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March 18th, 2011 03:38 AM #1
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Alpha Conversion Bug Workaround
This was not discovered by me, it was posted by Panda X on the WSB site https://vistastylebuilder.com/forum/inde ... sg8090#new I am simply posting it here as general info to help others.
Last time I asked, it was confirmed an alpha conversion bug.
This bug also creates the ugly pixelated gradient banding/steps which can be seen when your graphic contains transparent gradients to areas like the taskbar.
Strangely, this doesn't show if you use Reshacker/Restorator to replace the images themselves.
Here's how I get around this when using VSB:
1. [Photoshop] Create image -> Save .PNG
2. [AlphaConv.exe (https://dl.dropbox.com/u/2073343/Alpha%20Converter.zip)] Convert that .PNG to .BMP
3. [Photoshop] Select all and Copy Merge the original image (the image in step 1) -> Open newly converted .BMP -> Paste original image on top of converted .BMP and fill in the "Background" layer with black (#000000)
4. [Photoshop] Save this image as a BMP with File Format: Windows and Depth: 32-bit.
5. [AlphaConv] Change target format to .PNG and drag the newly created .BMP file into there. Proper alpha conversion is now applied to this image.
Now replace it in VSB like you do any other image. The discoloration and gradient banding should disappear and your graphic untouched.
It is a bit of a tedious process, but it gets the job done for now...
Attachment 41382Last edited by Big V; August 20th, 2011 at 01:25 PM.
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