Yep, in PhotoLine some options may interact in complicated ways. From vector pattern point of view behave like this makes sense...
I guess perfectly for best possible control it could be some switch or checkbox in Layer Style options to switch between pixels transparency mode and vector path mode.
Other main problems are:
- Too small maximum Outside Shadow, Outside Glow and other Layer Styles size at 100%
- Lack of separate Opacity and Fill sliders.
- Layer Style solid background became visible under the image if adjust Layer opacity.
Here is real life example. Instead of simple "Fill" slider, currently to control layer opacity without affecting Layer Style, i need to create group and 3 copies of same layer. Imagine the same situation in complicated collage with dozens of layers with complicated shapes that require further adjustment:
P.S. I updated the list of Layer Style requests and ideas and combine it with Layer Style UI requests and ideas
https://www.pl32.com/forum3/viewtopic.p ... 720#p47720