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James: PhotoStyler 2.0 WILL read 32-bit TGA files. If you don't have it, get it! It's worth it! I caught this thread a little late, but perhaps I can offer some tips. I uploaded a file called KEYBOARD.JPG several months ago in the Lib9. The shot is a different angle of the MOUSE file on the R3 CD-ROM and in the gallery section of the R3 reference manual. It's a real tight shot of a notebook PC keyboard with very complex labelling on the tops AND sides of the keys. First, I made a large keyboard template in Inscriber, and saved the files in 24-bit TGA format. Next, using Numpic in AniPro, I converted the 24-bit file to 8-bit. Next, I cut small cels from the overall graphic, making sure that each letter was exactly the same same distance from the top and edge of each cel. Then, in 3DS, I applied each cel to its corresponding key on the keyboard as a decal. Since most of the keys required multiple maps, I had to do some pretty heavy face detaching (this was a FULL keyboard). The process was time-consuming and tedious, but worth it in the end. I hope this helps. Enjoy your holidays! -Tom