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#HELP – Complex labelling

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#72918From: Phillip L. MillerDec 22, 1993 5:01 AM
PMJI, But 32-bit decals are fantastic for labels as well. Model the text in the Shaper, render it in the 3D Editor (with alpha on), and you'll have a great bitmap than can be applied with 0 blur and come out out very crisp. – Phil
#72971From: James TichenorDec 22, 1993 1:30 PM
Hey Phillip, I've actually found that the labels come out looking clipped for some reason. And I worked till nine last night creating the big "stereo face label" and quick rendered it and tried applying. Didn't work. The problem is, when I render, I have to be a such a far distance from the stereo (to get the whole label in) that the words are unreadable. I think I may have to split the map in two, just to get close enough to see the maps properly. Now when you suggest 32-bit decals, I think you mean render them as 24 bit Targa files with Alpha on – right? I did that and I'm going to have to fiddle with it a bit. I'll let you know how it turns out. Thanks James