Applying Gradient in Part of Picture

[Judy Kristoff]

I am trying to draw a circle split in three equal parts and apply a gradient in each of the 3 segments. When I apply the gradient tool, the gradient get applied to the whole canvas, not the region in which I would like to apply it. How do I go about applying the gradient separately to each segment of the circle?

[APShredder]

To apply a gradient to a section, you need to first create a selection around that region. Use either the lasso select (), the rectangular select (), the circular select (), or the magic wand ().

EDIT: Beaten.

[Judy Kristoff]

Thanks for the replies! I followed the suggestions and it worked like a charm.

[niwax]

If these gradients should be connected to one big gradient, you can also use the "Multicolor-Gradient"-PlugIn

[n d]

You could also try my new Shaped Gradient plugin (still at development: may be a bit slow but is fully functional.) It can be found here ->

Edited August 13, 2010 by n d