How to multiply square on a nonlinear line?

[vreiunceai (Sergiu)]

How can I do 15 more squares at the same distance, on that line?

[ednisley]

@vreiunceai

15 more squares at the same distance, on that line

If the heart shape is (or can become) a path, then Copy Along Path can do that:

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[Marcus_Wakefield]

That’s what I thought but when I tried it on a quick test file I got some strange results. I’ve not used this feature before so maybe I’m doing something wrong. Hopefully the OP has more success.

[berainlb (PY)]

A lot of the nuances and gotchas for using this tool are discussed here. Worth review:

Copy along path bug

I’m making a small drawstring bag. I created a rectangle 100mm x 140mm. I then put a radius of 50mm on the bottom 2 corners making a cup or shield sort of shape (rounded bottom of the bag). Then I created a tool layer (T2) by using the Offset Shapes tool and shrinking by 4 to create my stitch line. Using the Edit Nodes tool, I deleted the top line leaving a “U” shape as my stitch line. I create a 1mm circle and positioned it (centered) on the top left corner of the stitch line. I then selected…

[Marcus_Wakefield]

Thanks for the link @berainlb. I remember reading that thread but it obviously didn’t sink in. Now I’ve moved the set the start point and positioned the rectangle over it it’s now acting as expected. Hopefully the OP will also find it useful.

[vreiunceai (Sergiu)]

took me a while but I get it