Theoretically setting transparency max to 100 and minimum to somthing greater than zero should make the 'solid' (meaning white) parts of your transmap semi transparent. It doesn't actually seem to work though. Also I have most of my lights set to cast minimal shadows and I am unsure how transparent items interact with poser lighting. An interesting question...

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