Now the bitmapped material will have the transparency specified by the alpha channel.

In the Bitmap Parameters rollout Mono Channel Output group, choose Alpha.

This option is not available if the bitmap does not have an alpha channel.

In the Bitmap Parameters rollout Alpha Source group, choose Image Alpha.

Go to the parameters for the Opacity map.

(You can assign a copy or instance of this map to other components, such as Diffuse, as well.)

Assign the map to the Opacity component.

To use the alpha channel that is part of the bitmap: The reduced image becomes a 'decal': The Diffuse color is visible around the image.

Move the image by adjusting the spinners at the top of the window, or by dragging the region outline.

In the Cropping/Placement group, turn on Apply to see the results of cropping in the material preview (and in shaded viewports if Show Map In Viewport is active).

Specify a cropping region by adjusting the spinners at the top of the window, or by dragging the region outline.Click View Image to display the bitmap.Ī frame window appears, displaying the image surrounded by a region outline (a dashed line at the outer edges of the image, with handles on the sides and corners).

On the Cropping/Placement group, turn on Apply to see the results of cropping in the material preview (and in shaded viewports, if Show Map In Viewport is active).

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