Filling vector paths partially in Inkscape

Question

I am trying to understand how to approach a problem where I have a vector path that I only want to fill only a part of the path of.

For example, here is an unclosed inkscape path that I want to fill the "D" section of.

The shape is not closed, so filling it causes this:

if I move the point slightly.

Is there a way to avoid this kind of issue?

Answer 1

You can use the paint bucket tool. It will create a new closed path congruent with the D shape.

You can group the original path and the paint path, so the move around together.