I have been successfully using the gradient tool to shade shapes without any problems. Yesterday, I started having a problem and think I have touched or clicked something to change it's behavior.

My normal process is to make a shape and fill with color. I duplicate that shape, change the color, add the gradient for highlight or shading and then put the shape with the gradient on top of the original object - on the same layer. Line them up, group them and and Ta Da - a shaded object.

This is not the case now. When I move the second shape on top of the first, the shading in the shape disappears and it is fully filled again. I click on the gradient tool, and the line with the square and circle that lets me adjust the shading displays on the screen in the original location instead of in the shape. And this is happening in any shape I have previously created and am now editing.

I have been able to work around this by moving the first shape, grouping, and then making a bitmap copy. But if I need to change it, I have to start all over....

Can somebody please help!

Hi.
There are four icons at the top toolbar on the right side, after "Affect:".
Make sure the scale patterns and gradients transform with the objects, by toggling in the two icons on the right.

Such a long problem expanation for such an easy fix!!!!! Thank you! Thank you! Working perfectly again!