User Guide

Canvas 12 User Guide
To apply gradients with the Vector Gradient tool:
1.
Select the Vector Gradient tool.
2. If no objects are selected, choose an object.
If using the tool on a single object, the object does not have to be selected before using
the tool. For multiple objects, select all the objects before selecting the Vector Gradient
tool. The gradient flows across the selected objects as if they were one object.
3. Drag in the object to position the gradient. As you drag, a vector indicates the gradient
position. The gradient appears on the selected objects.
Vector gradient styles Description
Radial A line that sets the center and angle of the gradient. The place where
you begin to drag is the center point of the gradient. The vector extends
from and rotates around the center point. The angle of the line
establishes the angle of the gradient. The length of the line does not
effect the gradient.
Directional A line that sets the angle and length of the gradient. The place where
you begin to drag has the start color of the gradient. The vector line
extends from and rotates around the start point as you drag away from
it. The angle of the line establishes the angle. The place where you stop
dragging sets the end color of the gradient.
Shape A rectangle that sets the size and location of the end color of the
gradient. The rectangle contains the end color. Drag diagonally from one
corner of the rectangle to another. The rectangle expands or contracts
as you drag away from or toward the starting point. When you finish
dragging, the gradient conforms to the object’s shape.
Rectangular A rectangle that sets the size and shape of the gradient. The rectangle
contains the end color of the gradient. Drag diagonally from one corner
of the rectangle to another. The rectangle expands or contracts as you
drag away from or toward the starting point.
Elliptical An ellipse that sets the size and shape of the gradient. The ellipse
contains the end color of the gradient. Drag diagonally from one corner
of the ellipse’s bounding box to another. The ellipse expands or
contracts as you drag away from or toward the starting point.
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