Particle Function no transparency in sprites (Solved)

[Laura Bravo]

Using the built in particles system, however when I do all the sprites do not show with their transparency IE they are all squares and the black parts ect that should blend away show. Anyone else have this issue?

code simple enough
effect_create_above(ef_firework, x,y, 1, c_white);
and I put it in every possible slot to get it to work step, end step, begin, draw, ect. Same issue no matter where it is called from.