Transparency is still automatically preserved when a psd file is
imported into Vegas, nor is there any need to change its alpha channel
in media properties.
Which version of Photoshop are you using? Im also assuming you are saving
your psd files in the CMYK Color Mode, that also will cause the problem
you are currently having in Vegas, save them in the RGB Color Mode instead and you should be ok.
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