I like the "new" Gradient Tool, but...

[Mikael_A_]

Hey everyone!

In addition to having the classic variant, I really like the new Gradient Tool. I like that I can keep on adjusting a gradient and go back to it when needed - it just fits my style of working perfectly!

I've notice that there's some very weird behavior that's effecting how the tool behaves while performing very basic functions on an image:

1. Moving a group/selection of layers/linked parent doesn't move the gradient layer. It just stays put, unless I manually go and move it with the gradient tool. This is causing me quite a lot of headaches, as I haven't found a way to have it tag along with the other layers. Linking to a parent layer, being part of a group, selecting multiple layers or a clipping mask doesn't work in this case.
2. If I adjust the canvas' size, for example anchoring to mid-left causes the gradients to gain an unwanted offset. Looks like they're using a centering anchor instead of the one I'm choosing.
3. Moving a gradient with the Gradient Tool doesn't support Shift-moving, where it anchors to the wanted axis.

There's propably something else also, that I'm missing, but have you guys found any sollutions to the above issues I'm having? Thanks!

[Myra Ferguson]

For all of the functions you mention, try converting those layers into a Smart Object first by selecting them in the Layers panel and either right-clicking and selecting Convert to Smart Object or by going to Layer > Smart Objects > Convert to Smart Object.