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you can select an AutoCAD Color Index (ACI) color, true color, or color book
color. (
GFCLR1 (page 1340) and GFCLR2 (page 1341) system variables)
Shade and Tint Slider
Specifies the tint (the selected color mixed with white) or shade (the selected
color mixed with black) of a color to be used for a gradient fill of one color.
(
GFCLRLUM (page 1341) system variable)
Gradient Patterns
Displays fixed patterns for gradient fills. These patterns include linear sweep,
spherical, and parabolic.
Orientation
Specifies the angle of the gradient and whether it is symmetrical.
Centered
Specifies a symmetrical gradient configuration. If this option is not selected,
the gradient fill is shifted up and to the left, creating the illusion of a light
source to the left of the object. (
GFSHIFT (page 1343) system variable)
Angle
Specifies the angle of the gradient fill. The specified angle is relative to the
current UCS. This option is independent of the angle specified for hatch
patterns. (
GFANG (page 1340) system variable)
See also:
Overview of Hatch Patterns and Fills
More Options (Hatch and Gradient Dialog Box)
Controls the operation of islands and boundaries.
List of Options
The following options are displayed.
Islands
Specifies the method used to hatch or fill boundaries within the outermost
boundary.
Island Detection
Controls whether internal closed boundaries, called islands, are detected.
(
HPISLANDDETECTIONMODE (page 1363) system variable)
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