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Add "Continuous" to Buffer Gradients (Symbology)

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11-15-2022 08:54 AM
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AlfredBaldenweck
MVP Regular Contributor

When trying to use a gradient fill, a continuous pattern is available for three of the four options: Circular, Rectangular, and Linear.

It is noticeably absent from the "Buffered" direction. 

I would like Buffered to have a continuous gradient as well.

Right now, if I want to have a similar effect, I either have to hope that the other three options will look good enough, or approximate it with stroke layers in the symbology.

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This is very time-intensive to get right, and sometimes requires utilizing a graphics layer to fill in the gaps.

Please add in a "continuous" option for the Buffered Pattern.

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AlfredBaldenweck

As an update to this, I figured out that by reducing the size of the gradient and WAAAAY upping the steps (minimum 30, I've pushed it to 100), I can get the results I want. 

This slows down drawing considerably.

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AlfredBaldenweck

I also just found this video by John Nelson that can be used to achieve the desired effect. https://youtu.be/jiDMYTD3OCQ

 

AlfredBaldenweck

Actually, several months later, I've played around with that effect and it still doesn't work as I want.  Please add a continuous gradient option to the buffered gradient.