1) how can i make transparent textures to make trails? I use fireworks and photoshop, so a tut in either would be nice

2)the shaders box "unchecks" everytime i check it on, what's wrong?

thx in advance

first one
Just make a transparent layer and draw on it
Or draw and then add alpha channel and with CRTL+X you can remove the parts you dont need

lemme state it clearer =P
i make stuff on fireworks and then open it with photoshop to save it as targa file and change the customs folder

so... is the tip for fireworks or photoshop, and does the file type affect the transparent parts

Well it doesnt really affect as long as when they ask for it that you let it save the transparant as transparent and it works in photoshop and gimp not sure about fireworks though but you can try it out or search video's thats how i learned it

have u ever tried putting a texture into the customs folder? ( a transparent one)
ps. how to add alpha channel?

at me its right click on the layer and then add aplha channel or at layers
And yes ive tryed it and to me it works

lol then my photoshop sux xD
i just bought the item, and the png file works when i upload it
thx a lot for your time!