a quick query

[eviljoker7075]

Hello, i was just wondering if there was any way you can create a see through part in an image created in microsoft paint. I do all my image work with it.

[AdamGundry]

You really should get a better image editor, but anyway...
First you need to save in a format which supports transparency, i.e. GIF (click File => Save As, then choose GIF in the "save as type" box and save your file).
You then click Image => Attributes, and check "Use transparent background color". Click "Select Color" and choose a colour you will not be using for anything else, such as white.
Click "Ok" until you are back at the normal editing screen.
Now, any pixels in the colour you selected will be see-through in programs that support it, such as Internet Explorer.
Adam

[eviljoker7075]

Thanks, i know i should use something more sophisticated but I'm quite good with good old paint.

Thanks again

[eviljoker7075]

Umm, after trying your suggestions I've found that under the 'image' button and in attributes there is nothing that refers to using a transparent background, all it gives you is the size of the image and if it's in colour or black and white. Even after I@ve saved an image as a gif.

Could it have something to do with the fact that I'm running windows XP professional, or are all versions of paint the same?

Please help.

[Paul Jr]

I really think you should pick up a real graphics program. I doubt you can do this with paint.

I've heard some good things about G.I.M.P. (http://www.gimp.org)

[iniquity101]

Paint Help

To specify transparent or opaque drawing

To specify transparent drawing, click the Image menu, and then clear the check mark next to Draw Opaque. This specifies that the existing picture will show through your selection and that the background color of the selection will not appear.
To specify opaque drawing, click Draw Opaque. This specifies that your selection will cover the existing picture, using the foreground and background colors of the selected object.

[IceLaser]

I know where EvilJoker's coming from. Before I answer this, lemme say that
1) I already know that a more sophisticated app is better (Photoshop, Macromedia Flash, etc.)
2) I've personally tested the above suggestions, including inquity101's, on multiple computers and nothing worked.

Paint is supposed to have a transparancy back-color feature. AdamG's directions are supposed to be the way to do it. But apparently it looks like Microsoft took out the transparent back-color in Paint (no longer called Paintbrush if you notice). I know Win 2000 had that feature.

It's difficult to find info on this, so I guess you're stuck having to download/buy another program just for that one task :mad: . It's like Microsoft wants to hinder web development by taking out a feature that's crucial to web .gifs (unless you're happy with rectangular-shaped images every time).

If anyone has a real solution (other than use another prog), then stick it to the man and please post it!

In the meantime, you can use Macromedia Flash trial to make animated .gifs w/ the see-through alpha-coloring. Or install Win 2000 (be sure to update to sevice pack 4 + critical updates and firewall for good security), and while you're at it enjoy the benefit of a faster computer. Who needs XP?

[mtllcrckmn]

get microsoft gif animator, it works for me, ie changing the gif transparent color.

peeeaaace