Transforming square object into a wavy one

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HollyKnott
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Transforming square object into a wavy one

Postby HollyKnott » Fri Mar 02, 2018 5:26 am

Hello everyone,

In the image below, you'll see a quilt block that I drew in Inkscape. It's comprised of a series of square and rectangular shapes. I'd like to distort/transform it as shown by the outline on the right, to make it look like an actual quilt block made of fabric that is a bit wavy. I've tried several things to no avail, so any tips are welcome, if it's possible at all. Thanks very much!

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Moini
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Re: Transforming square object into a wavy one

Postby Moini » Fri Mar 02, 2018 9:01 am

You could try the 'bend' Path effect.
Make sure everything is a path in your object.
Then turn it, so it's not tilted.
Then group everything together.
Switch to node tool.
Then keep the group selected, and do Path > Path effects ... > + > Bend
Then click on the first icon after 'Bend path' which depicts the node tool.
Then bend the bend path.
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Re: Transforming square object into a wavy one

Postby HollyKnott » Fri Mar 02, 2018 9:13 am

Thanks for the suggestion, Moini. For some reason when I go through those steps, it only lets me narrow its width or widen it, keeping it square all the time. There's no bending or curving taking place. Hmm. I will keep investigating!
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Re: Transforming square object into a wavy one

Postby Moini » Fri Mar 02, 2018 9:53 am

Drag on the green line with the node tool.
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Re: Transforming square object into a wavy one

Postby Moini » Fri Mar 02, 2018 9:55 am

(updated step-by-step)
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Re: Transforming square object into a wavy one

Postby HollyKnott » Mon Mar 05, 2018 8:05 am

Hi again, Moini. Many thanks for your help! It seems a little buggy but I managed to get it to work. Thank you!!
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Re: Transforming square object into a wavy one

Postby Moini » Mon Mar 05, 2018 11:26 am

Yes, it's not perfect - but glad it works for you!
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