Creating an Opacity Gradient

Use opacity gradients to create an object with a gradual change in transparency across the object.

Opacity levels on the Opacity gradient bar are represented by varying degrees of gray. Pure white is 100% opaque, while black is 100% transparent.

Once opacity is set for an opacity tag, the corresponding opacity is applied to the result gradient bar. A checkerboard pattern appears on the gradient bar to indicate where the gradient is transparent.

To create an opacity gradient:

1. Select a layer and choose Operators | Paint.
2. On the Modes controls, click the Gradient color mode button.



3. Click the Gradient button.

The Gradient controls appears.

4. Click the Opacity gradient bar to add gradient tags.
5. Click and drag the tags to adjust their position.
6. To adjust the opacity value, select a gradient tag, then adjust the Opacity in the Opacity field. You can also double-click the opacity tag, and enter a numeric value in the calculator that appears.

The opacity is set at the selected gradient tag and is displayed in the direction control box.

Note: A third way is to right-click (Windows) or Ctrl-click (Macintosh) a tag, select an opacity from the palette, and press OK (or double-click the grayscale shade).

7. Select a drawing tool and draw an object in the active viewport.

The gradient is applied to the new object.