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What is Port Royale 2 Configuration Tool used for?

The graphics card tool is started automatically once the installation of Port Royale 2 has been completed.

You can start the configuration tool at any time by selecting it in the "START" menu.

Use colored hardware mouse-pointer
If you are experiencing problems with the in-game pointer you should activate this option.

Water reflection effects
If activated, the water reflection effects can be seen. If you experience graphical problems or extreme slow-down you should deactivate this.

Compatibility mode for water reflections
This should be activated if you experience graphical errors with the water reflection feature.

Show waves on ships
If you experience graphical display errors around the ships, this option should be deactivated.

Start Full-Screen
Once deactivated, Port Royale 2 will start in windowed-mode. This setting is recommended for notebooks. It is by default activated.
Remark: Even though the game runs in windowed mode it is maximized to full screen size, you will not recognize that it runs in windowed mode. In some cases the graphics can look unclear.

Recommended Settings
Calculates the best game settings for use with the installed graphics card.

Compatible Settings
All graphical settings are deactivated.

Ok

Quit the tool and save the current settings.
Remark: Settings are saved in the file "Settings.cfg" together with your Autoroutes and savegames under

C:Documents and Settings[...Username...]My DocumentsAscaron EntertainmentPort Royale 2
 

Source: Ascaron FAQ