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Mariusz5D34
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Jun 13, 2023 2:25 PM UTC
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Gradient doesn't use current foreground color photoshop may 2023

why the new photoshop is not using colors for basic gradient that are currently chosen (in tools pannel) like it was in all previous versions? It's really annoying- I have to change colors erey time in the gradient options, instead of what was before -  photoshop used current foreground color (i use it for shadows, for example)

    Kevin Stohlmeyer
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    Jun 13, 2023 7:22 PM UTC

    That is not how its acting on my version of PS - 24.5. Once I have the tool set to Foreground/Background its auto updating when I change a color. Try resetting the tool by clicking the gradient icon top left of the option bar and choose reset tool.

     

     

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    Zae Zur
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    Aug 1, 2023 7:01 PM UTC

    This is super annoying and whatever psychopath at adobe decided to put all gradients and shapes and everything into these awfully organized folders, obviously does not use the software they develop because all of these are steps backward, please keep the things that have worked for 20+ years working!!!!!!!! @adobe 

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      antonioi21376345
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      Jul 21, 2023 3:34 PM UTC

      up vote. same problem here. -- the constant annoyance of being a forced beta tester for Adobe.

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        Jul 10, 2023 11:03 PM UTC

        Same problem for me. I hope they can address this soon.

         

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          Semaphoric
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          Jun 20, 2023 11:28 PM UTC

          Okay, I can confirm there is a problem with this. It works as it always has using the Classic Gradient, but if the "new" Gradient has been used, it does not update when the foreground color is changed. Annoyingly, this behavior continues if you switch back to Classic Gradient.

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            Larry29731486lwom
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            Jun 20, 2023 8:15 PM UTC

            Have the same problem, everything works like it's supposed to except for "Foreground to Transparent" in the new gradient tool. It's broken and ignores when you change your foreground color. The only fix is to change back to the classic gradient method, select the Foreground to Background preset, and then change back to Foreground to Transparent preset.

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              defaultxfbcbqo7i7n0
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              Feb 20, 2024 12:56 AM UTC

              Upvoting because this finally worked for me, thanks!!

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              Rubber Johnny
              Rubber Johnny
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              Jun 15, 2023 4:00 PM UTC

              Same problem here.  Never underestimate Adobe's ability to screw things up.

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                Semaphoric
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                Jun 13, 2023 3:00 PM UTC

                In the Gradients panel, open the Basics preset drop down. One of the options there is Foreground to Background; drag this into the top section of the preset list.

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                  Mariusz5D34Author
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                  Jun 13, 2023 3:12 PM UTC

                  thank you, I think I didn't explain my problem well. I know where the option is, I just dont want to change it from the panel, i want my foreground color to became automaticaly my foregroung color in gradient...as it ws for 20 years of my work with photoshop

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                    Semaphoric
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                    Jun 13, 2023 3:46 PM UTC

                    Drag it all the way to the top, and put it first among whatever you have there already.

                     

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                    Kevin Stohlmeyer
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                    Jun 13, 2023 2:35 PM UTC

                    Hi @Mariusz5D34 have you tried setting the tool prior to opening a document?

                    The first option under Basics is foreground/background.

                     

                     

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                      Mariusz5D34Author
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                      Jun 13, 2023 3:10 PM UTC

                      yes, I use foreground to transparent. The problem is - I have to go to that panel every time I want to change the color. Before it was automatic -  the chosen foreground color would become the foreground color in gradient. Now - as you can see in my picture - it doesnt't change, it keeps the previous color. So I have to go to panel and change it, it is very tedious

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                        Kevin Stohlmeyer
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                        Jun 13, 2023 7:22 PM UTC

                        That is not how its acting on my version of PS - 24.5. Once I have the tool set to Foreground/Background its auto updating when I change a color. Try resetting the tool by clicking the gradient icon top left of the option bar and choose reset tool.

                         

                         

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