Is there a way to specify that each iteration of the pattern along the path is reduced by a fixed amount? Say you want to reduce the pattern size by 10% each time, the first is full size the second is 90% of the pattern, the second 80%, the third 70% etc..
You can also use the Interpolate extension ... where one object is at "full" size and the other object is at a different, smaller, percentage size. Then, based upon the spacing between them and the number of steps you specify, your end result would be a series of different sized objects ... that can be ungrouped and moved.
He wants the "shrinking" objects as a pattern along path. If he follows your instructions he needs to measure the path length and make a pattern of the same length.
I know he asked for pattern along path and I understand what you are saying.
I offered my alternative ideas which will probably work for hia request. Not every request is worded exactly as the intended goal. It is good to have alternative ideas to get to one's goal.
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Is there a way to specify that each iteration of the pattern along the path is reduced by a fixed amount? Say you want to reduce the pattern size by 10% each time, the first is full size the second is 90% of the pattern, the second 80%, the third 70% etc..
You can use tiled clones, the Scale tab, specifing a 10 percent reduction.
https://www.chrishilbig.com/inkscape-experiments-scale-create-tiled-clones-window/
You can also use the Interpolate extension ... where one object is at "full" size and the other object is at a different, smaller, percentage size. Then, based upon the spacing between them and the number of steps you specify, your end result would be a series of different sized objects ... that can be ungrouped and moved.
https://inkscape.org/doc/tutorials/interpolate/tutorial-interpolate.html
And this video may be helpful.
https://youtu.be/eigHcF_KLKE
He wants the "shrinking" objects as a pattern along path. If he follows your instructions he needs to measure the path length and make a pattern of the same length.
I know he asked for pattern along path and I understand what you are saying.
I offered my alternative ideas which will probably work for hia request. Not every request is worded exactly as the intended goal. It is good to have alternative ideas to get to one's goal.
Thanks every one, just what I needed
I might go this way:
Tyler thanks for the reply I will give this a go.