Adding a Gradient to text.

[Sweatily]

Basically,  I want to be able to add a gradient to some text without having the edges become rough. Is there a way to make the gradient apply to half transparent pixels or to have it use the pixels current transparency on that layer as a base?

Edited August 15, 2020 by Sweatily

[BoltBait]

If you have my plugin pack installed, you can use Effects > Text Formations > Outlined / Gradient text.

 

My pack: https://forums.getpaint.net/topic/113220-b

 

[Sweatily]

34 minutes ago, BoltBait said:

If you have my plugin pack installed, you can use Effects > Text Formations > Outlined / Gradient text.

 

My pack: https://forums.getpaint.net/topic/113220-b

 

Is it able to be used in combination with other text formation effects because this text was made using one for letter spacing?

[BoltBait]

Not really.

 

If you want to use a different text plugin to make the text, then apply the gradient later, that's easy too.

 

Here's what you want to do:

 

1. Make your text black on a transparent background--use your favorite text plugin if you want.

2. Select All, Copy.

3. Draw a gradient over your text.

4. Edit > Object > Paste Alpha

 

[Sweatily]

15 minutes ago, BoltBait said:

Not really.

 

If you want to use a different text plugin to make the text, then apply the gradient later, that's easy too.

 

Here's what you want to do:

 

1. Make your text black on a transparent background--use your favorite text plugin if you want.

2. Select All, Copy.

3. Draw a gradient over your text.

4. Edit > Object > Paste Alpha

 

Worked perfectly, it was just in the Effects tab instead of the Edit tab so it took a bit of searching, thanks!

[BoltBait]

18 minutes ago, Sweatily said:

Worked perfectly

 

I'm glad you got it working!

 

18 minutes ago, Sweatily said:

in the Effects tab instead of the Edit tab

 

Us plugin authors can only add stuff to the Adjustments menu or the Effects menu.