Icon Problems!

[1)ark_NiTe]

I have perused the forums and found a potential problem solver for an issue I am having, but I have no idea how to go about solving it. I will list what is wrong first.

I downloaded this icon, converted them into .tga using WC3 Image Extractor II, and attempted to create a PASBTN and DISPASBTN for them both. Once I did so and converted the two new icons back into .blp through WC3 Image Extractor II and then into my game, giving them the correct paths, they will not show up and are instead blank. When I wanted to see what was wrong, I attempted to extract the two new icons back out of .blp form and into .tga form, but they both show up blank in my image editor once they have been reconverted.

I read a post where Wolverabid said that alpha channels were needed for someone that was having a seemingly similar problem to mine, but if that is indeed the way to solve my problem, how do I go about doing so? I spent about 20 minutes in the forums and could not find an answer, so I saw it suit to post here. Help me ?

My .tga for my PASBTN icon is attached, perhaps someone could take a look and find what I did wrong?

Note: I know how to put the correct paths in the editor. I also know what to name icons, and how to convert them.

 

[Wolverabid]

For icon conversions, Warcraft III Viewer seems to be the most reliable software.

Convert the icons into .jpg (not .tga) perform your editing task(s) in that format, then convert them back into .blps. Try that: it always works for me!

 

[1)ark_NiTe]

Okay, I will try the .jpg - .blp conversion. I already tested WcIII Viewer but you can't open .jpg or .tga with it as far as I can see to convert them into .blp

 

[Wolverabid]

I already tested WcIII Viewer but you can't open .jpg or .tga with it as far as I can see to convert them into .blp

In fact, you can.

1. Open the program.
2. Select Convert Files > BLP -> BMP, TGA or JPG (or vice-versa).
3. Browse to the file you wish to convert.

 

[1)ark_NiTe]

Problem solved. Thank you so much Wolvey!