Hi,
While Effects are not new in 0.43, they are turned on by default for the first time so I think a "screen shot" is appropriate for the release. I have prepared an svg drawing that contains samples of what I think are some of the most interesting effects. The drawings are taken from the Effects chapter of my book (shameless plug). png and svg files can be found at:
http://tavmjong.free.fr/INKSCAPE/DRAWINGS/Effects.png http://tavmjong.free.fr/INKSCAPE/DRAWINGS/Effects.svg
Blurb:
Inkscape supports the use of external programs or script (e.g. Python, Perl, and Ruby) to extend Inkscape's drawing capabilities. While available in the previous release of Inkscape, they are enabled by default (under the Effects menu) for the first time in 0.43.
The effects included with Inkscape are documented in the manual <a href="http://tavmjong.free.fr/INKSCAPE/MANUAL/index.php">A Guide to Inkscape</a> by Tavmjong Bah. Additional documentation and information on writing scripts can be found on the website of <a href="http://www.ekips.org/comp/inkscape/">Aaron Spike</a>, the author of many of the scripts.
Tav