08-12-2005 19:44
DXTBmp is a program I use for painting aircraft in Flight Simulator 2004, and saving images with alpha channels in DXT3 format renders the transparent sections as shiny mirror like renders, within FS2004.

Well - If you make an image in any program like Fireworks or Paint, you can import it into DXTBmp and have all the 100% Black become transparent in SL.


The only problem is that I have a feeling grey and darker greys will be partially transparent, I am not sure and I'm about to find out.

Download DXTBmp here: http://www.mnwright.btinternet.co.uk/programs/dxtbmp.htm

Step 1: Make your image
Step 2: Open it in DXTBmp
Step 3: Click on the Aplha button on the menu, and choose Create Alpha Channel (Black)


Save it as a .tga and import it into sl.

Also - this program can be used as a converter to convert images into .TGA - or into DXT format if needed


Enjoy! I know I will!


Edit: Dark grey remains dark grey :)