Re: [Inkscape-devel] LPE: bend path Vs. Patter along path

But no matter which effect you use, if you use the same shapes you'll get the

same result. The ONLY difference is in the procedure.

I have been using LPEs for a real project and you are right. I would say that : - if the skeleton is more important than the shape source itself, you first want to focus on the skeleton and then decorate it with your shape. Use "Pattern along path" (example : branch of a tree, tentacle ...)

-but if you consider that you want to deform your shape source with a rather simple bend path, use "Bend Path" (example : deforming a feather, a leaf...)

In my opinion, the two effects should exist, the result can be the same but the procedure and the way of thinking are not.

Steren