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Beginners' Questions Pattern along path
  1. #1
    Dissonance Dissonance @Dissonance
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    Hello! I'm making decals for a model rocket. I have a logo with the US flag and some text that I would like to have a slight downward bend so that it wraps around a nose cone. I am using the pattern along path effect. It doesn't behave as I expect it to. I've watched multiple tutorials. The file is attached. The curve is above the logo I want stretched. Would someone please help me?

    With some of the things I've tried, the text gets deformed, or I get weird shapes.

    Inkscape 1.1.2
    Windows 10

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    Bend
  2. #2
    Dissonance Dissonance @Dissonance

    I found some more information. I think everything needs to be in the same path, but a path can only have a single color. I got the text curved. Now, trying to figure out the flag.

  3. #3
    Polygon Polygon @Polygonβš–πŸŒΆ

    Some Path effects work with groups.

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  4. #4
    David248 David248 @David248

    You could try envelope deformation, which works with groups.

  5. #5
    Dissonance Dissonance @Dissonance

    Thank you! I used pattern along path for the text and perspective/envelope for the flat. I had to do different parts of the flag separately. It's not perfect, but looks fine at the scale.

    Inkscape is powerful and has a high learning curve. I have total respect for it.

    Logo Bend
  6. #6
    Dissonance Dissonance @Dissonance

    I don't have an account with this site. Is there anyway to subscribe to the thread so that I am notified of replies?

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    Polygon Polygon @Polygonβš–πŸŒΆ

    If you donβ€˜t have an account you wonβ€˜t be able to start threads nor can reply. Normally you should be emailed due the notification system, except you didnβ€˜t allow. Perhaps check your spam folder.

  8. #8
    Dissonance Dissonance @Dissonance
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    Thank you for the help, everyone. I got it to work. The text is curved with pattern along path. I was able to curve the flag with perspective/envelope.

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    Logo Bend