Repainting Question

[Guest BeaverDriver]

Just a quickie here. I'm trying to put a new tail number in the 777 (PMDG_777_VC_NNumber...), but can't seem to figure out what it needs. I retype the number on the templace (select the text layer and change it), then make the Background layer above it visible, and then save it as a .dds file. However, while I get the background showing up just as it does in the default airplane, there are no numbers there. Can someone who has used the paint kit clue me in please?

 

Thanks much!

 

Glenn

[BelowMinimums 32]

Did you flip the whole layer vertically first?

[g_precentralis 191]

I think you should edit alpha channel too.

[Guest BeaverDriver]

OK, I think I didn't explain myself too well. Here's a screen shot of what I get. Note the lack of any lettering (follow arrow).

 

 

Thanks for any help .

[Guest JustanotherPilot]

Merge altered layers, flatten, then save as DXT5 with Imagetool (no need to flip with this and for FSX only).

[g_precentralis 191]

I understood your first post 100%. Once again, you should edit alpha channel!

[77west 139]

They are right, the actual number is the Alpha channel. The "Red" area wont show, the Clear" area will (in photoshop)

[Guest BeaverDriver]

OK, so I need to edit the number in the actual Alpha channel rather than the layer marked under the Alpha channel folder? I'm rather confused here. Maybe someone could give me step-by-steps as to what actually gets done here? Thanks!

 

Glenn

[77west 139]

Yes Glenn, the Alpha Channel is what actually controls the VC Number. I will have a look at step by step for you

[g_precentralis 191]

It's very simple: You cannot type text in alpha channel, so they have made one normal text layer as reference. First type your registration there > Select all letters > go to channel card and select alpha channel to be visible only > you will notice that whole image is black, but selection is still active > use erase tool or del button on keyboard to delete everything in selection.

[Guest BeaverDriver]

OK, thanks very much. I'll give this a try tonight. Do you leave the black layer with the text in the "Layers" panel (under the "Alpha" folder) visible or no?

 

Thanks again!

 

Glenn

[g_precentralis 191]

It doesn't matter.

[Guest BeaverDriver]

OK, I gave it a shot. Using CS6, you can't use the "Delete" key or eraser on an Alpha channel. What have I got wrong here?

[Goldstar Textures 85]

Step 1: Enter the details and save as a flipped DDS file.

Step 2: Using the PSD File again, save the same thing as a bmp file (For the alpha layer)

Step 3: Open the dds file in DXTBMP.

Step 4: Go to the Alpha drop down menu and select import alpha layer

Step 5: Select the bmp file you just saved.

Step 6: In the alpha drop down menu choose flip alpha.

Step 7: Save as a DDS file (DXT 5)

[Guest BeaverDriver]

THANK YOU NGX12!! I'll do that tonight first thing when I get home. Really appreciate the info!

 

Glenn