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    RGB Alpha is not an available mode when saving images.

       
      Applies To 
       
      Product(s): MicroStation
      Version(s): 08.11.07.115
      Environment:  N\A
      Area:  Visualization
      Subarea:  Render
      Original Author: Bentley Technical Support Group
       

    Problem

    RGB Alpha is not an available mode when saving images.

    RGB Alpha is no longer available as an option when trying to save an image of the file (Utilities > Image > Save). In previous versions of MicroStation, user was able to set Format to an alpha-capable file type (such as PNG or TIFF), and choose RGB Alpha as a setting for Mode. Now, RGB Alpha is no longer an option under the mode setting, even with a compatible file type.

    Solution

    To enable mode RGB Alpha when saving images:

    1. Set the variable _USTN_QVSAVERGBA to 1
    2. In the Save Image dialog, set Format to one of the following alpha-compatible images:

    • Portable Network Graphics (.png) 
    • Tag Image File Format (.tif or .tiff) 
    • Targa (.tga) 
    • Adobe Photoshop (.psd)

    RGB Alpha will now be an available mode.



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