12.3 Simplifying
A very important operation on paths is simplifying. When you simplify a path (Path ▸ Simplify or 
), Inkscape attempts to redraw that path using fewer nodes, ironing out smaller details but preserving the large-scale features and the overall shape. If this description sounds a bit vague, it’s because the operation itself is not entirely deterministic; usually, it is difficult to accurately predict the result of simplifying before you actually try it. Even the reduction of the number of nodes is not guaranteed, although common.
Despite that, it is a very common operation and a true lifesaver for certain styles of artistic drawing. ...
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