: How to fill shape with multiple recursive insets in Inkscape Basically I want this: But done automatically in Inkscape. I imagine parameters like how much space between insets etc. Or More complicated

@Cofer715

Try playing with Extensions -> Generate from path -> Interpolate


Create the star
Create the small pentagon and center it within the star
Select them both
Use the Interpolate to generate the interlaying paths


You may also convert the star to path and modify it before, like making the inner corners rounded etc. Interpolate works with any path.

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@Moriarity648

I would venture to guess the Blend tool would be your best bet? If you double click it you will get a pop up like such:



You have a few different options to adjust for your liking, to include how many steps (stars in your case) you would like to generate.

In order to use it (after you set you parameters in the above image. Create two shapes: In your case. A pentagon inside a star.



Then click on the Blend tool. Click your first shape (it should select it) then click your second shape. You should see the shape generate according to your settings.



It's not exactly perfect but might put you on the right track. Also keep in mind, this is a very basic exaple. The Blend tool can be very powerful in other applications as well. One last thing, after you blend the objects/shapes you can still manipulate them and the blend will still be in effect after your adjust a point for example.

Here is Adobe's markup on it.

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