How to make the image 70% transparent

i tried to implement this into my program but the outcome is 2 black box. is it because my program is an applet? i already extends Applet, how to extend RGBImageFilter???

pls pardon me, im still at the learning stage.

thank you.

The MyFilter class above already extends RGBFilter.
How are you currently using it?

i used media tracker to call the image, then i use pixel grabber to convert the pixels into an array. but theres an error telling me that the method cant be applied because the definition is not correct.

Whats the exact error and what line does it refer to.

and how are you calling it?

the error state,

applyAlpha(int[],int) in GrabberImage cannot be applied to (int)pixels[i]= applyAlpha(pixels[i]);
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i use the following method to call it,

public void init() {
          MediaTracker mt  = new MediaTracker(this);
          URL            url = getClass().getResource("copyright.gif");

          try {
               im = createImage((ImageProducer)url.getContent());
               mt.addImage(im, 0);
               mt.waitForID(0);
          }
          catch(Exception e) { e.printStackTrace(); }

          int[] pixels = new int[w*h];
          PixelGrabber pg = new PixelGrabber(im, 110, 5, w, h,
                                                       pixels, 0, w);
          try {
               pg.grabPixels();
          }
          catch(InterruptedException e) {
               e.printStackTrace();
          }
          for (int i=0; i<pixels.length; i++)
                  pixels[i]= applyAlpha(pixels[i]);
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and the following to display the image,

public void paint(Graphics g) {
          g.drawImage(im,0,0,this);
                 }

a. pixels[i]= applyAlpha(pixels[i]);

You have not supplied the alpha parameter.

b. the original image will still get displayd.
You need to create a new image with the modifid pixels if you want to see the changes.

where do i apply the parameter?

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I disagree.
I have not only explained the problem with the current code, but have also suuplied an alternative filter.

but i did not use the code you provided. the second set of codes that i listed was totally from my fren. and it was he who helped me solved the problem.

but thanks for the help, objects.

to moderators,
im willing to give objects the points he deserved. lets closed this with everyone being happy. but please delete this Question. thank you.

Hi OP,

It's ofcourse possible that multiple ways of coding lead to the same effect.
I'm glad you support objects comment, but I can't both delete a Q and have it answered.
One of the intentions of EE is to build a knowledge base of answered Q's for people to find a solution. This Q is even offering two !

modulo

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dear moderator,
               i agree with you. but the codes i listed was from my fren whom wishes to have it deleted. i pasted it without asking his consent, its totally my fault. i dont mind the question being available, but would be grateful if you could delete the codes i pasted on 11/21/2002 08:28PM PST


other comments and Q are fine.

hope you understand. thank you.

lastly, how do i award objects points? thank you.

I've removed the code as it's already described by it's merits.

For awarding the points you can select the link "accept as answer" you'll see in the comment-line of objects comment.

OK ?

modulo

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ok. thank you very much.

thanks for your help, objects.

:-)