[Lib2geom-devel] Questions regarding possible use of this library in FontForge

[Fred B. <cop...@ki...>]

Greetings,

I write this letter in the hopes of integrating this project into FontForge.

We are looking into replacing our aging Expand Stroke feature which no one but 
the original developer seems to know how to fix. My proposal can be seen here: 
https://github.com/fontforge/fontforge/issues/3718#issuecomment-498510402

I compiled it and played around a bit with the `scribble` toy, cutting it down 
to just the path offsets, and have the following questions:

• How should I put ends (miter, arc, square, etc) on the expanded paths?
• How can I, from the two produced paths, get one closed path?
• What would be the best way to create a calligraphic stroke? 

• (Bonus, not really important) How do I dash the expanded stroke?

Looking forward to any reply. Integration would solve a lot of problems for 
us, and considering Inkscape we will likely be able to add many more features 
using this wonderful library.

I know I can just look at the Inkscape source code, and will probably resort 
to that if it becomes many weeks without a reply. But, your kind assistance is 
appreciated, and perhaps I could make a donation, from one mathematically 
challenged programmer :-)

Best,
Fred Brennan