For example, I want to create a point symbol with a red fill and a black 
outline.
method one error:
 if I create a symbol that is a big red circle (fill) with a stroke outline in 
black (just one symbol layer), I see the symbol in the symbol editor, but when 
applied through to the map update, the map shows only the red fill.

method two error:
if I use two symbol layers, one for red fill, one for black outline, it appears 
right in the symbol editor, but when applied through to the map update, the map 
shows only a big black circle. (filled) (should be red inside fill).