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Mar 11^th, 2006 at 12:38am

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How do I convert textures between the two formats? I know how to save textures in the DXT3 format, but how do I convert them to 32bit texures???

The reason i'm asking is, I once took some aircraft textures that showed up really blurry in FS9, did something to it, and it showed up nice and crisp, but I can't remember what I did.

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Reply #1 - Mar 11^th, 2006 at 1:37am

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Download "DXT bmp" found here : DXT bmp.

What you would do is open your specified file , then save as "Extended Bitmap" then save as recommended file, alot of options DX1 all the way to 24 bit ect. Grin

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Reply #2 - Mar 11^th, 2006 at 2:03am

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That was simple. I converted textures to 32bit, but the textures are still blury in FS9. Any ideas how I can make show up as clear?

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Reply #3 - Mar 11^th, 2006 at 2:09am

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Oh, yah forgot to tell yah, near the top right , below the "Alpha Channel" preview window is a box named "Include when saveing" under Mip Maps, make sure that box is unchecked and the one below it to is.. Wink

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Reply #4 - Mar 11^th, 2006 at 3:08am

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It's the Mip Maps that cause the blurriness! Cheesy

How could I have forgotten that? Roll Eyes

Thanks Skynoz! 8)

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Reply #5 - Mar 11^th, 2006 at 10:44am

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"It's the Mip Maps that cause the blurriness!"

So will DXT1 (with many videocards); it's mainly for scenery buildings. Good 2hear u got your mojo workin'

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Reply #6 - Mar 12^th, 2006 at 4:37am

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Andrew,

The best way to convert a DXT3 to a 32bit BMP. is with Imagetool. It does all the hard work for you (removes bitmaps, etc.), all you need to do is open your DXT3 in it and save as .BMP. Easy!

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Reply #7 - Mar 12^th, 2006 at 10:12am

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I figured out how to convert with Imagetool, but I couldn't figure out how to remove the mip maps with it ???

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Reply #8 - Mar 12^th, 2006 at 4:54pm

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There's an option which you click on called 'Extract Mip-Maps' and then you save the full-sized image as the BMP.

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