Scenarios with repeat shape fill generation

Last updated on Sep 11, 2025

Learn about the different scenarios with re-running Generative Shape Fill.

Scenario	Result
Re-run Generative Shape Fill without ungrouping the Generative Object.	The new Generative Object follows the outline of the original shape, not that of the Generative Object.
Re-run Generative Shape Fill after ungrouping the Generative Object.	The new Generative Object follows the outline of the Generative Object, not that of the original shape.

As an example, suppose you generate fill-1 on a shape with Shape Strength set to Low. Then:

Without ungrouping fill-1: If you generate fill-2 on fill-1 with Shape Strength set to High, fill-2 will match the outline of the original shape, not that of fill-1.
After ungrouping fill-1: If you generate fill-2 on fill-1 with Shape Strength set to High, fill-2 will match the outline of fill-1, not that of the original shape.

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