Black test using Text.setTextColor

Troubleshooting graphics
1

I have a need to do overlay (ortho) text whose color can be modified. What i've been using works for all colors except black. I've tried searching for info, but the only references are from 2003/4, so I'm a bit suspect.



I tried this in TestText.java and can't get it to work in that simple example.



AlphaState as = display.getRenderer().createAlphaState();

        as.setBlendEnabled(true);

        as.setSrcFunction(AlphaState.SB_SRC_ALPHA);

        as.setDstFunction(AlphaState.DB_ONE);

        as.setTestEnabled(true);

        as.setTestFunction(AlphaState.TF_GREATER);

        as.setEnabled(true);



        TextureState ts = display.getRenderer().createTextureState();

        ts.setTexture(

            TextureManager.loadTexture(

                TestText.class.getClassLoader().getResource(Text.DEFAULT_FONT),

                Texture.MM_LINEAR,

                Texture.FM_LINEAR));

        ts.setEnabled(true);



        text = new Text("text", "Testing Text! Look, symbols: <>?!^&*_");

        text.setLocalTranslation(new Vector3f(1,60,0));

ADDED -->        text.setTextColor(ColorRGBA.black); <

ADDED
        text.setRenderState(ts);
        text.setRenderState(as);

and then the usual.

This has got to be something real simple that I am missing. I'm using the standard font, BTW.

Hey, while we're on that subject, is there a tool out there that will automagically generate a jME-compatible font texture?

Thanks folks, I just plain give up after 4 hours one issue!  :(
Joe
2

Instead of using a color based blend, use one that is completely based on alpha.  (iow, change DB_ONE to DB_ONE_MINUS_SRC_ALPHA).



Also, instead of building up your alpha state, etc, you might find it easier to use the staic method Text.createDefaultTextLabel.



As for your last question, I believe LMNOpc » Bitmap Font Builder or BMFont - AngelCode.com will work ok.

3

I did some more poking late last night and found Text.createDefaultTextLabel which did the job perfectly!

Thanks for the font generator links, they were very helpful.

Cheers,
Joe