User Guide

Chapter 3: Objects And Attributes
Modifying gradients
There are various ways of modifying gradient inks.
To edit a gradient ink with the Gradient manager:
1. Open the Gradient manager in the Attributes palette.
2. Select the object. The Gradient manager indicates the ink settings when the object is
selected.
3. Click the Edit button in the Gradient manager to put the gradient ink into edit mode. You can
now change the direction or position of the gradient. Modifications appear in the object
automatically.
To edit a gradient ink via a context menu:
1. Select an object that contains either a gradient fill or pen ink.
2. Right-click to open the menu.
3. Select either Edit Frame Gradient or Edit Fill Gradient depending the use of the gradient ink.
The gradient ink should enter edit mode.
4. Make the desired changes in position and direction.
5. Right-click on the individual color nodes to open a color palette. The Gradient manager is also
available for color changes (see "To create a gradient ink:" on page 241).
6. Press Esc to exit edit mode.
To edit a gradient ink with the Vector Gradient tool:
1. Select an object that contains either a gradient fill or pen ink.
2. Click on the Vector Gradient tool. The gradient ink is in edit mode.
3. Make the desired changes in position and direction.
4. Right-click on the individual color nodes to open a color palette. You can click on the Custom
button to open the Color Editor (see "Color Editor dialog box" on page 237). The Gradient
manager is also available for color changes (see "To create a gradient ink:" on page 241).
5. Press Esc to exit edit mode.
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