Gerber OMEGA CP, Reference Manual

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206 Chapter 17:
Filling Objects with Color for Printing
Applying multiple process colors to a gradient fill
When creating either a linear or radial fill you can use multiple colors when filling an object. For
an example of a job with more than one color go to C:\jobs\learning\multicolors.
To apply multiple process colors to a gradient fill
1
Select the object.
2
Click Fill to open the Fill tab of the Assign Colors dialog box.
3
Choose Radial or Linear in the Fill Type group box.
4
Choose Process in the Color Type group box.
5
Enter a Position % or double-click the right or left box of the position slider. A black
arrow appears on the position slider.
6
Click the Color Selection box in the Color group box. A color palette drops down.
7
Choose a color in the color menu and click Select.
8
Enter a Position % or double-click the right or left box of the position slider. A black
arrow appears on the position slider.
9
Repeat steps 6 and 7 to add new process colors to the fill.
10
To edit a color within the fill, select the color position arrow and change the location
and color.
11
If using Linear Fill, enter the angle in the Linear Angle group box. If using Radial Fill,
enter the X and Y% offsets in the Radial Center Offset group box. For either fill, click
inside the sample fill box and visually adjust the position of the fill. The sample fill box
displays a preview of the fill.
12
Click OK to return to the Composer work surface.
Tip: To remove a color, double-click that color arrow in the position slider or drag the arrow off
the end of the slider.