Background layer not dimmed

[Agonistes webforumsuser@macromedia.com]

Im wondering if someone can resolve a quick problem for me. For some reason objects on the background layer are not dimmed?( * the background layer is below the seperation line)

Any suggestions why this has occured?

Cheers
Agon.

[Judy Arndt]

Agonistes wrote:

> Im wondering if someone can resolve a quick problem for me. For some reason
> objects on the background layer are not dimmed?( * the background layer is
> below the seperation line)
>
> Any suggestions why this has occured?

You have exported to a bitmap format using an Alpha Channel. FH turns off
background layer screening during this process and forgets to turn it on
again.

Ian Kelleigh posted the cure here:
[url]http://www.freehandsource.com/_frames/_tips/_troubleshooting/troubleshooting[/url]
_024.html

To quote Ian:
"To easily remedy this situation, follow these simple steps:
1. At any point do an Export
2. Choose any bitmap format (TIF, GIF, JPG, etc.)
3. Click the Options button
4. Turn off the Alpha includes background option then click OK.
5. Hit the Cancel button so you don't actually export anything.

Then your background layers will return to normal. "

Judy Arndt

[Agonistes webforumsuser@macromedia.com]

Cheers for the help, your a life saver.

Agon.

[Unregistered]

Thankyou very much for your answer - it worked a treat.

The problem was driving me bonkers for the last couple of weeks.

Neil
Darwin