Some blends are responding and others are not

[mkpatrick6709]

My problem is similar so I am posting it here. Version is 2.5.7

 

I created a design and did not apply a blend mode. It has a gradient. I am scrolling through the blend modes and most are making the design disappear in the preview. I'm confused as to why this is happening. I can scroll to Pin Light and it will show an effect but if I scroll to Soft Light the preview is completely gone but shows an outline of the object. Any solutions to this problem or information as to why this is happening would be greately appreciated.

For the options in the Darken section, I can't tell any changes. The only one not showing an effect is Color Burn. It disappears.

For the options in the Lighten section, all disappears.

For the options in the Overlay area, the only ones showing are Pin Light, Hard Light, and Linear Light. I can't tell any variation between them. 

For the options in the Difference area, I can't tell any changes. The only one not showing an effect is Divide. It disappears.

For the options in the Hue area, the only one showing is Luminosity.

For the options in the Average area, I can see clear variations between them. The only ones that disappear are Glow and Reflect.

The below is what I am referring to when I say disappears.

[NotMyFault]

it is unclear from the screenshots if you adjust the correct layer (must be the top visible layer).

To understand how blend modes work you may watch some of the tutorials like 

 

 

[walt.farrell]

10 hours ago, mkpatrick6709 said:

My problem is similar so I am posting it here. Version is 2.5.7

No, it is not similar. The report was for iPads, and specifically about the name of the Blend Mode disappearing, not about any effect on the objects themselves. 

[mkpatrick6709]

Hi. Thank you both for responding. It appears I need to move my post to the tech support area for desktop. My issue is for the desktop version. My design has only one layer and some blends are responding and others are not. 

I will see if anyone else posted this issue previously and if not I will create a new post in the appropriate area.

Thanks again.

[walt.farrell]

You're welcome, @mkpatrick6709.