> > > > > > > > > > okay, sometimes when i view image files with the mixer the right side preview portion shows them (pcx, des, etc.)...but sometimes it doesnt...either all or nothing (black spot when they are not shown)...and the settings are always the same....anyway to fix it or be sure??

> > > > > > > > > Are you sure the selected palet is always the same?

> > > > > > > > it should be, i didnt mess with it...

> > > > > > > You should verify it.

> > > > > > just did...dont make a diference anyway, not much options to choose from....dont even know what they mean...

> > > > > Which palet is selected?

> > > > Auto

> > > That's not the right selection for most images.

> > dont really have that much choice...2 of those are actions, and the others are td and ra...any suggestions?

> Check the entries in View - Directories.

td primary, ra, data, and cd....

for some reason they appeared normal for a brief period of time again....i didnt change any settings either...it happened after i opened paint shop pro 8...they appeared but stayed black when i tried to convert to pcx, and they usually show like that too (in color, when converted)...i tried that psp thing again but it didnt work...