Gradient to follow the curve?

[MollyMcGutter]

Hi there!

I'm trying to make the angle follow a curve to represent a plastic tube.

Rather than try to put it into words, here's a screen cap of my fills as they are now, broken into pieces:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v400/rz1978/CurvedShadingCrp.jpg


My next technical illustration has these darn tubes all over the place and I know there has to be an easier way, but I'm not having much help searching AI help...For all I know this is a piece of cake, but I haven't worked w/gradients much.

Any suggestions?

:confused:

[micke]

Use the blend tool. I am sure you can find a tutorial, though I couldn't find one on his site. Check out layersmagazine.com, or do a google check on blended pipes.

Or make a brush. Someone here can tell you how. I have to go to bed. Good luck.

micke

[micke]

Scott Weichert has a tutorial that will surely help:

http://www.weichertcreative.com/tutorials/illustrator.php

[MollyMcGutter]

Thanks!!!!

[c32077]

Here's a quick option for you. NOt sure if it's the best option but it works for me when I need a quick tube or hose.

Peace

http://img293.imageshack.us/img293/4235/picture4kg0.png

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