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Getting Started

codist (Jacob) edited this page May 27, 2021 · 5 revisions

First Time Setup

When opening SM64EC for the first time, you may be greeted with a dialog asking to set your Project 64 directory.
Click OK and navigate to where the Project 64 executable is stored.

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One you have done that, you will be asked to install Glide64.
If you do not already have Glide64 installed, click YES.

Setting Up Project 64 to work with SM64EC

Project 64 is separated into two commonly used versions, 1.6 & 2.3.

Project 64 v2.3

Click on Options in the menu bar, then go to Settings...

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Navigate to the Plugins category, and select the combo box under the category "Video (graphics) plugin:"

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Choose Glide64 from the list of plugins, then click APPLY.

Project 64 v1.6

Click on Options in the menu bar, then go to Settings...

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Navigate to the Plugins category, and select the combo box under the category "Video (graphics) plugin:"

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Choose "GLideN64 rev.8004dc2" from the list of plugins, then click OK.

Glide64 Setup

Click on Options, then "Configure Graphics Plugin..."
Navigate to the Texture Enhancement tab, and edit the settings to look like this image.

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Once everything looks good, click OK.


After you have finished setting up Project 64 and Glide64, you can use the program properly!
Click here to learn how to use the program.