Import Graphics Crop Glitch?

[Redsquirrel]

Also occurs in the Newgrounds Game Factory edition.

When I import a graphic, from flash (as PNG format) and import it into the graphic editor, i crop it (as it has all the stage from flash saved with it). However, although it looks like its cropped - it isnt.

This is especially noticeable when you flip your graphics to use as left/right. If you look at the thumbnails you can see it hasnt really cropped properly which causes problems when your turning left/right in the game.

I fixed it by cropping in photoshop but its a bit of a pain.

Is this known or just me? thanks.

[Dynasoft]

Is this because the hotspot of the image isn't in the right place? The hotspot is the point it uses to match up the different images in the same animation.

[Ryan]

Imprted PNGs may have an alpha channel that extends beyond what is visible to your eyes in the editor.

Try selecting all (Control-A) in the image editor, this usually reveals the image without the overlaying Alpha Channel. If you want to investigate more, there's a 'Transparency' button in the editor that takes you to an Alpha-channel editor.

It would be a huge mistake if the auto-crop deleted the alpha channel image, so it's intended to act this way. It's a very useful feature as you can use it to get smooth edges with your actives.

[Redsquirrel]

Ill take a look. It took me ages to figure out that it wasnt cropping properly, i messed around with hotspots which didnt do much.

They were using alpha channels so maybe thats why.

[RhysD]

TGF doesn't allow alpha channeled images.