INFO: Convert a .pic File to R G B A Channels
  
PSS ID Number: Q175812
Article last modified on 11-07-1997
 
IRIX:3.51,3.7; WINNT:3.51,3.7
 
IRIX winnt
 

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The information in this article applies to:
 
 - Softimage 3D for IRIX, versions 3.51, 3.7
 - Softimage 3D for Windows NT, versions 3.51, 3.7
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SUMMARY
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This article provides a method for converting a .pic file to R G B A
Channels (e.g. for compositing purposes, if you require a layer that
contains only the alpha channel of an image or .pic sequence).
 
MORE INFORMATION
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1. To convert your .pic file, use the soft2raw image converter.
 
2. Next, use the rename script to copy the raw alpha file (test.a) over the
   other channel files (test.r, test.g, test.b). It is imperative that the
   output file keep its original channel name (e.g "rename  test.a
   test.r"). So, in effect, you end up with four alpha channel files named
   test.r, test.g, test.b, and test.a.
 
3. Now, use the raw2soft image converter to convert the alpha channel file
   back to .pic format.
 
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If you have any questions about the information in this article, contact
support@softimage.com by e-mail.
 
Additional query words: si si3d si3ds-a
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Keywords          : si si3d si3ds-a
Version           : IRIX:3.51,3.7; WINNT:3.51,3.7
Platform          : IRIX winnt
Issue type        : kbinfo
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Copyright Microsoft Corporation 1997.