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meshman

Joined: 14 May 2009
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PostPosted: Thu May 14, 2009 2:04 pm    Post subject: Gradients and custom shapes Reply with quote

I'm using CS4 and trying to follow any number of tutorials and I get completely stumped every time at this point.

I'm asked to create a rectangle the size of my canvas and fill it. Fine. Then create a rounded rectangle overtop of it. Fine. Then I'm to go into blending options and Gradient Overlay. Fine. This is where I'm stumped.

They show the "gradient editor". I cannot find this for the life of me. Adobe CS4 docs state there should be a gradient preview in the info panel. There isn't because I'm not using the gradient tool, but a gradient overlay.

How do I find the gradient editor when using a gradient overlay and not the tool?

Thanks!
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MrPhotoXpert

Joined: 09 May 2009
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Location: Canada, Ontario, Timmins
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PostPosted: Thu May 14, 2009 2:51 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Hi there meshman, just double click on the layer you want to add a gradient layer then click gradient overlay then go down until you see Gradient : then color of the gradient should be there. just double click on that and there you go.
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meshman

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PostPosted: Thu May 14, 2009 2:57 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Oh!! On the COLOR. I've pulled that dropdown so many times and never onced thought of clicking on the color.

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PostPosted: Thu May 14, 2009 2:58 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Not a problem meshman. Hope you come to us for more information! We are always there to help.
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