Gradient Fill

The Gradient Fill panel is used to fill graphics with a blend of two colors. The Fill of the graphic transitions from one color to the other. The transition may follow various contours and mathematical blending functions. The panel is shown to the left.

Detailed documentation of each parameter is available by clicking on the parameter, or you may follow the links below. To show this panel select "Gradient Fill" from the Tools Menu which is on the Main Menu.

In order to apply a "Gradient Fill" to a graphic (or graphics) it must be the selected graphic in the top window of EazyDraw. If no graphic is selected the parameters on the panel represents the Gradient Fill that will be used when creating new graphics. Follow the Target Graphic(s) link for more information on this topic.

Color and Shape
These parameters define the two colors and how the blend steps are used in the transition. The popup menu selects the type of gradient to apply, the names are descriptive, if more information is required follow the link on this topic.
Geometry
These parameters control the direction of the gradient. To be precise they define the normal to the gradient in polar coordinates. The radius parameter defines a focal point of the shading algorithm.
Convergence
These parameters control the form of the gradient. The popup menu selects the mathematical model used to compute transition colors. The start and end parameters provide input to expand or shrink the cycle of the gradient.
Burst
A burst gradient is based on a shape placed interior to the graphic. The gradient transitions from the burst shape out to the bounding curve of the host graphic. There are 3 predefined burst shapes; rectangle, oval, and rounded rectangle. Any other shape may be defined and used by drawing the shape on an EazyDraw drawing window and dragging it the the shape view found on the Shape tab of this panel.

EazyDraw does not have a group of standard gradient fill patterns. You may generate patterns and save commonly used patterns in a drawing. Then a pattern can be copied using the Copy Special-Shade and Paste Special-Shade menu commands to transfer the Gradient Fill pattern to new graphics.