what's the param vsync mean?

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greetzyl
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what's the param vsync mean?

Post by greetzyl »

I learn from the engine that the param vsync means:
Specifies vertical syncronisation: If set to true, the driver will wait for the vertical retrace period, otherwise not.
but I couldn't understand "the vertical retrace period" ,please help me ? :?
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Post by raven_coda »

Basicly it locks your FPS to the refresh rate of your monitor
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Post by Warchief »

And
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vertical_synchronization
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