Converting TGA

[Xtiaan72]

I'm trying to post some screenies. How do I convert TGA's into something I can open with Paint?

[keravnos]

Please check this thread. Should have all you need.

https://forums.totalwar.org/vb/showthread.php?t=79432

[Xtiaan72]

It's so wierd. I'm generating files that are going to tgas when I take pictures but they are blank......

[Ludens]

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]

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]

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]

Changing any graphic setting won't affect your game. Doesn't with me.

[Xtiaan72]

Cool thanks

[Xtiaan72]

That totally worked. Thanks Guys. Out of curiousity, How does turning off the anti-aliasing effect the graphics?

[MarcusAureliusAntoninus]

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]

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]

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]

Thanks

[MarcusAureliusAntoninus]

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]

I agree. I'm going to booknote this thread in case it comes up again. This is really helpful technical info. Thanks again.