Mask to multiple curves

[HumblePie]

Hey all,

I'm new to Affinity Designer and am trying to do what I think must be a simple task but am missing something. All I am trying to do is create a gradient mask for multiple curves as a test. If you think of the curves as something like morse code or some other simplistic lines, I just want to apply a gradient mask to those curves. I thought I could simply Group the curves and then use Mask to Below on the Gradient but that does not work. If I do the same to a single curve it works as expected. Can someone give me a quick pointer to solving this task? Thanks.

[firstdefence]

 you can use Merge Curves Layer > Geometry > Merge Curves, then apply the gradient mask.

You can place the gradient under the merged curves as a child of the merged curves...

 

[NotMyFault]

5 hours ago, HumblePie said:

I thought I could simply Group the curves and then use Mask to Below on the Gradient but that does not work.

This should work, but details matter how you create a gradient mask (vector or bitmap):

• use the transparency tool on the group (in Designer), simplest way
• create a vector shape, and manually apply a gradient to it. You need to set the transparency level of the nodes, not the color.
• Add a pixel mask to the group, and use regular colors to define mask

[iconoclast]

If you create a gradient from black (opacity 100%) to 0% opacity and mask it down to your grouped layers, it should work too.

[HumblePie]

Hi all,

 

Thank you very much for the solutions. I tried all of them and they worked like a charm. I knew I was missing something, and the solutions were all easy as expected. Thank you for taking the time to assist me with this task. It's much appreciated.