First repaint and question

[Stormtrooper]

Still working on decals, but i got the layer thing down.

Question is does anyone know why i get this message?

"Opening 'C:\Users\David\Desktop\C130_SIM\New_C130SIM\New_t exture_MAC\l_wing.bmp' failed: Windows BMP image plug-In could not open image"

[adlabs6]

Where do you get the messege? From Windows or from the sim?

[Stormtrooper]

It's someone else's paint job that i wanted to reskin from FS2004.
I'm in Windows when i try to open it then i get the message.

Is there a code or format that is preventing me from opening it?

[adlabs6]

In that case I'd figure that it's got an alpha layer or something that Windows can't open.

Does the file open up in GIMP? It should be able to handle anything.

[Stormtrooper]

No that's the message when i do try to open it in GIMP.

Only seems to happen with FS2004 .bmps

[adlabs6]

Ah ok. Well if memory serves some of those .bmp files are using a compression routine. Try opening the file with DXTBmp and it should work. It's free, you can get it at the link below.

MW Graphics

[Stormtrooper]

Cool deal Thanks bud.