Layer rotation doesn't rotate gradient

[ono]

Here's the deal. I make nice object using vectors with gradient fills, then when I rotate it (as a layers group) the gradient fills directions does not rotate together with layers. It might be intentional, but then it completely does not make sense to me. Here's example:

(1) Creating square with gradient horizontal gradient fill:


(2) Rotating square layer with 45 degrees, gradient fill does not get rotated:


I know there may be a problem to transform gradients if you do some non-uniform transform on layer (like shearing or any other transform than rotation and scaling), but in case of uniform transforms all fill and stroke gradient directions should be IMHO transformed.

BTW. Also I think the Fix Layer layer context menu item should be called Apply Transformation as it is what it does, rather than "fixing" anything

[bkh]

I know there may be a problem to transform gradients if you do some non-uniform transform on layer (like shearing or any other transform than rotation and scaling), but in case of uniform transforms all fill and stroke gradient directions should be IMHO transformed.

Just check "Extended: Align Pattern" in the Attributes dialog. (Here, "Pattern" includes textures and gradients ) Works with any kind of distortion, then.

BTW. Also I think the Fix Layer layer context menu item should be called Apply Transformation as it is what it does, rather than "fixing" anything

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I agree that "Fix Layer" isn't that fortunate, but I guess it's difficult to find a better phrase. Since it also incorporates Layer Effects and maybe more, "Apply Transformations" doesn't catch all of its meanings, either …

Cheers

Burkhard.

[ono]

Just check "Extended: Align Pattern" in the Attributes dialog. (Here, "Pattern" includes textures and gradients ) Works with any kind of distortion, then.

Wow, thanks a lot! I wouldn't be able to figure that out myself.