transparency problems in director

[avanthika]

Hi all ,
We are trying to acheive transparency for 3D models. When using png textures
with transparency details we either get 100% transparency or 0% transparency.
semi transparent areas are converted to 0% transparency. We are using 3dsmax
7.0 to export the 3D models. The inbuilt shockwave player in 3dsMax displays
models with correct transparency details , but when its taken to director we
are getting transparency problems.

Any one please help me How to get correct transparency for 3d models in
director ?

I also require following information.
1. What version of directx is supported by Adobe director.
2. Is there a standalone w3d viewer that supports directx 9.0c .

Thank you for your time and consideration.

regards
Avanthika

[PpHammer]

It sounds like you have to change the "renderformat"of your textures to i.e. #rgba8888. Try looking up renderformat in the helpfile.

[tyree_2]

when you export a model out of max it exports with transparency on some colors
will show up invisible in the preview window
but you can use 3dpi in director and turn transparency off or lingo but 3dpi
is quicker

[avanthika]

Thanks for your replies.

if i use renderformat #rgba8888 it is working fine, but taking more memory.
i will also try 3dpi and see how it works.

regards
Avanthika