Hello,

I have the attached .svg file with a grid of squares of different colors. I would like to wrap the entire set of boxes around a circle. The file has a simplified example of the general idea, with layers of boxes wrapped around a circle, but I want the pattern of squares to match what I have (the file was originally exported from R, reflecting a dataset). I've tried using the pattern to path tool and the bend path tool, but both require the object I'm manipulating to be a single path. Trying to combine  the boxes into a single path gets rid of the color differences among the different squares. I'm curious whether what I'm trying to do is possible and, if so, whether there is a straightforward way to do it. I tend to use inkscape only for very simple things, so any insights would be appreciated.

Thanks so much.

The Path Effect „Bend“ can do because it allows to the use of grouped elements: 

https://inkscape.org/~Polygon/★rectangularpattern

Fantastic, thank you! I ended up using 'bend' with the 'link to path in clipboard' functionality and it worked amazingly well.

When you´re under the impression the result looks somehow "boxy" it´s because the circle is just made from 4 nodes; Converting with Path->Object to Path - then select every node and hit the "+" button to insert new nodes into selected segments will make a difference:

Oh, that's a good trick, thank you! I'd noticed a bit of boxiness but had decided to live with it, but it looks way better now.