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Table 3: Gradient properties

Property Meaning

Center X For Radial, Ellipsoid, Square and Rectangular gradients,

modify these values to set the horizontal offset of the

gradient center.

Center Y For Radial, Ellipsoid, Square and Rectangular gradients,

modify these values to set the vertical offset of the gradient

center.

Angle Specifies for all the gradient types the angle of the gradient

axis

Border Increase this value to make the gradient start further away

from the border of the shape

From Set here the start color for the gradient. In the edit box

below enter the intensity of the color: 0% corresponds to

black, 100% to the full color.

To Set here the end color for the gradient. In the edit box

below enter the intensity of the color: 0% corresponds to

black, 100% to the full color.

Hatching

A hatching fill is a pattern of lines that is repeated throughout the

area.

To apply a hatching pattern to an area, go to the Area page, select

Hatching

from the drop-down list and then select the desired hatching

from the list (Figure 103). To apply a background color to the hatching

pattern, selecting the Background color option and choose a color

from the drop-down list.

As for gradients and colors, if the predefined patterns are not

satisfactory, you can create a new pattern or modify a predefined one.

Creating hatching patterns

You can create new hatching patterns or modify existing ones. Start by

selecting the

Hatching

page of the Area dialog box. This is shown in

Figure 104.

As for gradients and colors, if the predefined patterns are not

satisfactory, it is recommended to create a new pattern rather than

modify a predefined one.

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