SpreadMethod Property (LinearGradientBrush)

Gets or sets the type of spread method that specifies how to draw a gradient that starts or ends inside the bounds of the object to be painted.

XAML
<object SpreadMethod="GradientSpreadMethod" .../>
Scripting
value = object.SpreadMethod
object.SpreadMethod = value

Property Value

GradientSpreadMethod

A value of the GradientSpreadMethod enumeration that specifies type of spread method used to paint the gradient.

This property is read/write. The default value is Pad.

Remarks

The following illustration shows the available spread methods and their effect on LinearGradientBrush and RadialGradientBrush. The red line indicates the gradient space. A LinearGradientBrush defines its gradient space with its StartPoint and EndPoint properties. A RadialGradientBrush defines its gradient space with its Center, RadiusX, and RadiusY properties.

GradientSpread settings

GradientSpread settings

Applies To

LinearGradientBrush

See Also

Silverlight Brushes Overview