![]() ![]() So with the additions that you've made since the first version, then we really would have no further need for the current Gradient Editor! Maybe this will allow them to go ahead with the plan to eliminate it? Have you had any response over at Launchpad? Well nevermind, I'll look myself (duh!) It must be difficult to code, or at least that's my impression as to why it hasn't been done already (although from my very, very limited knowledge, it doesn't sound like it would be so hard.?) On the subject of gradients, but slightly off-topic as far as UI, I think one of the biggest improvements would be the ability to name and save gradients (with save being my first priority, and naming 2nd). That said, I do see the benefits of being able to delete them individually "Due to the mechanism that Inkscape uses to keep track of which definitions are in use, it may be necessary to close a file and reopen it before this command will remove all unused items." (. So I'm wondering if there might be a bug, or maybe it's a known bug? Also, you've seen this in the Guide? Whenever I've used it, it has removed them all. I was not aware that all the unused gradients were not removed. I like the improvements! My only remaining question is about Vacuum Defs. I'll be interested to see your exlanations for some of the things that I don't understand!Īgain, I'm sorry I didn't see your reply sooner (re other message). It can be really helpful to be able to set the stops using a numerical value, rather than just being really careful when sliding them "manually" on the canvas (especially looking towards the time when Inkscape will be able to save gradient!). And I'd love to see the Stops controls/options there as well. I do like your idea to have the color controls on the same tab, and maybe that's what you mean by calling it a gradient editor? That really would be convenient. IMO, the gradient editor should be kept, and improved upon.) Then of course I have to lower it back down when I've finished. ![]() If I have a gradient that is 2 or 3 levels below the top (in -order) I've found no way to add new stops, without raising the gradient to the top (or opening the editor). ![]() Off topic:(And I might mention that I've found it hard not to use it at all. ![]() But that was 3 version upgrades ago, and still the gradient editor exists. I was advised to learn how to create gradients without the editor. Anyway, at that time I was told that no changes would ever be made to the gradient editor, because it was planned to be eliminated, in what I understood would be very soon. And honestly, I don't remember if my proposal ever made it to Launchpad.actually it might have been before Inkscape moved its bug tracker to LP (can't remember for sure). But again, if I'm not understanding, please explainĪt least a couple of years ago, I proposed some improvements to the gradient editor (the one we have now). Maybe you could explain?ĥ - I'm not sure if the red circle/X would be needed since we have File menu > Vacuum Defs.which has the added bonus of deleting all unused/unneeded gradients at once. I certainly know little to nothing about coding and development, so maybe what your proposing is a smaller load (size) or easier to code or something? Anyway, I just want to offer my perspective, not criticize.ģ - Would all the gradients ever be named Gradient 1? Or is the "1" not a naming/numbering convention, and otherwise, what is the purpose of that number? Is the grayed out gradient because it's not being used (according to the "(0)")?Ĥ - I don't understand what benefit it is to know how many objects are using a particular gradient. Maybe you could exlplain this, maybe I just don't understand something? I'm not being critical, and hope I don't sound negative. Imho, the developers' time and energy should be used for clear and needed improvements. And I'm not clear how your idea of using a scrollbar is really an improvement. And I suppose the Repeat options could be added to the gradient tool control bar?Ģ - Also, we currently have a dropdown menu to display the gradients. But if it does, then those 2 buttons would not be necessary. I'm not sure if Edit menu > Duplicate actually will duplicate a gradient (and a gradient only) I've never tried it. Where would the Duplicate and Edit buttons, as well as the Repeat options, be? Granted we can invoke the gradient editor from the Gradient tool control bar, so having the edit button in the Fill and Stroke dialog doesn't seem absolutely necessary. Fsgraddia.PNG (21.46 KiB) Viewed 6559 times ![]()
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