

The images on the right show the effect of drawing the same shape gradient in Transparency Mode on the following image:Įxample Top Layer: car image with left-to-right transparent gradient. Bottom Layer: photo of Seattle Repeat Modes Transparency Mode

The images below on the left show gradients rendered in the different shapes using Color mode in black and white. If the Right Mouse Button is used the gradient will transition in the opposite direction. The gradient will fade from the alpha value of the Primary color to the inverse of the alpha value of the Secondary color. Hence it is entirely possible to transition between two states of partial transparency. This type of gradient will only affect the alpha channel of the active layer. The special transparency mode is commonly used to fade out part of an image. This can also be quite useful for blending two images together. To access this mode, select it from the Tool Bar: Transparency Mode The gradient will be drawn such that it fades from the Primary color to the Secondary color. If you use the Right Mouse Button to drag out the gradient, then the roles of the Primary and Secondary colors will be reversed. The default type of gradient is a color gradient that affects all color channels and the alpha channel. Right-clicking on a nub will swap the roles of the Primary and Secondary colors, effectively reversing the direction of the gradient. The gradient will be drawn as a transition between the Primary and Secondary colors ( Color Mode) as the mouse moves.Īfter the mouse button is released, the gradient can be adjusted by dragging the Control Nubs. To draw a gradient, select the Gradient tool and click and drag on the canvas. These different shapes or patterns are selected from the Tool Bar. Once the Gradient Tool is activated, the Tool Bar will change to show the appropriate options. The Gradient Tool also supports a transparency mode which can be used to "fade" or "blend" two images together. The Gradient Tool allows the drawing gradients in seven shapes and many formats.Ĭolor gradients are rendered as a transition between the Primary and Secondary colors. Revision Date: 15 January 2023 Gradient Tool
