Re: [Inkscape-devel] Gradient with beziercurves....

Axel Richter wrote:

... Nice function are the points on the gradientline, but the line should be handle in the second mode like a curve or bezier. every point should the graident tagential to the line or curve.

the other option could be possible to convert the bezier-tool into a gradienttool. ...

There is definitely some room for improvement in Inkscape's gradient functionality. Currently me and some others (including people in the SVG WG) are looking into Diffusion Curves, this is not exactly what you describe, but it might suit your needs: http://wiki.inkscape.org/wiki/index.php/Diffusion_Curves

If you definitely need something different I'd love to hear about it (and perhaps you could make a mockup of what you're trying to do).