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    PDF export does not preserve stroke opacity (VS 1.3)

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      jpsimmons
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      Version: VectorStyler 1.3.xxx (please insert exact build)

      Description

      When exporting a document to PDF using the default File → Export → PDF settings, the opacity of a stroked path is not preserved.

      The transparency of filled objects is exported correctly, but the connecting line segment (stroke) is rendered fully opaque.

      Steps to Reproduce

      Create a stroked path with opacity less than 100%.
      Include other objects (e.g., filled circles or an arrowhead) using the same opacity.
      Export using File → Export → PDF with the default settings.
      Open the exported PDF in Preview (or another PDF viewer).

      Expected Result

      All objects, including stroked paths, retain their assigned opacity.

      Actual Result

      Filled objects preserve their transparency correctly.
      The stroked line segment is rendered fully opaque.

      This suggests that stroke opacity is not being written correctly during PDF export, while fill opacity is preserved.

      Attachments

      Original VectorStyler document.
      Exported PDF.
      Screenshot of the original VectorStyler rendering showing the intended appearance.

      Notes

      Export performed using the default File → Export → PDF settings.
      The issue appears specific to the stroke; other transparent objects in the same document export correctly.Screenshot 2026-07-14 at 2.22.49 PM.png Dest.pdf Source.vstyler

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      • VectorStylerV Offline
        VectorStyler @jpsimmons
        last edited by

        @jpsimmons I opened a bug on this and will try to fixit.

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