"Gradation" dialog box

Used to create the gradations to be applied to logos, buttons, and frames. Created gradations can be saved as files.

[Color Setting] group

Used to specify the colors used to create a gradation. Specify colors for the right and left portions. If you click a portion in which a color is displayed, the "Color Setting" dialog box appears. Specify a color in this dialog box.

Hint By clicking the arrow mark in the center, the colors constituting a gradation can be switched. For example, a gradation changing from red to white can be switched to one that changes from white to red by clicking the arrow mark.

[Shape] group

Used to specify the shape of a gradation. There are the following types of shapes.

[Circle]

The color changes as if making a circle.

[Square]

The color changes in a square as it goes from the inside to the outside.

[Radiate]

The color changes from the inside to the outside as if the color were radiating.

[Linear]

The color changes linearly. By specifying [Angle], the direction of the change can be specified.

[Wave]

This gradation resembles the ripples on the surface of a pond. By specifying [Number], you can change the number of waves.

[Linear Spectrum]

Creates a color spectrum band. A color specified with [Color Setting] changes gradually yet linearly and finally returns to the original color. By specifying [Angle], the direction of the change can be changed.

[Angle] field

By selecting [Linear] or [Linear Spectrum] from [Shape], you can set [Angle]. Specify a value of between 0 and 359 degrees. You can also specify the arrow mark with the mouse.

[Number] field

When you select [Wave] from [Shape], you can also set a value for [Number]. Specify a value between 1 and 10. You can also specify the value with the slider. If you move the slider to the right, the value increases.

[Save] button

When you click this button, the "Save Gradation" dialog box appears. Using this dialog, you can save the currently displayed gradation into a file.

[Load] button

When you click this button, the "Read Gradation" dialog box appears. Existing gradation files can be loaded. After the completion of loading, the loaded gradation is displayed.