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As far as I know, no. Unfortunately, AD doesn't have a gradient tool for shapes. I'd be delighted if someone were to contradict me.

If I've understood the question correctly, you can draw a sloping line to the vanishing point. Set "Enable Transform Origin" to the vanishing point. "Ctrl/Cmd + J". Slightly rotate the line at the end opposite the vanishing point. Repeat "Ctrl/Cmd + J" as many times as necessary. Video_2023-09-29_150503_modifier.mp4

You can create a brush to get what you want.

I don't have this problem under W11, however some vectors do not appear on the page.

Hello @Pyanepsion, For a very small puzzle, I proceed as follows: after creating the pieces individually and assigning them a slight 3D fx, I place a copy of the photo inside each of them. It's then possible to move one of the pieces. If I want a ghost image of the moved piece, I duplicate it before moving it, remove the 3D fx and reduce its opacity. For the background, I place a very light grey square under the pieces. I've attached a very simple example of four pieces, with and without ghost image. I'm well aware that this method can't be used for large puzzles, as it requires a lot of manipulation, but I'm just adding my voice to the discussion.

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In the layers, you can nest the flag in the rectangle thumbnail.

@thomaso, You can ask the question on this forum: https://typography.guru/forums/ it's a German site (in English language) that usually gives relevant answers.

Select the object (or objects) to be cut before using knife tool.

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@RBeci, You're welcome! Now, thanks to @NathanC we have confirmation that there is a problem with this tool, Best regards.

@RBeci, Here is the requested video. As @NathanC says, I noticed that the tool works better using individual clicks instead of dragging it across the drawing.

Works for me on Windows with the same result (I did the right blade).

@WelpITried, you're welcome!

@WelpITried, type the text, apply an "Outer Shadow" fx to it. Set "Fill Opacity" to 0% in the "Layer Effects" tab.