Creating a gradient background

VizPaint2D excels at making two-color blended fills. By using different composition modes, you can use the grade tool not only for backgrounds, but also to fill text and shapes.

To create a gradient fill:

Select paint(TM)grade.
The grade tool is displayed and an outline tool appears on the canvas.

Figure 85 Using the grade tool
In the grade tool:

click whole
click vertical
click on the top color selector
The grade you are creating will fill the entire canvas, extending from top to bottom.

Click on a block in the block palette tool to select a top color for your grade.

This color will be in the upper or top section of the canvas.

In the grade tool, click on the bottom color selector.

The bottom color selector is highlighted. The top color selector is no longer active.

Click on a block in the block palette tool to choose a bottom color for your grade.

This color will be in the lower or bottom section of the canvas.

Select mode(TM)under.

The gradient background will be painted under the camera and drop shadow.

Click grade.

Starting from the bottom, VizPaint2D creates a gradient background using the colors you selected.

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