transform gradient

[My Minimals]

How can I transform a gradient inside an object? I want to ad perspective to the gradient.

[Kurt Gold]

Which version of Illustrator are you using?

Can you show a sketch that may explain what exactly you are going to do?

[marliton]

Hi. Maybe this link can help you: https://helpx.adobe.com/illustrator/using/gradients.html#Modifygradients

[My Minimals]

I am using 25.0.1 I was trying to make a gradient that follows the shape of a cone-like object. I solved it by expanding the gradient and then put it into perspective using the free transform tool. I would rather have had the gradient transformed without expanding it. 

[Ton Frederiks]

You can distort an object with a gradient with an Envelope Distort > Make with Top Object.

It will distort the gradient when also Object > Envelope Distort > Envelope Options > Distort Linear Gradient Fills is checked.

[My Minimals]

Thanks Ton! That was most helpfull

[DougKatz]

Ton, what did you do here? The only way I know to achieve the gradient distortion you show is with an Envelope. Please enlighten me.

[Ton Frederiks]

I did not notice that the explanation was missing 😞

I have added that now.

[DougKatz]

Ahhh. Not feeling so in-the-dark anymore. Thanks, Ton.

[Jacob Bugge]

My Minimals,

Another option is the use of blends, maybe especially in connexion with a shape that is rounded and pointed.