[Gimp-user] No "use gradient" checkbox

[subeeds <forums gimpusers com>]

> 2012/5/14 subeeds <forums gimpusers com>:
> > I'm using Windows7 Home Premium. I'm new to GIMP. I was following one of the tutorials to get used to GIMP 
> > and I don't have a check box by the gradient box so I can "use color from gradient". Here's a link to a 
> > screen shot I took.
> > https://picasaweb.google.com/114202365594956578899/DropBox?authkey=Gv1sRgCP_W2vG2g7Pvaw#5742303441265701202
> > I uninstalled, then reinstalled the program, but that didn't help. Suggestions or work arounds would be 
> > appreciated.

> The tutorial you used is obsolete. With GIMP 2.8, the color is taken
> from the gradient if at least one box is checked in the Color row of
> the mapping matrix for the current paint dynamics. See for example the
> Random Color paint dynamics.

> Depending on what you intend to do, you'll probably have to define a
> new paint dynamics, using the proper button in the Paint Dynamics
> dialog.


Thanks, Oliver. Being totally new to GIMP-and loving it so far, I an just following the tutes I've found 
online so I can learn what is where in GIMP and how it works. 

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