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

[Richard <strata_ranger hotmail com>]

Does it seem like this question comes up on a monthly basis?


GIMP could REALLY use some ability to make ad-hoc edits to its otherwise ready-only assets (gradients and 
brush dynamics, vector brushes, etc.).  Requiring users to duplicate one of these before they're allowed to 
change any of those settings is one reason I dumped literally ALL of the preset brush dynamics from my GIMP 
installation.  And, I'd wager, it's probably one of many reasons why GIMP 2.8 moved 'brush size' out of the 
brush editor and into the tool options.


But -- (less rant, more on the topic, I agree) -- if you can't duplicate something from the Gradient editor 
then go to the Gradients list and duplicate it from there.


-- Stratadrake
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From: gimp-user-list <gimp-user-list-bounces gnome org> on behalf of Mark Morin <mdmpsyd gwi net>
Sent: Sunday, December 18, 2016 3:17 PM
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Subject: Re: [Gimp-user] Gradient tool : how to modify the gradient ?

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
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> > > 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<http://www.gimp-forum.net>
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> > Attachments:
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> > http://www.gimpusers.com/system/attachments/369/original/edit-gradient.jpg
>
> That solved my problem, thanks.
>
>
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