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Ryukenden
July 10th, 2005, 12:14 AM
My computer doesn't have a program that is able to create, edit, and view TGA format files. I have the TGA viewer from Totalwar.com, but that only allows me to view TGA files without the ability to scroll. So, I was wondering:

Where could I get a program that is able to create, edit, and view TGA format files?

Nerfix
July 10th, 2005, 04:53 AM
Get GIMP. It's really frustrating though if you're used to stuff like photoshop.

Turms
July 11th, 2005, 11:53 AM
You can use IrfanView to convert TGAs to any format you like and then back. IrfanView is quite nice and totally free.

Endoperez
July 12th, 2005, 09:28 AM
I have both Gimp and IrfanView. I am using both. I haven't yet bothered to figure out why Dominions doesn't like Gimp-saved TGAs, so I "convert" my Gimp products with IrfanView.

Arralen
July 12th, 2005, 05:05 PM
That's strange ... I'm using Gimp for DOM maps for years now, and I think the devs use it, too.

Check that you

a) save as RGB file, not indexed
b) save as a "real" tga (option is something like "file type from extension" )
c) use RLE (run length encoding) and "start in lower left corner" or something

.. and everything should be fine.

Argitoth
July 12th, 2005, 08:27 PM
Paint Shop Pro
Adobe Photoshop
...or any other program, just convert to TGA when you're done.