[Implemented] PNG Alpha Support

Steve Elliott · Post by **Steve Elliott** » Tue Jan 03, 2006 6:51 pm

I recently posted the question:

I've just bought Pure BASIC and while alpha seems to be supported; how do you load and display a PNG image correctly when the image contains alpha information?

I was told this was going to be introduced in version 4 - can the producers of Pure BASIC confirm this? If it's not going to be introduced soon then it's a big request from me.

Steve Elliott · Post by **Steve Elliott** » Fri Jan 06, 2006 12:29 pm

Any thoughts?

Post by **Berikco** » Fri Jan 06, 2006 1:25 pm

Steve Elliott wrote:Any thoughts?

I'm thinking about going on hoilidays right now

Steve Elliott · Post by **Steve Elliott** » Fri Jan 06, 2006 3:02 pm

Not until PNG Alpha is included you're not!

Seriously, I've used PNG Alpha in another language which I don't want to use anymore (for various reasons).

And using 3d sprites can give the effect of true 3d models - but will run much faster because it's just a flat surface and only 2 polygons per object.

Take a look at my chess program which uses scaling and rotation on the pieces and shadows to give the 3d effect:

http://www.elliottproductions.co.uk/board1.html

Post by **Fred** » Fri Jan 06, 2006 3:54 pm

It should be in v4

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PB · Post by PB » Fri Jan 06, 2006 3:59 pm

> Take a look at my chess program [...]
> http://www.elliottproductions.co.uk/board1.html

Looks great! Got this bookmarked to keep an eye on.

Steve Elliott · Post by **Steve Elliott** » Fri Jan 06, 2006 4:30 pm

Thanks!

robleong · Post by **robleong** » Sat Jan 07, 2006 8:18 pm

Black Knight looks amazing, Steve - can't wait to play the game!