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[Solved] Edit text in Alpha Channel

Posted: Fri Aug 24, 2018 10:42 pm
by fsl
I've got a .PNG file that is RGB + Alpha. I'd like to be able to edit the text in the Alpha channel. Is this possible with GC?

Re: Edit text in Alpha Channel

Posted: Sat Aug 25, 2018 7:54 am
by forum_adm
Yes, just select "Show in New Window" to show and edit the alpha channel in a new window:
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Re: Edit text in Alpha Channel

Posted: Sat Aug 25, 2018 7:22 pm
by fsl
Thank you!

I had actually discovered that already, but the text in the newly opened window isn't editable with the text tool, so I deleted it with the erased, and entered new text. What is the procedure to re-intergate this back into the original file?

Re: Edit text in Alpha Channel

Posted: Sat Aug 25, 2018 8:51 pm
by forum_adm
The text in the alpha channel is already pixel based.
So, you use the eraser to erase it.
Use the text tool to enter new text.