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8 Aug 2024 22:08:53 EDT (-0400)
  Re: Making Background transparent...  
From: David Fontaine
Date: 22 Sep 2000 21:54:50
Message: <39CC0BFC.304A9757@faricy.net>
Ron Parker wrote:

> You can use +UA while outputting to a format that supports alpha
> transparency (PNG or TGA).  You'll need some sort of external program
> to convert to transparent GIF (gag, spit).  Be aware that support for
> transparent TGA is spotty; even Photoshop (version 4 anyway) doesn't
> support them correctly.

Hey, cool. That could prove very useful!
When using aa, does POV aa the alpha channel too so you can have a smooth
transition to the background?

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