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Henry P
Strategy for applying a gradient to a 2D shape?
Nov 17th, 2009, 6:39am  
I have some various 2D shapes with multiple curved vertices that I'd like to apply a simple light-to-dark gradient fill over an axis.  I've seen the examples using set() but this seems onerous and probably somewhat difficult with the shapes I'm using.  I'm wondering if there is a simpler way to accomplish this with a transparent PNG overlay on the shapes? Or perhaps an OpenGL command?  Something else I'm not thinking of? Any pointers appreciated!

Thanks,
Henry
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Cedric
Re: Strategy for applying a gradient to a 2D shape?
Reply #1 - Nov 17th, 2009, 7:08am  
PhiLho posted a good example of how to fill shapes and text with a texture, this could be also applied to any other drawing and texture as a gradient for example. But even if the shape changes its orientation, the texture doesnt

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Henry P
Re: Strategy for applying a gradient to a 2D shape?
Reply #2 - Nov 17th, 2009, 7:32am  
Thanks, Cedric - I'll give it a shot
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