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I have a rectangle, shown below, which has a gradient so that the top and bottom edges fade to black. I wish to reshape this this rectangle into a triangle (like the one pictured) so that top and bottom edges of the triangle still fade to black.

To produce the triangle below I converted the rectangle into a path, removed one of the nodes on the left, and then centered the remaining node on the left.

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The gradient I am trying to implement, however, should look more like the one below (which I created in Microsoft Word). Notice how the directions of the gradient are in line with the sides of the triangle.

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Are there any ways to create a triangle that has the gradient pattern shown above? Thanks all.

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  • This is a little confusing. It sounds like you are asking how to make the exact triangle you made in the example. Could you clarify a bit?
    – DA01
    Apr 15, 2013 at 20:29
  • My apologies. I am finding this problem difficult to describe. I added an additional picture that will hopefully clarify what I am aiming to create.
    – Doubt
    Apr 16, 2013 at 0:36
  • ah, thanks. Yes, that's much clearer! Alas, I do not know of a way to do that in Inkscape. Inkscape is great, but, admittedly, it's gradient tool isn't particularly advanced.
    – DA01
    Apr 16, 2013 at 1:57

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As DA01 mentioned the gradient options in Inkscape are somehow limited. If you don't mind using two objects instead of one here's a guide:

Create a rectangle with a gradient, transform it to a path and drag two nodes to create a triangle. Hit F2 and drag the Linear gradient end node to the tip of the triangle.

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Now create a rectangle, cover the upper half of the triangle with it, select the rectangle and afterwards the triangle and cut it with Path > Difference.

Now duplicate and mirror your new triangle.

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If you try to join them the gradient will be lost unfortunately.

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    Just the type of work-around I was looking for. Thanks boo2060!
    – Doubt
    Apr 16, 2013 at 21:13
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I realise you're after an Inkscape solution, but I was able to make what you're after in Photoshop by creating a gradient, turning it into a Smart Object, then distorting it.

If nothing else, maybe it'll serve as an example of what you're after?

Squashed Gradient

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