: How to create a rounded/wave rectangle like this on Inkscape? I'm using inkscape and I am trying to create an structure like the one below, but all I manage to make is a disformed object.

@Lengel450

Just documenting the solution in the comments raised by DA01

Draw a path:



In the Stroke Style tab of the Fill and Stroke dialog set the stroke width to super thick (I set mine to 65.000)



Now if you want this as a shape (rather than a super thick line), just select the line, and go to Path > Stroke to Path:

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@Angela777

I think the best way is to use Pattern Along Path under menu Path -> Path Effect Editor.

In this way it's easier to edit. :)

Here's the steps:


Create a rectangle that looks like the one you want to deform
Convert it to Path (menu Path => Object to Path)
Copy it into the clipboard
Create a bezier curve of the deformation
Select the bezier curve and go to Path -> Path Effect Editor
Select Pattern Along Path and click Add
Click on the paste icon (Check the screenshot)

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@Heady304

To deform a rectangle we need to convert it to a path first.


Draw and select rectangle.
Choose Path > Object to Path.
Choose the Edit Path by Nodes tool (or F2)
Select the corner nodes of the rectangle's top line


Make the selected line a curve by pressing
Push/Pull the curve handle until happy
Repeat step 4. to 6. for the bottom line.


Add stroke color, fill color, effects


For more waves add nodes to a selected line

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