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R_Gephart
11-10-2002, 08:50 AM
I know it was on here already but I can't find it. How do I make it so my windows are see thru.
R_Gephart
11-10-2002, 06:16 PM
any help here!
11-10-2002, 08:39 PM
Quick fix is just delete the windows, but the correct way is to apply a material to the windows that contains an alpha channel.

Then a nice specular reflection, and you're on your way.
11-10-2002, 08:40 PM
Sorry, forgot to login.

That always helps.

:P
Andy_Small
11-10-2002, 09:13 PM
first Jason now Tyler...we got smart people on here now...which is good cuz Gib has taken the IQ of this place down 50% ;) jk Gib :D


Willkomen Tyler :)
11-10-2002, 09:16 PM
:hi:
DavidReid
11-11-2002, 03:26 AM
Welcome Tyler good to see ya :hi:
JayHill
11-11-2002, 05:44 AM
what I do to the windows is right click on them hit properties then you can set the opacity to half....that gives the glass effect.
Wingz
11-11-2002, 10:42 AM
hey Tyler! :hi:

Remember me from the ol' Heat boards? :moon:
11-11-2002, 11:15 AM
Hi David, Wingz, Jason.
:D

Jay- Dropping the opacity of the windows is always an option, however I don't think it's the best way to do it.

One example, is if you were going to port the mesh to another game...or just back into the game again, you'll need a texture assigned to the object and the opacity would be controlled by an alpha channel. The opacity in the material would not be read by a game engine.

In addition to game engines, you can do some nifty things with alpha channels. Such as having dirt layers, or what not, in different areas on the windshield.