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mgampi 
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 Topic: What tool to create 32bit imagesPosted: 19 November 2006 at 5:56am |
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Hi;
I wanted to know what tools are best to use to create 32bit images with alpha channel to be used as toolbar bitmaps. I'm currently using VC .NET 2003.
Using Photoshop 6, I'm unable to store 32bit bitmap images.
Thanks in advance
Martin
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Barto
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Posted: 19 November 2006 at 9:07am |
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I'm using Photoshop CS, but it should work in 6.0, too. I think the easiest way is to use PNG format with the new Xtreme Toolkit 10.3, for older versions use 32bit BMP, but you first have to convert the transparency in Photoshop to an alpha channel, then save 32bit BMP.
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Posted: 20 November 2006 at 12:51am |
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I use Photoshop CS2 and PNG images as well. Makes alpha channel embedded in the icon easy to work with. Loading the images using Command Bar Designer and 10.3 helps UI work go much quicker.
I just wish there was a Ribbon Designer too. ;-)
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mgampi
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Posted: 20 November 2006 at 3:06am |
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Hello;
Photoshop 6 is not able to open and/or store 32bit bitmap images. It can't recognize this format.
Is there a alternative way of creating such files.
Bying Photoshop CS or CS2 only for creating this kind of image format is not accepted by my boss.
Martin
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Posted: 20 November 2006 at 3:11am |
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Photoshop 6 will definately create PNG images. Can you use PNG format instead of BMP? It is smaller, still lossess, and includes alpha. I use PNG exclusively for my toolbar icons.
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Posted: 20 November 2006 at 9:53am |
I use Axialis IconWorkshop. It integrates with Photoshop too...
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