How do I load a PNG file with alpha channel?

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Brucey,

well, I tried...and it didn't work. Being a BlitzMax newbie, however, I did not know whether it's *my* problem or BlitzMax'

Is there a special approach? Will I have to "import" a special module (in addition to "BRL.PNGloader")? Will I have to use "loadPixmapPNG" rather than "loadPixmap"? Under Linux: will I need special versions of special libraries (I know that Linux is often very nitpicking about certain libs)