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Using the Gradient Transform tool - Flash Professional Tutorial
From the course: Flash Professional CS5 Essential Training
Using the Gradient Transform tool
In this movie, we'll look at how to transform gradients using the Gradient Transform tool. The Gradient Transform tool is in the flyout menu with the Free Transform tool. Note that its keyboard shortcut is F. Once you have the Gradient Transform tool selected, you can click on any gradient on the Stage to modify it. Once you select a gradient, you can see some handles to modify the gradient. The circle in the middle allows you to move the gradient. When you hover over it, your mouse cursor will change to four directional arrows. If you click-and-drag, you can move the origin of the gradient. Then in the center of the side edge of the gradient, you'll see the area where you can click-and-drag to scale the gradient. So I can scale it in, I can scale it up. The top-right corner allows you to click-and-drag to rotate the gradient. I'll undo that change. Note that if you want to rotate the gradient, when the Gradient Transform tool is selected, you can select the Snap to Objects option at…
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Selecting lines and fills3m 57s
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Modifying lines and fills2m 16s
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Using the Pen tool5m 25s
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Using the Brush tool5m 52s
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Optimizing shapes for enhanced performance1m 15s
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Using the Eraser tool1m 54s
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Working with groups2m 39s
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Using the Eyedropper tool1m 20s
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Changing fill and stroke colors with the Paint Bucket and Ink Bottle tools3m 30s
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Using the Color panel2m 50s
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Using the Color Swatches panel1m 51s
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Creating gradients2m 19s
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Using the Gradient Transform tool2m 4s
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Using the Free Transform tool3m 27s
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Aligning objects with the Align panel3m 57s
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Using the 3D tools4m 11s
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Using rulers and guides2m 11s
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