Issue description
When you import a PNG file into the project, it displays with a solid white background despite having transparent areas in the original image, which would allow elements behind it to be shown.
Solution
This issue occurs because transparency settings are not automatically enabled when importing PNG files. The application uses a limited transparency system that only supports 1-bit transparency, where pixels are either completely transparent or completely opaque.
To enable transparency for imported PNG images, you need to adjust specific settings depending on how you imported the image:
- Select the imported PNG image.
- Double-click to open Figure Settings.
- In the Figure Preview and Positioning panel, check the Transparent checkbox.
- This will make white pixels transparent while keeping other colors visible.
- Click OK to confirm the settings.
Additional notes
The transparency support has several technical limitations:
- Only supports 1-bit transparency (pixels are either 100% transparent or 100% opaque)
- Does not support full alpha channel transparency with varying levels of opacity
- Anti-aliased edges may appear with rough borders around transparent areas
- If your PNG contains white areas that should remain visible, you may need to adjust the image in an external editor to use a slightly off-white color to prevent those areas from becoming transparent
If you continue experiencing issues with transparency, consider converting your PNG to ensure it uses proper alpha channel formatting before importing into the project.
If you need more help...
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