How to Apply Gradient in Objects in AutoCAD Drawing?

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Today We Learn How to Apply Gradient in Objects in AutoCAD Drawing. 

Command : Gradient

Short-cut : GD

Menu : Draw > Gradient

- We can apply Gradient Color effect in Selected Object or Internal Boundary of Object in AutoCAD Drawing. Gradient Fill applies with Single or Two Colors.

Color

        Single Color: Select One Color. Apply Nine ready effects with Single Color with                         Shade(Black ) or Tint (White) Color.

        Two Colors : Select Two Colors. Apply Nine Ready effects with Two Selected Colors.

Orientation

        Centered : Specifies a Symmetrical gradient configuration. If this option is selected then            effect apply in centered. If this option is not selected then effect apply in left top side.

         Angle : Change the gradient fill effect by rotation angle. By default, Angle value is Zero.

 

Boundaries

    Add : Pick Points

    Mouseclick in internal Part of Object to Apply Gradient in Particular Region of Object.

    Add : Select Objects

    Select Objects to apply Gradient in Selected Objects in AutoCAD Drawing.       

Associative

If Associative Option in Gradient Selected, then Gradient Fill is updated when We Modify Boundary Objects.

Separate Hatches

This Option Control Whether the Single Gradient Fill Created or Multiple Separated Gradient Fill Created in Boundary Objects.

Transparency

Set the Transparency Level for Gradient Fill. We can set Value between 0-90. To see the transparency TPY Button on Status Bar Should be ON.

Remove Boundaries

Remove Objects from Boundary Definitions.

Layer

Assign Specific Layer to Gradient Fill from List.

Inherit Properties

Apply Gradient Fill of one Object's to Another Objects. By this option, We can use Gradient Fill of One Object's apply to Another Objects.

Draw Order

Assigns a draw order to a Gradient Fill. You can place a Gradient Fill behind all other objects, in front of all other objects, behind the hatch boundary, or in front of the hatch boundary.

Recreate  Boundaries

Create a Region or Polyline Object type with Associative Option.

Gap Tolerance

Sets the maximum size of gaps that can be ignored when objects are used as a hatch boundary. The default value, 0, specifies that the objects must enclose the area with no gaps.

We can Set Value between 0 to 5000.

Island

Island Display Style

1) Outer

     Gradient Fill applies only in inward side from Outer Boundary of Island. There is no effect on all internal boundaries of Island.

2) Normal

    Gradient Fill applies inward side from Outer Boundary. Gradient Fill applies alternate Internal Boundaries of Island.

3) Ignore

     Gradient Fill applies inward side from outer Boundary. Gradient Fill applies in all internal boundaries of island ignoring the internal boundaries.

Gradient Command Video Link:

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