On Nov 20, 2007 7:13 PM, <J.B.C.Engelen@...2072...> wrote:
= Available effects =
Path along path
The Path along Path effect can curve a path along another path. When this effect is applied to a path, it can be bend along another path (called bend path). With the node edit tool, both the original path and the bend path can be changed on-canvas and the result is updated live. This provides a direct equivalent of "vector brushes" or "skeletal strokes" features in other vector editors.
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Pattern along path
The Pattern along Path effect can curve a path along another path. When this effect is applied to path A (called skeleton), another path B (called pattern) can then be passed as a parameter. The result is that path B is bent along path A. With the node edit tool, path A can be changed on-canvas and the result is updated live. This provides a direct equivalent of "vector brushes" or "skeletal strokes" features in other vector editors.
What exactly is the difference between these two? The descriptions actually make them sound like the same thing.
I think "Pattern along path" should be renamed, in any case. Inkscape already uses the word pattern for something completely unrelated. Consistent naming reduces user confusion, which is an important goal.
Kurt