Re: [Gimp-user] Gradient tool : how to modify the gradient ?

[Mark Morin <mdmpsyd gwi net>]

right click on the gradient you want to copy

select "duplicate gradient"

an editable copy of that gradient will open.



On 12/18/2016 5:49 PM, Rick Strong wrote:
> WIN 7 64 bit;  V. 2.8.16
> I can't find any way to save the non-writable gradient to a copy that
> I can edit. I've got the "Edit Gradient" tab up, and can see the
> gradient, but there is no button/option to "save-as". There is a
> "save" button, but that only saves that same gradient.
>
> I must be missing something.
>
> Rick S.
>
> -----Original Message----- From: PierUgo
> Sent: Sunday, December 18, 2016 1:27 PM
> To: gimp-user-list gnome org
> Subject: Re: [Gimp-user] Gradient tool : how to modify the gradient ?
>
> Le 18/12/2016 à 14:25, rich2005 a écrit :
> > > Hi,
> > >
> > > I'm trying to use the gradient tool, but I would like to modify the
> > > gradient law. I guess that the modification takes place here :
> > > http://prntscr.com/dkv3rp
> > > but I can't do any modification.
> > >
> > > When hovering the black and white triangle it says "click : select;
> > > drag
> > > : move.." etc, but these triangles don't react to any mouse action.
> > >
> > > I have the same issue either on macOS or on Windows, so I probably
> > > miss
> > > something in the Gimp usage itself.
> > >
> > > Gimp 2.18
> > >
> > > Any help appreciated
> >
> > The standard Gimp gradients are normally marked as non-writable so
> > you can not
> > edit them , see:
> >
> > Edit -> Preferences -> Folders -> Gradients
> >
> > Best leave it that way and duplicate the gradient you want to edit.
> > That saves
> > to your Gimp profile.
> >
> > example attached.
> >
> > rich: www.gimp-forum.net
> >
> > Attachments:
> > *
> > http://www.gimpusers.com/system/attachments/369/original/edit-gradient.jpg
>
> That solved my problem, thanks.
>
>
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