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merge shapes but keep separate colors

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Nov 29, 2024 Nov 29, 2024

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can I merge two shapes that are different colors onto one layer and keep the separate colors AND vector properties? 

 

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Nov 29, 2024 Nov 29, 2024

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Rather than Merging the Shapes, I would combine them into a group.

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The short answer is no; refer to the suggestion by @Semaphoric  or convert them into a Smart Object layer.

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Nov 30, 2024 Nov 30, 2024

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As has already been said, it is not possible.

 

However, if a smart object is also out of the question for you, there may still be a workaround. However, only if the boundary between the two original shapes forms a straight line. 

 

Assign a gradient to the combined shape as a "hard gradient" (both colors at the same position)

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The reason the answer was no is that the stroke and fill colour is a property of the Vector shape - so combining two shapes to make one new shape will only have one new stroke and one new fill colour

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