Using Gradient Shading

Using Gradient Shading
You may have noticed that one of the hatch patterns offered is a solid. The solid hatch pattern lets
you apply a solid color instead of a pattern to a bounded area. AutoCAD also offers a set of gradient
patterns that let you apply a color gradient to an area.
You can apply a gradient to an area by using the same method you used to apply a hatch pattern;
but instead of using the Hatch tab of the Hatch And Gradient dialog box, you use the Gradient tab
to select a gradient pattern.
WARNING The Gradient Shading feature isn’t available in AutoCAD LT.


Choosing a Gradient Color
Instead of offering hatch patterns, the Gradient tab offers a variety of gradient patterns. It also lets
you control the color of the gradient. For example, if you want to set the gradient between shades
of blue, you can click the One Color radio button and then double-click the blue color swatch at the
top of the dialog box.


When you double-click the color swatch, the Select Color dialog box opens, offering a palette of
True Color options.


You can then select the color you want for the gradient. On the Gradient tab of the Hatch And
Gradient dialog box, the Shade/Tint slider just below the Two Color radio button lets you control
the shade of the single-color gradient.