Datasheet

156 Fill, Lines, Colours, and Transparency
Applying a gradient fill
There are several ways to apply a gradient fill as a line colour or object fill: using
the Fill Tool or via the Swatch tab . Using the Fill Tool, you can vary the fill's
path on an object for different effects.
To apply a gradient fill (Fill Tool):
1. Select a coloured object.
2. Click Fill Tool on the Drawing toolbar.
3. Click and drag on the object to define the fill path (a solid line). The
object takes a simple Linear fill, grading from the current colour of the
object, ending in white (objects filled with white will grade from white
to black, to show contrast).
To apply a gradient fill (Swatch tab):
1. Select an object.
2. Click the Swatch tab and ensure the Fill swatch is placed in front of
Line swatch.
3. Select the
Gradient button's drop-down menu and pick a
gradient category.