Gradient layers

Gradient layers are made with an editable gradient pattern on the canvas.You can change the color, area, and orientation of the gradient.

Creating a gradient layer

You can make gradient layers from the Layer menu or with the Gradient tool.When gradients are drawn on gradient layers instead of raster layers, you can edit the colors, shape, and angle of the gradient later after it’s drawn.

To make a gradient layer from the Layer menu, use the Layer > New Layer > Gradient command.

This will create a new layer with a gradient from the drawing color to the sub color, as well as an attached layer mask.If there was a selection area on the canvas, the gradient will only appear within the selection area, and the other areas will be masked.If there was no selection area, the layer mask will be blank.

You can also create gradient layers using the gradient tool.When selecting a Gradient sub too, in the Tool Property palette or Sub Tool Detail palette, change the Where to create setting from Draw on editing layer to Create gradient layer. Now, when you draw a gradient with that sub tool, a new gradient layer will automatically be created.

When set to Draw on editing layer, the gradient will be created on the current layer, so it cannot be edited later.

Editing a gradient layer

Adjust line width

The Adjust line width tool scales the line width up or down without reducing line quality.

You can use the handles on the gradient to adjust the size and angle.

Drag anywhere on the layer to move the gradient.

Drag the circle handle to adjust the angle of the gradient.

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Changing the color of the gradient

You can change the color and shape of the gradient in the Tool Property palette when the gradient layer is selected.

The color can be changed in the Fill settings section.When the gradient is referring to the drawing color and sub color, simply change those colors.For other types of gradients, a fill icon will appear when you hover over the color icons on the gradient bar.Tap to replace with the current drawing color.

To make advanced changes to the color such as switching for a different gradient set, tap the + icon to show the Advanced settings option.This will open the Gradient settings dialog where you can adjust the gradient precisely.

Changing the shape of the gradient

You can change the gradient shape using the Shape setting.There are three options.

Straight line: This is the default setting.It creates a linear gradient according to the specified length.

Circle: Creates a gradient in a perfect circle.You can adjust the size of the circle using the handles.

Ellipse: Creates a gradient in an ellipse shape.You can adjust the size and angle of the ellipse using the handles.

You can also change how the color is shown at the edge of the specified gradient size.There are four settings.

Do not repeat: This is the default setting.Areas beyond the edges of the gradient will be filled with the first and last colors respectively.

Repeat: At the ends of the gradient, the gradient repeats again in the same order.

Reverse: At the ends of the gradient, the gradient repeats in the opposite order.

Not draw: The gradient is only drawn up to the specified size, and the edges are left transparent.

You can configure other detailed settings in the Sub Tool Detail palette.