1 Reply Latest reply on Mar 30, 2014 7:22 PM by Chuck Uebele

    Gradient adjustment layer

    barpos Level 1
    barpos Mar 30, 2014 6:33 PM

      Hi,

       

      I'm new to adjustment layers.  I'm able to make such layers now, but when selecting gradient and selecting "align with layer" option, it actually aligns with the whole document, not just the layer.  When I click between the adjustment layer and the image layer while holding ALT, the gradient is out of view.

       

      How can I have a full gradient on one particular layer?

       

      -Ron

        • 1. Re: Gradient adjustment layer
          Chuck Uebele Adobe Community Professional & MVP
          Chuck Uebele Mar 30, 2014 7:22 PM (in response to barpos)

          The align with layer seems to only work if you have a selection when you create the gradient fill layer, or the gradient fill layer is limited by it's own layer mask.  Holding the alt key down and clicking between the gradient fill layer and a lower layer will clip the gradient fill layer to that layer, and the gradient will only show where the underlying had some visibility.  Doing this will not change the way the gradient fill layer is applyed by using the align with layer.  You would need to make a selection of the underlying layer and apply that selection to the gradient fill layer's mask.  Seems like it should work with a clipping mask, but it doesn't seem to do that.