
If this doesn't clear things up, it would be helpful if you could upload your SVG file so that we can understand your description in context. ilomo, if I understand how this extension works, you are getting the correct result. Make sure they are linked, in case you want to change the color. For the other option, just select all objects and apply a gradient to all of them at once.
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This will create a default gradient that transitions from black to white. In Inkscape, Gradients can be linear or radial and can consist of transitions between two or more well-defined colors referred to as Stops. Intro How to Make a Gradient in Inkscape Inkscape 1.0 for Beginners InSearch 7. Now if you need to reposition the image you can double-click on it to enter the group, then move the image around within the mask, before double-clicking on the background canvas to exit the group. It creates flat color fills along a gradient. Click and drag the gradient tool across the area where you want to create the gradient. It doesn't matter that it's the only thing in there. If you need to reposition the image within the masked area you'll have to use Object > Mask > Release, then repeat steps 4 & 5 above. This assumes that your use of the word 'picture' implies a bitmap image - if you actually mean several separate objects making up a drawing in Inkscape then you would need to group them first.Īssuming you're working with a bitmap image, the workflow without a group is as follows (as shown in TD's animation): The reason for suggesting a group is that it lets you reposition the image within the masked area without having to release and re-set the mask. No, masking works quite happily on individual objects. The picture I am trying to use, is not a group (yet) does this matter? How to create gradients with multiple colours in Inkscape.
