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matthewrebeldesigns
matthewrebeldesigns
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February 21, 2019
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Freeform gradient missing

  • February 21, 2019
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So I havent really tried using the new freeform gradient tool, but upon attempting recently, its not even an option? I have linear and radial options only, no freeform. I have all my updates and everything so I dont know what the issue could be. Any help?

    Correct answer jane-e

    matthewrebeldesigns  wrote

    I have Illustrator cc 2018. I assumed with the cc suite any new features were included/updated?

    Hi Matthew,

    The Freeform Gradient tool is a new feature in CC 2019 and is not available in 2018. Can you update? In the Advanced options, you can select to keep CC 2018 installed or to have it deleted.

    Adobe does not put new features into old versions. Government agencies and other secure organizations require named versions that can be vetted, and that would be impossible if older versions kept changing.

    ~ Jane

    4 replies

    caroll71681360
    caroll71681360
    Participant
    October 22, 2019

    Hi!

     

    I've the latest (23.1.1) but this tool is missing for me. What can I do?

     

    Thanks!

    Monika Gause
    Community Expert
    Monika GauseCommunity Expert
    Community Expert
    October 22, 2019

    There's no dedicated tool for the freeform gradient. It's an option in the gradient panel.

      m85147577
      m85147577
      Participant
      April 6, 2020

      I'm having the same problem as Caroll71681360. I have the latest version (24.1). In the gradient panel, linear and spot gradient are available, but the freeform gradient option is greyed out. Are there certain circumstances under which this would happen? I have been using freeform gradients on my current project a and it seems to happen intermittently. I have read the adobe guide regarding gradients and I cannot find a solution. Thanks!

        Doug A Roberts
        Community Expert
        Doug A RobertsCommunity Expert
        Community Expert
        February 21, 2019

        What Illustrator version do you have?

        matthewrebeldesigns
        matthewrebeldesignsAuthor
        Participant
        February 21, 2019

        I have Illustrator cc 2018. I assumed with the cc suite any new features were included/updated?

        matthewrebeldesigns
        matthewrebeldesignsAuthor
        Participant
        February 21, 2019

        matthewrebeldesigns  schrieb

        I have Illustrator cc 2018. I assumed with the cc suite any new features were included/updated?

        But you need to install all the updates that are available for you :-)


        As mentioned in my initial question, all my updates are current. After updating is there a physical installation process that I'm missing? That seems a bit unnecessary but I may be overlooking something to manually update.

          Monika Gause
          Community Expert
          Monika GauseCommunity Expert
          Community Expert
          February 21, 2019

          You've read the documentation?

          Create gradients in Illustrator

          Mylenium
          Mylenium
          Legend
          February 21, 2019

          Without some info about the structure and appearance of your artwork it's unlikely you'll get any useful answer. Could be as trivial as something needing expanding or a path not being closed.

          Mylenium

          matthewrebeldesigns
          matthewrebeldesignsAuthor
          Participant
          February 21, 2019

          This didnt have anything to do with my actual artwork, I mean the option to use freeform gradients isnt available to me. I only have a dropdown with linear or radial gradients.

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