Foreground to Transparent GRADIENT layer mask does not work at all CC2018

[siobhano68240631]

Hi all,

The other gradients will work, but for some odd reason, when I try to apply the one called "Foreground to Transparent" (white to fade) nothing happens. Its weird because the black to fade works. This gradient will work when I use gradient fill layer, but not on the mask, and I need to use the gradient layer mask.

Notice the difference between other layers-the mask shows just white, no indication of any gradient

As an aside, if I try to save a gradient, then load it, the name of it comes up, but nothing happens/actually loads.

I have tried to search for the answer everywhere, but can't find it. I have tried to reset the tool several times. All settings are as they should be-transparency checked, opacity 100%

Thanks for your help

[Chuck Uebele]

The mask is white to start with, so white, fading to white is still white. What are you trying to do with a transparent gradient on the mask?

[siobhano68240631]

Hi, it may be a bit hard to see but it is white to transparent (so merging into the layer color). I just want to apply a white gradient fade to the layer, like a light source, seemed like a pretty straightforward thing and I’ve done before...but literally nothing happens

[siobhano68240631]

Oh wait, you just mentioned the layer mask is white...ohhh...how do I change that? All I want to do is apply a gradient white to fade, on my layer in A green color. Is this not the best method then? do I have to change the layer mask color. I didnt know that, sounds confusing

[siobhano68240631]

Maybe gradient overlay is better, I just liked using with layer mask because it’s easier to control where you want the gradient

[Chuck Uebele]

Masks are just white, gray and black. Use can change the mask by filling it with black: have your background color set to black and press ctrl/cmd-backspace. However, with mask, I would just use a straight solid gradient. You can change the blending mode of the gradient: lighten for just applying lighter color so other white areas aren't affected, or darken for the opposite.

[siobhano68240631]

Thanks for your help.

i Had no idea the white background would have been the issue. Unfortunately black makes mask

invisible, so will do your suggestions.

in Relieved it wasnot because my tool was buggy