Gradient Effect Not Working?

[DorothyLadyBug]

My gradient feature doesn't seem to be working. I'm getting an empty circle on a white background. I use this feature a lot so I don't think it's my error. There seems to be something in the background that's not right. Can you help?

(I wasnt able to insert an image)

Dorothy

[Greenlaw]

Hi DorothyLadyBug,

To add an image to a post, you'll need to upload it to an image server, paste the image link in your post, select it, and then click the Insert Image button.

I like to use Dropbox. If you don't have a Dropbox account, you can get a free one from here:

Dropbox Basic

One quirk with Dropbox is that you'll need to make a small adjustment to their provided link. At the end of the link, change the text [dl=0] to [raw=1]. If you don't make the change, the link will behave like a download link.

Google Drive should work, too, but I'm not sure if it requires any special instructions.

Hopefully, someone here can help once you get an example image posted.

[Greenlaw]

I'll take a shot:

Does the effect appear in a render preview (Ctrl-R)? If it renders correctly, check that Shape Effects is enabled in the Display Preview settings.

The Gradient effect should work in Moho 14.2, as I've been using it a lot lately. I'm sure we can get it working for you too.

[WesHowe]

While this may or may not be the cause of the OP's problem, I just discovered you need to select the layer, then use the Q tool (select shape) and click on the part to make the gradient work.
If instead you select the layer, then the shape name from the drop-down on the style panel it acts goofy and does not show the angle/width adjusters. Essentially useless unless you do it without Q.
IDK if this is from a bug, an oversight, or most likely my misunderstanding of the interface.

- Wes