So many gradient types, but no “reflected” option?

[Azure Sea]

I can’t seem to find the option to create a “reflected” gradient in Affinity Designer. The only available gradient types in Affinity Designer are

• Solid
• Linear
• Elliptical
• Radial
• Conical
• Bitmap

I really hope having to manually create a reflected gradient isn’t the only workaround!

[NotMyFault]

Hi,

 

currently not available as standard functionality. You would need to use workarounds to manually create this effect.

• create rectangular shape of half the size
• Duplicate linked (Photo) or create symbol (Designer)
• Rotate copy and align at intended starting point of gradient
• create gradient in one rectangle
• nest both rectangles to original shape
• to avoid a visible seam at the starting node, the rectangle should overlap by 1-2 px. Use move tool / transform panel after resizing to ensure the overlap  stays >= 1px.

 

reflected gradient.afphoto reflected gradient.afdesign

[2ddpainter]

Maybe i miss something ?
Why not set another Controlpoint in the Gradient ?

Or for more accurate Color Gradients.
Select the Filltool and open Gradient Options in the Contex Toolbar.
Select a Controlpoint and play with "Position" and "Midpoint"
and Insert, Copy and Delete.

 

[NotMyFault]

1 hour ago, 2ddpainter said:

Maybe i miss something ?

if you create more complex gradients, it will become tiresome to perfectly mirror a gradient of e.g. 10 points. For simple gradients, it is overkill.

[2ddpainter]

1 hour ago, NotMyFault said:

if you create more complex gradients, it will become tiresome to perfectly mirror a gradient of e.g. 10 points. For simple gradients, it is overkill.

Thank you, I got it. Yes, could be more user friendly.