..or ungroup Edit -> Preferences -> Interface -> Toolbox and untick "Use tool groups" as https://i.imgur.com/sH8dMrW.jpg
however, there are lots of tools now, my advice, keep them grouped.
The gradient dock is for selecting a gradient. From the screenshot, the active tool is the path tool, look in the tool options.
The Gradient tool is grouped with the bucket fill, unfortunately no hot-key (although one could be assigned)
however, there are lots of tools now, my advice, keep them grouped.
Quote:Was able to open a gradient dialogue box on the right (using ctrl G / Windows / Dockable Dialogs/ gradients) but am unable to make it work
The gradient dock is for selecting a gradient. From the screenshot, the active tool is the path tool, look in the tool options.
The Gradient tool is grouped with the bucket fill, unfortunately no hot-key (although one could be assigned)