Illustrator Questions...

[RussianBeer]

I have a few questions.

When you create a mesh, say a gradient mesh, through: Object > create gradient mesh>

Is there a way to keep it a color, because it automaticaly switches to a black and white gradient.

Also, when It is a mesh, is there a way to select multiple points within a mesh, apart using the shift key? (like is there some sort of drag-select?)

Thanks

[.soulty]

Hey RB

if you have Illustrator 10, there is a selection tool with a loop on it on your tool bar, "Direct selection lasso tool" or press Q on your keyboard (it looks like a lasso with a white pointer), with this tool you can make a lasso selection (click and draw) around the point you would like to colour or manipulate.

[.soulty]

Originally posted by RussianBeer


Is there a way to keep it a color, because it automaticaly switches to a black and white gradient.



I assume your have placed a gradient on the shape before applying a gradient mesh, this will turn black or to default, place the strongest colour (the colour most used) first as a solid, create gradient mesh, and that colour should stay just manually put the other colours you would like.

:: i'll see if there is another way to keep your gradient.

:smirk:

[.soulty]

Couldnt find anything to keep that the gradient once applying a gradient mesh. sorry dude.

Did the other tips help you out??

[RussianBeer]

ya woll el hauben :beam:

[.soulty]

huh? or best illustrated as :h:

[.soulty]

Originally posted by RussianBeer
ya woll el hauben :beam:

whats that mean??