Hi all! First post from a relatively new user, so apologies for any oversights. Happy to add any relevant info.
I am wondering if there is a way to fill a shape or object in a way that would create a "gradient" or interpolation between two or more patterns (not sure if that is the correct term). I have attached an example of what I am trying to do that I drew by hand: basically, filling a shape with lines in such a way that the lines gradually transition between solid lines, dashes, and dots.
I have read through the tutorials and searched online for instructions on how to do this, but have not yet found any matches. I know about the interpolation extension, but I don't believe that works for fills? I also read about masks to create a gradient between a pattern and solid color. I don't think this can do what I'm trying to (although I could be wrong).
Background info: I'm on Windows 11, using Inkscape version 1.3.2 (which I believe was updated from a previous version, which I obtained from the Inkscape website).
[Edit > Clone > Create Tiled Clones...] to create the blue and red paths. [Extensions > Generate from Path > Interpolate Between Paths] to create the gradient. Clones to repeat the gradient. [Edit > Object > Clip > Set Clip] to simulate a fill pattern.
I'm not happy with this. Maybe it achieves the visual goal but it's clunky.
You can create multiple copies of object with different fill patterns and then use mask (based on gradient) to blend between the versions with different patterns.
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Hi all! First post from a relatively new user, so apologies for any oversights. Happy to add any relevant info.
I am wondering if there is a way to fill a shape or object in a way that would create a "gradient" or interpolation between two or more patterns (not sure if that is the correct term). I have attached an example of what I am trying to do that I drew by hand: basically, filling a shape with lines in such a way that the lines gradually transition between solid lines, dashes, and dots.
I have read through the tutorials and searched online for instructions on how to do this, but have not yet found any matches. I know about the interpolation extension, but I don't believe that works for fills? I also read about masks to create a gradient between a pattern and solid color. I don't think this can do what I'm trying to (although I could be wrong).
Background info: I'm on Windows 11, using Inkscape version 1.3.2 (which I believe was updated from a previous version, which I obtained from the Inkscape website).
Here's my attempt.
[Edit > Clone > Create Tiled Clones...] to create the blue and red paths.
[Extensions > Generate from Path > Interpolate Between Paths] to create the gradient.
Clones to repeat the gradient.
[Edit > Object > Clip > Set Clip] to simulate a fill pattern.
I'm not happy with this. Maybe it achieves the visual goal but it's clunky.
You can create multiple copies of object with different fill patterns and then use mask (based on gradient) to blend between the versions with different patterns.
Thanks for the suggestions, Paddy_CAD and karliss. I will give them both a try tomorrow.