MMF2 Image Uploading

Hi,

I’m relatively new to MMF2, but I’ve had it (the demo version of MMF2) long enough to understand some of its features. I’ve come across several simple problems with MMF2, one of which is image uploading. The images I use in the applications I produce with MMF2 are mostly made in Adobe Photoshop. When I upload my images into MMF2 and convert them into an active object, MMF2 does not clear the transparent color correctly. So what happens is some kind of white or black border surrounds the image and I cannot edit it out with MMF2. I do not want this border of color around the active object I am using, it causes bad collision detecting and doesn’t look good in applications. Is there any other way I can upload an image into MMF2, but have a totally clear transparent color?

-Thanks In Advance

-Variant

Here's a simple fix. Press [Y] while in the image editor, and click on the black or white border. The only problem is that some transitions won't work well for the active object.

It works, sort of, but it leaves alot of the transparent color on the image.

hmmm, try making an active object, then copy and paste your image onto the active object, then erase the transparency using the method above.

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Originally Posted by variant

It works, sort of, but it leaves alot of the transparent color on the image.

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Oh, well, I'll have to figure out another way to keep the color transparent. Thanks though.

-Variant

Save it as a png works for me every time!

Most likely the color your using as the import transparency has a small gradient in it. As MMF only uses ONE color for transparency it is leaving the remaining color. Do you have anti aliasing on when you save your image in PS?

Should I have anti aliasing on?
Does it keep the image transparent?

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Originally Posted by UrbanMonk

Save it as a png works for me every time!

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The PNG helped, but there was still quite a bit of color around the image. Thanks, though.

-Variant

You should create your image with a transparent background and save it as a PNG if you want to preserve the transparency in MMF2.

Thank you Jamie, I managed to totally make the background color of the active object transparent. Thanks for the help, I really appreciate it.

-Thanks, Variant

Thanks for all the help everyone I really appreciate it.

-Variant

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Originally Posted by Viewtiful

hmmm, try making an active object, then copy and paste your image onto the active object, then erase the transparency using the method above.

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Same effect, it still has a border around it.

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Originally Posted by Jamie

You should create your image with a transparent background and save it as a PNG if you want to preserve the transparency in MMF2.

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Then load the PNG file using the "open" icon in the image editor. Seriously, try it.

It works Jamie, thanks.

-Variant