I know how to add gradient, however, after adding gradient, I add a contour. (I wanted solid black contour) 2 days ago I was able to keep the contour solid black. Today when I do the same, the gradient effects the contour. Is there a setting I'm missing? I didn't break the contour apart either a few days ago.
That is set to black on mine as well.
Solid color (black to black in this case) works with two color gradients, but as soon as you add an intermediate color to the mix, the Contour will also get a third color and appear as a gradient.No way around it as far as I know, except breaking apart of course.
I have no idea how you did yours but I added the gradient then the contour, this is CMYK.