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When you generate a gradient mesh object, these lines are called grid lines, the intersection between the grid points called Grid point (other than the point called node), four points around the area called mesh surface. (see chart below)
B. Mesh Point Grid points
D. Mesh Patch Mesh Surface film
Principle: The gradient grid controls the color gradient by stretching, adjusting the node handle of the mesh point. You can create a gradient grid on any object or bitmap that is composed of paths.
Note: You cannot generate a gradient grid from compound paths, text, and linked EPS graphics. And once the object is converted to a grid, it cannot be changed back to the original object.
* The grid point at the center of the object has four-directional handles, and the node conversion tool is used to adjust and stretch individually to control the color gradient. (see chart below)
* The grid point at the edge and on the grid has three-directional handles, and the node conversion tool is used to adjust and stretch individually to control the color gradient. (see chart below)
* nodes that are located on the edge and not on the grid have two-directional handles, and the node conversion tool is used to adjust and stretch individually to control color gradients, which are added to maintain the shape. (see chart below)
In creating a gradient grid for complex objects, it is recommended to use the Create gradient mesh command to produce the best results and rule grids. (see chart below)
In order to better enable the program to run and speed up the screen redraw, it is better to generate a number of small and simple mesh objects than to generate a large and complex mesh object.
1, add a mesh point without changing the color, press SHIFT click;
2, minus the grid point and related grid lines, press ALT click;
3, use the palette and eyedropper tools to assist in drawing, which can add or draw colors to a single mesh point or mesh surface.
4, you can use the tools of the free transform group to transform a single mesh point or mesh surface, such as rotation, mirror, zoom, and so on.
5, you can use the offset path command if you want the contour of a gradient mesh object.
6, you can add or subtract nodes on the gradient grid line to control the curvature of the grid line.
About the display: if there is a faint massek or sawtooth on your display, it is due to the pixel point of the display and the final output.
About output: The output of the gradient grid is directly supported by PostScript 3, and its output is related to the output settings of your document. If you're having trouble with the output, consider converting the gradient grid to a bitmap. or set directly in the print and output options set by the document.
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