[RESOLVED]Character Transparency Help

OK, to start off, I'm pretty new to the RPG maker world. But it's been a lot of fun learning.
So now on to my problem.
I am using RPG maker XP.
I'm making my character transparent so I can make an event on the bed that looks like hes laying on it, and im using a switch that will turn on when i want this to start, and then turn off. I have some pictures here.

I start by turning on the switch.

and then i tell my character to go transparent.

but when i open the game, i can still see him, and he's stuck there and can't move. i was just wondering if anyone could help me.

bumpage?

Basic Error! 

On the second page, switch the AUTO START, to PARALLEL PROCESS

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That should solve it.

so what exactly does "Parallel Process" mean

Parallel process is a function that runs always. It loops continuously, but doesn't affect the process of anything else. It's really helpful.

In this case I think you're over complicating it.

Just have 1 page that runs parallel process which a conditional branch :

If switch blah is on
then transparent
else
then opaque
end

Then set the switch on and off in your opening animation event.

OK thank you, trouble REXOLVED