Illustrator: Gradients over multiple objects?

[MBX]

Hi,

i was wondering how to do a color gradient over multiple objects (that don't touch each-other and their points/ shapes/ vectors aren't merged) but so the gradient flows over all the objects.

Right now the gradient repeats itself in every single object and i want only 1 gradient going over all of the objects.

Help appreciated!

 

[TheAnswer]

Select the objects. Then use the gradient tool and drag from one end of the collection of objects to the other. Lather, rinse, repeat until the gradient is to your liking.