set-gradient-convention ("grc")

See this command in the command table.

To access this command:

  • Digitize ribbon >> Condition >> Condition >> Gradient Convention.

  • Using the command line, enter "set-gradient-convention"

  • Use the quick key combination "grc".

  • Display the Find Command screen, locate set-gradient-convention and click Run.

  • Digitize ribbon >>

  • Format ribbon >> Conventions >> Gradient.

Command Overview

Set gradient unit and direction conventions for design commands.

Select what type of unit (percent, degrees, ratio) and direction (up/down convention for negative or positive gradients) to be reported and requested when using commands which make use of gradient control when creating or modifying strings, for example, create-ramp-string, adjust-to-gradient.

All related commands obey these unit and convention settings, until they are changed.

Command steps:

  1. Run the command.

    The Gradient Convention screen displays.

  2. Define the Gradient In and Direction settings.

  3. Click OK.

  4. Run the required design command (for example, create-ramp-string).