If the Edit nodes option on the property bar is not enabled, the gradient is applied automatically when you lift the stylus or release the mouse button.
If the Edit nodes option on the property bar is enabled, the gradient is applied only after you double-click outside the gradient or click the Commit Gradient button on the property bar.
You can also choose a gradient by choosing WindowMedia Control PanelsGradients, clicking the GradientSelector, and clicking a gradient from the Painter Gradients library panel.
You can also apply a gradient by choosing the Paint Bucket tool in the toolbox, choosing Gradient from the Fill list box on the property bar, and then clicking the selected area, layer, or channel.
Tip: You can also set the gradient type by choosing WindowMedia Control PanelsGradients, clicking the Gradient Selector, clicking a gradient from the Painter Gradients library panel, and choosing a gradient type.
In the Gradients panel (WindowMedia Control PanelsGradients), click the GradientSelector, and choose a gradient in the Painter Gradients library panel.
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Click the Brush Selector on the Brush Selector bar.
If the Source pop-up menu in the General controls panel (Window Brush Control PanelsGeneral) is not available (appears gray), the selected brush category or variant does not support gradients. For example, the Pattern Pens brush category supports gradients.
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In the General controls panel (Window Brush Control PanelsGeneral), choose a dab type from the Dab Type pop-up menu.
If the Source pop-up menu in the General controls panel is not available (appears gray), the selected dab type does not support gradients. For example, the Line Airbrush, Projected, and Rendered dab types support gradients.
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From the Source pop-up menu in the General controls panel, choose one of the following options:
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Gradient — applies the current gradient across the width of the stroke
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Gradient Repeat — repeats the current gradient along the length of the stroke