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Xtiaan72
02-15-2007, 01:25
I'm trying to post some screenies. How do I convert TGA's into something I can open with Paint?
keravnos
02-15-2007, 01:28
Please check this thread. Should have all you need.

https://forums.totalwar.org/vb/showthread.php?t=79432
Xtiaan72
02-15-2007, 03:21
It's so wierd. I'm generating files that are going to tgas when I take pictures but they are blank......
Ludens
02-15-2007, 17:20
It's so wierd. I'm generating files that are going to tgas when I take pictures but they are blank......
I had the same problem when using R:TW's inbuilt screenshot function. I evaded it by using a freeware screenshot program (FRAPS or Howie's freeware), but I am told turning of anti-aliasing also works.
Mordecai
02-15-2007, 18:01
It's so wierd. I'm generating files that are going to tgas when I take pictures but they are blank......

That's because you have your Anti Aliasing turned on. You will need a third party print screen program, such as the ones Ludens Mentioned.
Or if you don't want to do that turn off your AA.
Xtiaan72
02-15-2007, 22:12
Word. thanks guys. Can I turn off AA in the middle of a campaign or do have to reset in options and start over? I'm taking one at a time at the moment and copying into Paint for my AAR...A little tedious. But I really don't want to start my campaign over for obvious reasons.
Caratacos
02-15-2007, 22:28
Changing any graphic setting won't affect your game. Doesn't with me.
Xtiaan72
02-15-2007, 22:29
Cool thanks
Xtiaan72
02-17-2007, 00:28
That totally worked. Thanks Guys. Out of curiousity, How does turning off the anti-aliasing effect the graphics?
MarcusAureliusAntoninus
02-17-2007, 04:22
Out of curiousity, How does turning off the anti-aliasing effect the graphics?
Visual (Graphic?) Settings under Options in the main menu, then click advanced options.
Xtiaan72
02-17-2007, 04:47
Visual (Graphic?) Settings under Options in the main menu, then click advanced options.


No....You misunderstood. I meant what is the difference when it is turned off? I turned it off and the TGA's show up fine now. ( Although when the battles are really big they 'smear' and afterwords my frame rate slows down to a pathetic degree)
Caratacos
02-17-2007, 04:53
It smoothes the edges so they appear... smoother-- it's hard to explain. But you should find the preformance is better with it off-- as it's less work for the graphics card
Xtiaan72
02-17-2007, 06:11
Thanks
MarcusAureliusAntoninus
02-17-2007, 08:09
No....You misunderstood.
Oops, sorry. That's what happens when I read too fast.

Side note on antialiasing... To me, it seems to take the most performance for the littlest improvement.
Xtiaan72
02-17-2007, 08:12
I agree. I'm going to booknote this thread in case it comes up again. This is really helpful technical info. Thanks again.