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WILLIAM244903502k0v
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May 17, 2022
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Image glitches when merging down with opacity

  • May 17, 2022
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This has to be one of the stranges glitches I've seen ever. I have tested this multiple times and it is very reproducible.

1. Get 2 non-empty layers.

2. Set the opacity of the top layer to a non-zero amount (also less than 100 because then you can't see it)

3. Merge the top layer down.

With an opacity inverse to the top layer opacity, random squares will appear with single channels from previous documents, producing an honestly really cool effect. However, this is obviously not intended, the expected result would be the layers merging normally without any corruption.

 

My various tests are below.

 

 

 

 

 

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Correct answer barbara_a7746676

I'm not able to replicate this issue.

It could have something to do with your Graphics Processor. Try going to Preferences > Performance and turning on/off 'Use Graphics Processor'.

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WILLIAM244903502k0vAuthor
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May 17, 2022

That worked! Thank you!

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WILLIAM244903502k0vAuthor
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May 17, 2022

I will try this thank you! I was kind of afraid it was some issue on my end

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WILLIAM244903502k0vAuthor
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May 17, 2022

Another thing I forgot to mention, the effect won't appear in the editor when zoomed out.

Also, further testing has revealed that the bottom layer must be the regular background layer; not unlocked or renamed, but it can be edited. 

I have also included a couple more examples, including one where the background layer was edited.

 

barbara_a7746676
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barbara_a7746676Community ExpertCorrect answer
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May 17, 2022

I'm not able to replicate this issue.

It could have something to do with your Graphics Processor. Try going to Preferences > Performance and turning on/off 'Use Graphics Processor'.

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    WILLIAM244903502k0vAuthor
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    May 17, 2022

    Just for clarification, the first times I experienced this I was trying to merge 2 gradients, but then I was testing the limits of this bug and was merging a white layer onto another white layer. The dark one is a black layer merged I believe onto a white layer.

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