Adding a gradient in Toon Boom Harmony typically involves selecting a drawing object or area and applying a gradient fill style. Once a gradient is applied, you can modify its appearance, including the colours and direction, using the Edit Texture tool.
Working with Gradients Using the Edit Texture Tool
The primary method for adjusting and refining an applied gradient in Toon Boom Harmony is through the Edit Texture tool. This tool allows you to interact directly with the gradient fill to change its attributes.
Here is how you access and use the Edit Texture tool, incorporating the steps from the provided reference:
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Accessing the Edit Texture Tool: You can select the Edit Texture tool in several ways:
- Tools Toolbar: In the Tools toolbar, click the Edit Texture tool icon.
- Menu: From the Camera or Drawing View menu, select Drawing Tools > Edit Gradient/Texture.
- Shortcut: Press the keyboard shortcut Shift + F3.
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Modifying the Gradient: Once the Edit Texture tool is active, navigate to the drawing or area containing the gradient you wish to modify.
- Click the gradient or texture colour on your drawing to access its properties and make adjustments. This typically opens a control interface allowing you to change colours, add or remove stops, and adjust the gradient's spread and position.
Steps Summarized
To summarize the interaction with an existing gradient using the referenced tool:
- Locate the Edit Texture tool.
- Activate it via toolbar, menu (
Drawing Tools > Edit Gradient/Texture), or shortcut (Shift + F3). - Click directly on the gradient within your drawing to modify its colour points and other properties.
Using this tool is essential for customizing the appearance of gradients after they have been applied to your artwork in Harmony.
