Operation Manual

Colour, Fills, and Transparency 159
Editing the fill path
When you select a fillable object, the Fill Tool becomes available
(otherwise it's greyed out). When you select the Fill Tool, if the object
uses a gradient fill, you'll see the fill path displayed as a line, with
handles marking where the spectrum between each key colour begins
and ends. Adjusting the handle positions determines the actual spread of
colours between handles. You can also edit a gradient fill by adding,
deleting, or changing key colours.
(A) Linear Fill based on key colours, (B ) Path, (C) Effect on Object
To adjust the gradient fill path on a selected object:
1.
Display the Swatches tab and ensure either Fill or
Line is selected (for an object's fill or outline, respectively).
2. Click the
Fill Tool on the Attributes toolbar. The fill path
appears on the object's fill or outline.
3. Use the Fill Tool to drag the start and end path handles, or
click on the object for a new start handle and drag out a new fill
path. The gradient starts where you place the start handle, and
ends where you place the end handle.
Each gradient fill type has a characteristic path. For example, Linear fills
have single-line paths, while Radial fills have a two-line path so you can
adjust the fill's extent in two directions away from the centre.