Constructing grids
Construct grid is a very simple LPE that creates a grid using a path's first three nodes to determine the grid parameters.
How to do it...
The following steps show how to construct grids:
1. Select the Ellipse tool (F5 or E) and create a narrow ellipse at the bottom of the page.
2. Open the Path Effect Editor by using Shift + Ctrl + 7 or by going to Path | Path Effect Editor....
3. Under Apply new effect, choose Construct grid and press the Add button. Notice the ellipse becomes invisible and the grid is created using the ellipse handles position as grid parameters.
4. Enter 3 in both the Size X and Size Y boxes to reduce the number of grid fields.
5. Change the grid width and height by dragging the ellipse width and height handles (still using the Ellipse tool).
6. Use the ellipse circle handles to skew the grid as you see fit.
See also
For more information, refer to Creating rulers in this chapter.
