Problem in applying Gradient to Layer Mask

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Problem in applying Gradient to Layer Mask - Polymorpheus - 08-20-2020

Hello everyone !

I am a new user of GIMP 2.10 and am facing a weird problem while using the Gradient tool to apply a gradient to a Layer Mask.After the usual procedure,when the Gradient type is selected,the cursor is not changing to the usual Gradient tool selector(square with a horizontal line).Instead ,the cursor displayed is the one last selected from the ToolBox.

No matter what I do,the Gradient tool cursor is just not displayed.

Please help !

RE: Problem in applying Gradient to Layer Mask - rich2005 - 08-20-2020

Are you selecting the gradient from the gradient dock ?
Are you sure the active tool is the gradient tool ?.
Possibility

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With the gradient tool selected.

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Can you post a screenshot of the problem ?

RE: Problem in applying Gradient to Layer Mask - Polymorpheus - 08-20-2020

(08-20-2020, 03:13 PM)rich2005 Wrote: Yes,I have done all that

What version of GIMP is this?My ToolBox doesnt look anything like this!
How to get the Toolbox to display all the tools-My ToolBox doesnt have the gradient tool in it...
Iwill try to post a screen of the problem
Thnx

RE: Problem in applying Gradient to Layer Mask - Ofnuts - 08-20-2020

(08-20-2020, 06:40 PM)Polymorpheus Wrote:
(08-20-2020, 03:13 PM)rich2005 Wrote: Yes,I have done all that
What version of GIMP is this?My ToolBox doesnt look anything like this!
How to get the Toolbox to display all the tools-My ToolBox doesnt have the gradient tool in it...
Iwill try to post a screen of the problem
Thnx

Since 2.10.20 icons in the toolbox are "grouped". This is shown with a small triangle at the bottom right of icons. If you click on that, you get a list of the tools in the group.

See Edit>Preferences>Toolbox to revert to un-grouped layout, or change the visibility/order/group of the tool icons.

RE: Problem in applying Gradient to Layer Mask - Polymorpheus - 08-21-2020

Thanks a ton!
The problem was solved !
Your tip about changing the ToolBox preferences did the trick...