my terrain mask won't work!

[Wolfexpert79]

i followed all the steps to make a terrain mask and i used gimp but when i try to pull it up in map maker it won't work...

Yes:
the mask is 513x513

it's in RGB mode

it's a png image

i use gimp

Problem:

when i type in the name of the mask and everything it won't show up...not even the pattern of the terrain mask shows up

[-Angel-]

did u type the file EXACTLY as u saved it?

[Wolfexpert79]

yes

[Definition]

import AlphaSplatTerrain1 from "terrain.material"
material Terrain/WaterMill : AlphaSplatTerrain1
{
technique
{
pass
{
vertex_program_ref AlphaSplatTerrain/VP
{
param_named pageSize float 10000
param_named textureTileSize float 5
}
fragment_program_ref AlphaSplatTerrain1/FP
{
param_named alpha0Mask float4 1 1 1 0
}
}
}
set_texture_alias AlphaMap1 watermillMask.png
set_texture_alias Splat1 greengrass.jpg
set_texture_alias Splat2 brokensand.jpg
set_texture_alias Splat3 seasand.jpg


Make sure your MapnameTerrain.material is typed correctly?

[Wolfexpert79]

i didn't understand that sorry... but i'll show you what the material file says:


AlphaMap1=ForestMask.png
AlphaMap2=ForestMask.png
Splat1=green_grass.jpg
Splat2=green_grass.jpg
Splat3=flowergrass2.jpg
Splat4=deepgreenGrass2.jpg
Splat5=green_grass.jpg
Splat6=green_grass.jpg


it just says this.. is something missing?

[Wolfexpert79]

bump (sorry if thats not allowed here)

[Definition]

When you type the mask, make sure you include the .png .

[Wolfexpert79]

i did but it still won't work....

[Jitters]

Where is your file?

[Wolfexpert79]

it's called ForestmapMask

it's a png image

it's RGB

and it's 513X513