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#ANI-PRO Font Editor

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#36743From: Jure SpilerMar 8, 1993 1:09 PM
Hello everybody, I am new to yhis forum, so this topic may have been discussed before. Here in Slovenia we use some special characters, CZS with 'caron' on top, so 7bit ASCII is of no use. Can anybody report how to modify ANI-PRO fonts. So far we have adapted ACAD .SHX fonts, LASERJET download fonts, VGA on-screen fonts etc. And Windows 3.1 support TrueType fonts with characters we need. Similiar problems have other Europeans (German, French, … ). I believe there is some font editor, or at least some information about font files structure that could help me. Any advice would help. Thanks, Jure
#36748From: David RhotenMar 8, 1993 2:03 PM
AniPro uses HP Laserjet compatible fonts, and version 1.3 adds the ability to use postscript fonts as well. Your best bet would be to address questions about the use of HP fonts to the Yost Group 76702,413. They wrote AniPro. Dave
#36846From: Nik Grant [adesk]Mar 9, 1993 1:34 PM
I believe you might find that AAPro 1.3 International version would do the trick for you. I don't think that it's shipping, so this does not immediately help, but I expect that AAPro 1.3 International will support 8 bit fonts. I could find out for you if you have a particular concern. If you have a particular character or 2 (or 3) that you would like me to see if AAPro 1.3 International can handle, describe it and I'll get the developers to try it! Best, Nik
#36764From: Paul LindMar 8, 1993 6:13 PM
Jure Spiler, The standard ANI PRO 1.3 fonts include full ASCII character sets conforming to English,Italian,Spanish,German, & French Extended ASCII codes. The standard 255 character ASCII is therefore directly supported. The postscript implementation in Ani Pro does not support extended ASCII sets only Standard ASCII code (i.e. – through character 126.). Since the program does not support extended ASCII in Postscript mode, the postscript fonts only contain characters through #126. I should know I designed all of the postscript fonts for the program by hand. If you're attempting to utilize extended characters in the Show'em POCO routine, then you have probably already discovered that that particular routine doesn't currently support extended sets. The fact that you've modified so many types of fonts leads me to believe that your characters aren't supported in standard extended ASCII. If you ever need specific font work done drop me a line. My company has been producing fonts for over 8 years and by employing a large number of typographers and calligraphers, we can custom produce type to meet any need. Over 30% of our sales are to clients outside of the U.S. We are currently in the process of bringing the ultimate font CD to market specifically for Autodesk Customers (The CD's are at a manufacturing house now). The CD contains over a thousand fonts in both Postscript and Bitmapped format specifically for Ani Pro and 3D Studio. The CD covers all of the standard font sets as well as a large number of unique ornate fonts specifically for 3D work. Not to mention a number of pre-beveled, one of a kind fonts for ornate beveling in Studio. If you have any specific questions leave e-mail and I'd be glad to address them. Paul
#36852From: sherwood egbertMar 9, 1993 3:03 PM
how much?,who do i send the check to?, and an address would be good. sherwood