DD, About inverting the map, I'm not sure that's the answer. (Haven't tried it - been working 15hr days). The correct parts show up as visible/transparent on the figure. It's just that the texture map is all washed out. I think Spike's got the answer - blend transparency (and, gee, I think I've seen him post that answer a few times before, now that I think of it - you must be getting tired of that, Spike). Thanks, all. -ScottK