Does Crystal report Image Transparency?

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I'd like to insert an image (PNG format) that has transparency. However in CR the transparent portions show up as white and cover over whatever color is behind the image.

I hunted about for setting on the image format but cant find one. Does anyone have an idea I might try?

Posted 12-Jul-15 20:34pm

Julius Aditya

Updated 12-Jul-15 20:55pm

Wendelius

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Wendelius · Answer 1 · 2015-07-12T20:57:00

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Have a look at this: How to Add a Transparent Image to a Crystal Report[^]

It looks like transparency is not supported for PNG.

Posted 12-Jul-15 20:57pm

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Julius Aditya 13-Jul-15 3:50am

If I use ole object I can't insert images into database. I need to save image into database. any other idea??

Wendelius 13-Jul-15 4:08am

Ole object isn't the only option, why not use WMF?

Engr. S.M. Inuwa 17-Jan-16 3:58am

is depend on the database you are using, if you are using access database then you have to create a column with data type 'OLE Object' and convert the picture to byte then save it

Julius Aditya 13-Jul-15 4:34am

when I use WMF can't transparant but black background

Wendelius 13-Jul-15 4:54am

Did you notice the comment in the end "Note that all of these methods above do not work when you're using dynamic images, via the Graphic Location feature in Crystal Reports, unless you convert your current image types to EMF as an example"

Julius Aditya 13-Jul-15 6:25am

I using crystal report 8.5 so don't have a Graphic Location feature..