Hey-ho,

I exported some diagrams to postscript, then converted these to PDF with ps2pdf under Linux. (very easy, and works well).

But I noticed that anything with a gradient fill loses the fill completely.

I figured that perhaps the PDF was borken, but even just firing up ghostscript (gv file.ps) shows the same result.

I didn't use any transparency in my gradient stops.

If you want to test for yourself, create a document with a simple gradient filled shape. Export to PS or EPS, then view this (or convert to PDF and load the sucker into acrosplat.)

You'll get an empty shape!

Is this a known issue, or have I missed something ?

thanks, -Kingsley

PS> Any suggestions as to a workaround ?

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