Re: New, more powerful version of \shape!

[Kieren MacMillan]

Hi Janek,

> \shape is an awesome function, indispensable for creating
> publication-quality slurs.

Is there any way that Lilypond could create "publication-quality slurs" without 
\shape?  ;)

> After several days of work i'm proud to present:
> - ability to use input shorthands when specifying offsets with \shape,
> - a version of \shape using polar coordinates.

Nice!

> I'd like to hear your opinions.  Do you like it?  Should it be added
> to official LilyPond distribution?

(* 2 Yes)

> Would anyone want to sponsor further development?

Yes.
Especially if it includes my pet feature request: a reinstatement of the 
#'attachment positioning option(s) that got lost around v2.4.

Thanks!
Kieren.