#3DS Fonts?
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Hello,
I'm using 3D Studio 2.01 and I have numerous Windows True-Type Fonts I want to
use with 3DStudio to render text. Is there anyway to convert these TTF files
so 3D Studio can understand them as font files which work with Release 2?
Replies are appreciated, thanks in advance.
Geoff M. Keighley
I do not know of any translator which will allow you to use TTF fonts in 3DS.
However I have found myself using Corel Draw to convert the particular string
of text into curves, breaking it apart and then finally DXFing out. Seems like
a lengthy process but it does work. There are a few draw backs to this
technique. 1) Text is no longer editable in 3DS so make sure you get it right
before DXFing out. 2)DXF files can become consideralbly large depending on the
TTF chosen. 3) You need Corel Draw or some other package which will allow you
to convert text into curves.
I hope this helps you out…if you do find a easier way of using TTF in 3DS let
me know.
pHred
pHred,
Thanks for the tip, I will try that with CorelDraw 5, thanks!
-GMK-