Re: [Gimp-user] Using a gradient as a background
Hello Keith I think the problem is that you cannot create a new image directly with a gradient background. You must paint the gradient in the background after creating the image. I would do the following: 1.Create the image 2.Select all the background layer (right click on the image, choose select-all) 3.Select your chosen gradient from the gradient dialog 4.Double click on the color gradient tool 5.Select 'custom from editor' in the "blend" option 6.Click dragging the mouse on the image The result may not be what you wanted, but now it's time to try. Regards Miguel Using Gimp 1.1.25. I've tried several ways to use a gradient as a background for a new image but can't get the gradient to "stick" -- although I can change the background to several solid colors. Here is what I have tried: 1. File/New to create the graphic: New Image, Image Type RGB, Fill Type Background. 2. After the image window appears, I click the gradient strip on the lower right of the main toolbar 3. This shows the Gradient Selection dialog box 4. Choose the Skyline gradient.and that's as far as I can get. What commands am I missing? Thanks! ___ Gimp-user mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://lists.xcf.berkeley.edu/mailman/listinfo/gimp-user
Re: [Gimp-user] Using a gradient as a background
Hi! In #3, double clicking the gradient shows a dialog box titled "Gradient Selection" with an "Edit" and "Close" button. You should make only one click on the choosed gradient to select it. After that, you can safely close "Gradient Selection" box. Then, among the usual tools, select "Fill" (looks like bucket, same tool, that you use to fill selection with color). Doubleclick it and set to "gradient fill". All other -- like in previous instruction :) uel Angel Nacenta Sanchez wrote: 1.Create the image 2.Select all the background layer (right click on the image, choose select-all) 3.Select your chosen gradient from the gradient dialog 4.Double click on the color gradient tool 5.Select 'custom from editor' in the "blend" option 6.Click dragging the mouse on the image The result may not be what you wanted, but now it's time to try. You shouldn't have to "select" to apply a gradient to the whole image. This should work just fine without number 2 also. Play with all of the options in the gradient tool options box, use undo and try something else. And drag the mouse in different directions and different starting points -- using all of the different options. Gradients are fun. Selection is very good when you need to fill smaller areas and shaped areas with gradients. But it is quicker to just slap the gradient onto the whole image, if that is what you want. ___ Gimp-user mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://lists.xcf.berkeley.edu/mailman/listinfo/gimp-user _ Do You Yahoo!? Get your free @yahoo.com address at http://mail.yahoo.com ___ Gimp-user mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://lists.xcf.berkeley.edu/mailman/listinfo/gimp-user _ Do You Yahoo!? Get your free @yahoo.com address at http://mail.yahoo.com ___ Gimp-user mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://lists.xcf.berkeley.edu/mailman/listinfo/gimp-user
Re: [Gimp-user] Using a gradient as a background
Miguel Angel Nacenta Sanchez wrote: 1.Create the image 2.Select all the background layer (right click on the image, choose select-all) 3.Select your chosen gradient from the gradient dialog 4.Double click on the color gradient tool 5.Select 'custom from editor' in the "blend" option 6.Click dragging the mouse on the image The result may not be what you wanted, but now it's time to try. You shouldn't have to "select" to apply a gradient to the whole image. This should work just fine without number 2 also. Play with all of the options in the gradient tool options box, use undo and try something else. And drag the mouse in different directions and different starting points -- using all of the different options. Gradients are fun. Selection is very good when you need to fill smaller areas and shaped areas with gradients. But it is quicker to just slap the gradient onto the whole image, if that is what you want. ___ Gimp-user mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://lists.xcf.berkeley.edu/mailman/listinfo/gimp-user
