#49 by csurfside

Ok, I think the issue with the button still being round after you make it square has to do with the Aplha Channel. Its still remembering the old channel. I think you need to delete the existing alpha channel, and then add a new one to the image. I remember someone else having this problem and I think this is how it can be solved.

Ok I finally got it to work. Im not sure what I did exactly but I had to import the file. I will try some more and seehow it goes.

Does the white or blue border make it transparent. How does it determine with out the magic pink what is going to be invisible?

Sorry, I've been asleep. It's strange how we humans need that sort of thing.

It seems like you've had quite a bit of drama since I've been away. Yes, I've had trouble with PSP8 not saving the PNG file properly too. Then, when it is transferred to TGA it is messed up. You'll want to check your PNG options. I don't really use PSP8, but I have it. I haven't even re-installed it since my system upgrade. I've just been using PSP7 because it doesn't have those sorts of problems and I like the way it works better and I'm use to it.

Instead of clicking save, try clicking save as, then look at the options for your PNG file. Try fooling around with changing the options a little, then saving it and saving the skin studio changed file. If it doesn't save properly, then you need to right click on the image in skin studio and hit cut. then double click the image again, and a new one will apppear. You can keep changing the PSP PNG options and applying the changes in Skin Studio until the TGA file is made properly from the PNG file. Then, you won't have to change the options again, and you can just use the save button. The options won't change unless you change them.

If you can't get it to save properly, let me know. But, give it a try yourself first. If you can't get it to work right yourself, I'll re-install PSP8 and give you a step by step and the right options that you want in PSP8.

Ok. I am just running smooth now. I will be back when I hit my next barrier.
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Oh boy another problem. When I edit in PSP8 the TrayNotifyHorzArrow and click "save as" it doesnt work properly in SKS. But if I edit it in PSP8 and click "save" it works fine. This is a problem because that means I cant do any work and then transfer it in PSP because I hasve to "save as" to make it a PNG. This is really confusing me. Is there no better way to do this stuff.

Great, Yes your right have used the PSP turtorials, and video's. I appologize for asking so many questions. I like to see if I throw something out there, maybe I will recieve some extra advise or tips.

(Reffering to the "TrayNotifyHorzArrow" image.)< Well As for the file, it starts off as a TGA. Then I click to edit it in PSP8 and it changes to a PNG. Then if I click "save as" in PSP8 it stays a PNG and doesnt work properly in SKS. But if I edit it as PNG and just click "save" in PSP8 then it seems to get converted back over to TGA. Im trying other ways to see what I can make happen. I have learned a way to edit that "TrayNotifyHorzArrow" button but it takes me many steps to make it work. (And yes when I click "save as" I put it in the right directory As PNG.) But then I can't convert it in SKS to a TGA. Where if I just click "save" Then I can convert it to a TGA by clicking on the PNG image in the SKS scroll area above the prview image area, then clicking save in SKS and then it is converted to TGA. I wonder who else does it this way!
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OK. Im not too sure how to set the options for files themselves like a PNG. Where do you go to adjust options for files like such? And what exactly should I have my PNG options set to? I think this has been explained. But once more in detail with location would be helpful. Again thanx for the patience ChasUGC. My first window blind upload will surely give you much credit. Once I have the first completed, Hopefully things will run smoother for me.

I think Im running into more problems then most, because I am learning SKS and PSP8 all at the same time. However, I am really coming along on the PSP. I have learned hoew to use the tools really well. Is there a way to just show people images that Im working on? This would allow me to show people in more detail some of my problems, and accomplishments.

I have read post's of people putting out one window blind and then focusing harder on the next two. But, Im such a perfectionest that I want my first window blind to be the greatest. (Call me a Dreamer)
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Ok. I was trying to edit the BMP for the button,s that show up on your task bar when you open a program. It works but every now and then it is orange and flashes. But there is no orange being used? SO what's going on?

lol. Your right its a button. Well that was a easy problem. I found button and skinned it. Problem solved. Keep on rollin.

Dude, you need to learn Skin Studio. To make something oval you probably only need to change the sizing margins. I would change the image and then adjust the sizing margins. The Preview pane is normally pretty close to the way it will really look. I hate to rag, but you seem to spend two seconds trying to figure something out and then you run here. Pay me.

lol.