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Transparent PNGs

by Joseph Jonathan · in Game Design and Creative Issues · 11/03/2006 (12:37 pm) · 5 replies

Hello all,
I am trying to create crosshairs and sniper scopes.
I have made png images and made portions transparent with IconMakerXP. When i try them ingame they are not transparent, they are white where i want transparency.
I would apreciate some help.


Thanks,
Joseph
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Torque Owner AllynMcelrath
#1
11/03/2006 (12:56 pm)
I have no idea what iconmakeXP is, or does. But photo shop (or gimp) can Export for web Ping-24's , where the transparent areas in your image (where the canvas is seen) will be transparent in the engine.

Kiwi Leetdancer
#2
12/10/2006 (7:59 pm)
Maybe Im misunderstanding the situation.... but could it be simple as iconmakerXP and torque use different color value when comes to alpha channel?

Kiwi Leetdancer
#3
12/10/2006 (8:03 pm)
Maybe Im misunderstanding the situation.... but could it be simple as iconmakerXP and torque use different color value when comes to alpha channel?

Torque Owner Fucifer
#4
12/10/2006 (8:09 pm)
Most likely the background is white and the picture is showing over the white background. You need to make the background transparency. with some software the background do not auto set to transparent you need to set it manual.

I did search for the software but came up with nothing. Put the link up I will check out.

Kiwi Leetdancer
#5
12/10/2006 (10:34 pm)
I think hes refering to http://www.icon-maker.com/index.htm Ive never used it before because first time saw it felt was a shame someone would actually charge for what almost looks like a modified MSpaint.....