Gradient does not rotate with object when using corner handles (manual transform)
When an object with a gradient is rotated manually using the bounding box (corner handles), the gradient does not rotate with the object.
However, using the Rotate tool or Object > Transform > Rotate results in correct gradient behavior.
This silent inconsistency leads to invisible errors in print output — especially in professional workflows.
🧪 The bug was tested on multiple Illustrator versions, macOS and Windows, fresh installs, and clean preference files. It is reproducible.
🔗 Forum discussion with video + .ai file proof:
https://community.adobe.com/t5/illustrator-discussions/gradient-not-rotating-with-object-during-manual-rotation-caused-an-88-000-try-print-job-loss/m-p/15408772
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I can confirm it, although can’t instantly reproduce it from scratch.
I attached the original files (so they don’t get lost, WeTransfer had a limit on those).When I tried to rotate one of the weird compound path with the bounding box the first time — the angle of the gradient didn’t change... but the second time I rotated it — it worked fine... Very odd. Thanks for the effort!
Take a look at this new bug with radial gradients, recently reported.
Can you reproduce it as well?
http://illustrator.uservoice.com/forums/601447/suggestions/50131605
