Alpha Bitmaps in XML Gauges

[Guest Matthias Lieberecht]

Hi All,I read about this subject very often here in the forum but couldn't find an easy description of how to integrate or overlay a transparent bitmap (alpha channel bitmap). What I want to do is to realize a typical glass reflection on a gauge (no vector gauge!). It's no problem with simple gauges like N1 or something as here I could paint a normal bitmap on the scale. But this is not possible with an altitude or a rolling number gauge for example. Did someone know a way to realize this and could post a description of how to do it and maybe a link to a tool which I need for it? Would be great.Best RegardsMatthias

[Guest Karl R Pettersen]

Download the FS2004 panels SDK, the secret is all in there. You also need imagetool, FS2004 version, to convert to 8-bit bmp with alpha.some combinations of colors doesn't seem to work fro me though.

[Guest Matthias Lieberecht]

Hi Karl,Thank you for this info. I have the panel SDK but it seems that I'bve overlooked this point. Will search for it.Best RegardsMatthias