via ACE3, then AVD will automatically adhere to it, the players do not need to do anything on their end.

ACE's View Distance feature should be turned off when AVD is used and vice versa
HBAOplus 19 Feb @ 5:34am 
@Kilo
Hi, could you please giving more infos about how AVD will work with ACE's View Distance settings?
https://ace3.acemod.org/wiki/feature/viewdistance
Kilo  [author] 18 Feb @ 2:32pm 
Done
Illu 3 Feb @ 8:40pm 
can the "minimum" max view distance be set to lower than 2000? if you get what i mean
ElzearContelly2 26 Jan @ 1:57am 
Is it possible to only decrease the object view distance? With my rig, I can play massive missions with 10km render distance if I decrease the object view distance to 1-2km in large firefights. Can this mod decrease only the object view distance, and only when that hits a minimum then also decrease the terrain render distance?
jp9999 2 Jan @ 11:30am 
it shows up in options but doesnt actually do anything for my view distance, it's still set on the value of the vanilla slider
Xypez 19 Dec, 2024 @ 7:13pm 
I get stutters everytime it updates the distances. By stutters I mean lenghty freezes v.v
Josethx 20 Nov, 2024 @ 8:35am 
My font burned out 😔
Kilo  [author] 3 Jul, 2024 @ 4:32am 
Ask the Admins to add the key to their server so users can join with this mod.
InDeed 1 Jul, 2024 @ 12:07pm 
What's the point of this mode if can't join any game?
DM_Christ33 5 May, 2024 @ 10:37am 
Thank you so damn much
SgtLobster06 12 Mar, 2024 @ 11:52am 
I am trying to diagnose framerate issues Im having with the Normandy map - is this mod known to have any issues with the Normandy Map from Spearhead?
Cy 24 Jan, 2024 @ 7:55am 
Thank you for the update! Shows in video settings correctly now. 🖤
Kilo  [author] 12 Jan, 2024 @ 12:04pm 
Works when enabled in the video settings.
Turtle Tosser 12 Jan, 2024 @ 1:30am 
does this still work, doesnt seem to be doing anything for me
The omega crazytails 11 Dec, 2023 @ 12:24pm 
Must have
stokotov 2 Dec, 2023 @ 3:46am 
This mod disables the drop down menu for the "Water Reflections" option in video settings. You have to unload the mod, change "Water Reflections", then load it back.
MIKE_TYSON 7 Oct, 2023 @ 1:46pm 
got this for my grandad hes been fine since ;)
dawidek ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ 20 Sep, 2023 @ 2:12pm 
doesn't work on the server
Kilo  [author] 12 Sep, 2023 @ 10:33am 
This mod is only client side
ThatGreenNeko 4 Sep, 2023 @ 3:50pm 
Clientside?
Kilo  [author] 13 Aug, 2023 @ 2:16am 
Please report bugs in the pinned thread and make sure to add an *.rpt log/crash file as well as detailed steps to reproduce the issue, as is described in the original post.
Neo 9 Aug, 2023 @ 10:50am 
with USMC mod it is crashing
Kilo  [author] 5 Aug, 2023 @ 12:33pm 
Report bugs in the pinned thread and make sure to add an rpt log/crash file.
Tominator 3 Aug, 2023 @ 12:58pm 
Game crashes when trying to start Dynamic Recon Ops on Altis (and other maps). Any setting i might be overlooking? Game is fine without this mod loaded
Tyl3r99 25 Jul, 2023 @ 2:35am 
Still using it to this day and works perfectly
nanner 4 Jul, 2023 @ 2:43pm 
Your mod was featured in this video! Performance RDLC https://youtu.be/aqn8vraVaZw
Pritchard 30 Jun, 2023 @ 9:58pm 
Would it be possible to include Shadow settings as well? I find that makes a really big impact on my FPS.
Captainslow 30 May, 2023 @ 5:18pm 
Does this work with SOG Prairie Fire.
Kilo  [author] 12 Apr, 2023 @ 1:51pm 
@ESKEHL
This mod is only client side
ESKEHL 3 Apr, 2023 @ 11:01am 
I´m looking for a possibility to increase view distance in DRO when hosting server, is this it? :)
BLAZE 3 Apr, 2023 @ 10:32am 
can not change maximun distance ... always reset and get this annoying sound when i click on graphic settings
Kilo  [author] 15 Feb, 2023 @ 2:36pm 
There's no way to adjust graphics settings (besides various viewDistance settings) on the fly that I know of.
jpcarsmedia 14 Feb, 2023 @ 1:49pm 
When flying aircraft, I'd rather drop all settings to lowest to get the max view distance (say 10000-12000). Is there a way to adjust the settings for when flying? On-foot and vehicle settings are working great though. I get a stable framerate. Thanks.