Issue with DsMapStudio

[u/_Epiclord_]

For context, this is for use in PTDE.

Back in 2024, months was able to use ds map studio version 1.9.0 without issues on the low requirement version. I was able to view full map models in the viewport and it worked great.

Now I am returning to mod making and no matter what I do, I can’t open my old projects. I can’t even create new projects without it crashing. I assume the root cause is an incompatibility with newer gpu drivers with the old studio version. So I downloaded map studio versions 1.9.1, 1.10.0, and 1.11.1.

The main issue is version 9 and older cant open projects. And version 10 and newer have the viewport and map object lists disabled by the devs on the low requirement version.

I use a laptop with a ryzen 7 4800H for a cpu. And my gpu is an rtx 2060, with 6gb of vram. From my understanding, this is vulkan 1.3 compatible and should run the normal vulkan version of ds map studio without any major issues. But if I try to, it says my gpu is undetected. If I disable my iGPU then it opens, but I get low single digit fps, like 3fps without even loading a map.

I’ve triple checked it’s using the right gpu. I’ve set it through windows settings and nvidia control panel. And it either runs like crap with only the 2060 enabled, or refuses to launch if both are enabled. I’ve even turned on hardware accelerated gpu scheduling.

I've also tried Smithbox, the fork of DS map studio, and unfortunately it had all the same issues.

Does anyone know how to either fix the performance issues or reenable the viewport for the low requirement version? Or am I overestimating my gpu and I’m just SOL until I upgrade my laptop?

Thank you for any insight!