PNG transparency

[waffles]

I thought MMF2 completely supported PNG files? I can't get it to recognise the transparency in any PNG files using the Active Picture object. I want to use PNG files for a map editor, and I don't want to just limit the transparent colour to one specified colour. I'd use the Alpha Channel object, but it can't create backdrop objects.

[rhoymand]

as far as I know it does fully support PNG files. I always use photoshop to edit my PNG files, making sure its 24-bit and there is no background layer. I import them into active objects with no problem at all. for alpha channels, I prefer to use targas.

[waffles]

Ah, 24-bit works. I've been using 8-bit.

I wonder if there is any specific reason 8-bit transparency isn't supported.

[LAJ]

I don't think it supports 4-bit PNGs either. They've just updated the GIF filter in build 243 release candidate so I hope they eventually update the PNG filter as well.