The gradient allows you to create a region of softness around the mask edge. It applies a gradient according to the distance of the borders from the mask spline. You can create a uniform gradient or customize it at different parts of the mask. The gradient can have two softness borders, one inside and one outside the mask edge.
To add a gradient to a mask:
- From the Tools box, change the mode to Add Points.
- Hold down Shift and drag away from the spline.
- Click on the mask spline.
- (Optional) Do one of the following:
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Shift-click on the spline again and drag in the same direction as the existing gradient to add a point in the gradient at a different position and distance from the mask.
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Shift-click on the spline and drag away from it in the other direction to create a second gradient.
Tip: To delete a gradient point, change the Tools mode to Delete, then press Shift and click the gradient handle on the mask spline.
The position and distance of a gradient point from the mask spline can be controlled gesturally in Select mode, or in the Gradient tab.