Custom Key Inventory Images Error

[levit123]

So, following this guide http://www.cry-of-fear.com/forum/index.php?topic=4721.0, I was able to create a key for a door in a map that I am currently working on. The key works, and I can tell that the directories are correct (both in the item_key entity and in the actual folders for Cry of Fear), but, in the inventory slots, the image that I used for the key has a completely white background, instead of a transparent background.

I am using paint.net with a plug-in that allows me to open and work with .PSD files. After opening and working with "slot ref.psd" and "check ref.psd", I saved them as new .TGA's, using "auto" on the compression/bit part, and choosing to flatten them.

Again, the key appears in the inventory, it just has a white background in the slot.

Is there something I'm doing wrong? Do I have to save it as something like 16 bit, or something?

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

[CanYouNot]

I'm using Paint.NET too and know how to fix this.
I was at the same dilemma as you are at a few days ago trying to do the same thing for a custom key and a custom subway map and note.
In the end I found out that you have to save the images as "32-Bit uncompressed .TGAs with Transparent backgrounds."

Hope that helps. 

[levit123]

"32-Bit uncompressed .TGAs with Transparent backgrounds."

It totally worked! Thanks! Could we get a mod to sticky this, so that it might help someone else out?

EDIT: One last thing; does this apply to custom notes as well? When I copied an existing note TGA and modified it, it doesn't show up when I boot up the map. I go to where the note is placed, and interact with it, and when it opens up the rusty red background, the note doesn't show up.

[CanYouNot]

Yes it does. All .TGA files have to be uncompressed.  Or else weird stuff happens