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The New-Subtractive-Transparency parameter in the 3ds.set file is not an R3 transparency algorithm as opposed to the R2 transparency algorithm. It's simply an _alternative_ system for subtractive transparency. It was developed very late in the development cycle and, as a result, is not in the 3ds interface. Nevertheless, though it has some flaws (as you've noticed), we didn't want to throw it out, so we included it as an option in 3ds.set. You'll notice, however, that it is _not_ the default setting in 3D Studio. We recommend that you use the standard subtractive transparency unless the new system provides an effect you simply can't live without. – Jack