Re: [PATCHES] Re: Harp Pedals?

[Francisco Vila]

> Why not use an ellipse that just fits _inside_ the rectangle?
>
> Because the object of the ellipse is to "circle" a rectangle.  The rectangle
> is a filled box, and the ellipse is supposed to enclose it.

Have you considered that an ellipse could not be optically optimal for
tiny sizes? Some tests with inkscape show me that an ellipse
(depending on the aspect ratio of the rectangle) could be a little too
'tall', but if the half-axes simply add a fixed amount in x and y to
the width and height of the rectangle, it would leave a more
controllable space in between (maybe it also would be faster to
calculate)

Also, an oval (ie a pseudo-ellipse made from concatenated circle
snippets) or even a rounded rectangle with large radius could be
easier to adjust to the rectangle. Just my 2c

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Francisco Vila. Badajoz (Spain)
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