How to set multiple parts transparent without changing their colors
If you would like to select a bunch of parts (or all) and set them all transparent without changing their colors or any other SmartPaint settings. Select them all (you can use box select or Ctrl-A for select all) then go to the Property Browser, click the down arrow next to Smart Paint Settings and slide the Transparency slider to the desired transparency level. This will give you see thru parts without losing any of your other SmartPaint properties.
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