A Channel Explanation

[Guest MikeEppright]

Gentlemen,I have over the years done a limited amount of design both aircraft and scenery although not elaborate recently. I see references to A Channel in reference to textures. I bought Paint Shop Pro several months ago but although A Channel is spoke of the explanation of what it is and allows one to do is nonexistant. A laymans explanation of what A Channel does would be most appreciated.

[Guest odog]

?I guess Im not familiar with A channels, but an Alpha Channel allows you to adjust the reflectivity and opacity of a texture. Maybe they're the same.?.

[Guest MikeEppright]

Guess I revealed my ignorance. Yes, Alpha channel is what I am vague on. Thanks!

[Guest odog]

Go here, this is a good place to start.http://www.mnwright.btinternet.co.uk/index.htmMartin has some great progs that make it all alot easier.