I know how to add gradient, however, after adding gradient, I add a contour. (I wanted solid black contour) 2 days ago I was able to keep the contour solid black. Today when I do the same, the gradient effects the contour. Is there a setting I'm missing? I didn't break the contour apart either a few days ago.
That is set to black on mine as well.
I have no idea how you did yours but I added the gradient then the contour, this is CMYK.
On mine, it doesnt matter if its CMYK or RGB. How many colors did you use on your gradient? Standard 2?
2 works fine, it becomes a problem when you add a 3rd color or more to the gradient. Then it messes up the contour even if its blk/blk.
These actually use 4 colors, what REALLY WEIRD is that the top set are aligned manually the bottom set are aligned using the align distribute docker.
I think that I have this worked out, but I must run to the grandchildren, will post back later.
Ok, the grandkids are coming to me, so I have some time, the behavior of the contour tool is different with a 2-color fountain fill than it is with 3 or more.
I've tested with a black fill, but my tests reveal that it will work with any color.
How I did this was to start with the number 3 and convert to curve, I filled the curve with a 4fountain fill built with 4 colors, I then assigned the object an outline 1/2 the width I wanted a one step contour, I created the contour width to match the outline width of the object and assigned the outline color to match the outline color of the object. The posted version shows a different color black for the object than used for the contour to show the concept.
I'll play with multi-step contours next.
Here is the same procedure as above but I used 7 steps for the contour, each the same color and width as the outline on the original object.
I believe what you are doing here, David, is that you are using a black outline that is wide enough to cover the fountain filled contour steps.Try making the outline thinner or put it behind the fill.Yes, it is a workaround but I doubt it is what Armalite Guy is looking for.In that case it would be easier to simply use an outline instead of Contour, wouldn't it?Actually, I think that's what I would do.Either use a thick outline and put it behind the fill ("Behind fill" in Outline Pen dialog and double the width to make it look correct) or use "Outside outline" for the outline position.Then, if/when needed, Convert Outline to Object (Ctrl+Shift+Q).