Squeak - Gradient Background tool
I added a simple enhancement to my Squeak goodies page. As often
happens while developing in Squeak, I took a diversion to enhance some basic
behavior while working on a larger
project.
I've always been annoyed with the multi-step process used to set the Squeak desktop to a gradient color shade. When you first select a gradient background you get to choose the alternate color. If you want to set both colors in the gradient ramp you need to then follow up with a halo selection and then the menu choice to modify the colors.
My simple goal was to add a menu item to the appearance menu which allowed direct choice of both colors for the gradient.
The idea could easily be amplified to a more interesting control where you get to specify orientation and gradient style (linear, radial).
I've always been annoyed with the multi-step process used to set the Squeak desktop to a gradient color shade. When you first select a gradient background you get to choose the alternate color. If you want to set both colors in the gradient ramp you need to then follow up with a halo selection and then the menu choice to modify the colors.
My simple goal was to add a menu item to the appearance menu which allowed direct choice of both colors for the gradient.
The idea could easily be amplified to a more interesting control where you get to specify orientation and gradient style (linear, radial).
Posted: Saturday - August 27, 2005 at 12:26 PM |
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