Problem when flatten layers

Hi,
I have some problems with flattening layers. I'll show it to you simplified with two layers.You can download the psd-file(22MB) here:http://www.creativ-fotografie.de/files/flatten_layer_prob.psd.
One layer is for a nice and soft vignetting (darkening the corners) in blend mode "vivid light".
The other layer is with lots of blue Ones and Zeros on black background representing a binary code.
When flattening the image, the vignetting disappears partly and I only have a sharp circular shape.
Similar effects happen with different blend modes. It seems to me the effect only appears with complex structures and high resolutions.
I realized the problem, when I was about to save the image as jpeg.
Any ideas?
Martin

I just looked at your file in Photoshop CS3 and find the same thing as you...the sharp edges. I tried the workaround that I normally use when this type of thing happens and that didn't work. This made me really curious. I reopened your file as is...layered without touching anything...and changed the view to 100% zoom which is the only true view as all other zooms are approximations. I found at 100% view, the edges of the circle are sharp to begin with...the viginette is an illusion.
BTW, my workaround when things don't flatten or merge correctly is to make a composite layer before flattening the image. To make a composite layer, press ctrl + shift + alt + E keys at the same time if on PC. If on a Mac, change that shortcut to cmd + shift + opt + E.

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