#True Type Fonts to dxf
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Hi All,
Does 3d studio support import of true type fonts and exporting them indfx
format?
Assuming yes, does it convert so the holes in eg 'e' and 'o' are still there if
I convert them into another format.
Thanks Andy,UK
Yes you can import .PFB fonts into the 2D Shaper.
The only way to subsequently export them to a non-3DS file format is if you
mesh them (by lofting them or Get Shape from the 3D Editor) and save the
resulting mesh as a DXF file.
And yes, the "holes" in your fonts are correctly preserved in the resulting
meshes.
– Phil
>> you can import .PFB fonts
Hav not got any in my Windows directory only *.fon
Can you help ?
Thanks Andy,UK
Unfortunately, no, although 3DS does support postscript fonts, there is no
support for truetype. I do all of my text work in Corel, and export as .AI
files into 3D Studio.
m.
>> Corel, and export as .AI files into 3D Studio
Hi Michael,
I have Corel 4 but cannot find anything on exporting to *.AI
Can you explain fully.
Thanks Andy,UK
Once you've gotten your fonts in place, select FILE – EXPORT. Choose the Adobe
Illustrator (.AI) option for file type and you're set. You'll be prompted for
the AI version (I always choose v3.0) and whether you'd like to export text as
text or shapes (always choose shapes). Done. Go into 3DS, and FILE – LOAD the
AI file in the shaper. You may have to then weld your vertices.
Important: In Corel, before exporting, make sure all of your objects and/or
text have no fill and just "hairline" outlines.
m.
NRN
I found a program that converts truetype to DXF. type 'go graphdev' to get to
the forum and then search for tt2obt (I forget the extension). You need to pay
the programmer (Markus Rahlff) to get the program to convert vowels though. My
only problem is that I havn't been able to import the converted DXF files into
the 2D shaper, only the 3D editor. Anyways, it might be something to look into.
—-Will
There is a very nice program caled "Font Monger" by ARES which will
convert True Type fonts so they will be useable by 3DS.
-Lee
>> Font Monger" by ARES
Is this available online? Any idea of the price? shareware?
Thanks Andy,UK
It's not shareware.
Micro Warehouse price is $89.95. published by Ares.
Micro Warehouse 800-367-7080
Ares Software Corporation
P.O. Box 4667
Foster City, Ca 94404
Windows 3.1 > required.
> Convert individual fonts or groups (batches) of fonts from one
format to another.
> Extend fonts by gaining access to characters within the fonts
that are not normally accessible. These are called "unencoded"
characters.
> Merge characters from several fonts into a single font.
> Alter characters by scaling, slanting or rotating them.
> Add fractions and composit characters such as accented
characters to your fonts.
> Edit character outlines to fine-tune existing characters or to
create new ones.
> Extend fonts by importing characters from graphics programs.
> Export characters for modification in graphics programs.
SOURCE FONTS:
True Type .TTF
PostScript Type 1 .PFB / .PFM / .AFM
Intellifonts .FL / .FF
Nimbus Q from Z Soft .FNT
CorelDraw .WFN
LaserMaster .LXO
Bitstream Fontware (converted to PostScript Type 3) .PSO
PostScript Type 1 from NeXT .NXT / .AFM
TrueType and PostScript Types 1 & 3 from Macintosh
OUTPUT FONTS:
TrueType
PC PostScript Type 1 for Non-Windows Apps.
Nimbus Q
PostScript Type 3
PostScript Type 1 for NeXT
TrueType and PostScript Types 1 & 3 for Macintosh
.FNT (used by 3DS) font files are Nimbus Q format.
.PFB (used by 3DS) font files are PC PostScript Type 1 format.
Other output extensions:
.FRF, .FRT, .TTF, .PFB, .PFM, .INF, .AFM, .PFA
I hope this is of some help to you and anyone else who happens to pick
up on this thread.
-Lee
Andy,
the DXF specification only supports Autodesk SHX font files and Adobe Type 1
PFB font files.
Dietmar
Speaking of DXF specs, I recently bought the AutoCAD Lexikon upon your
recommendation. However, I had the impression it was an English-to-German
AutoCAD dictionary. Although I'm going to keep the book, I think you need to
be more careful when describing it!
The book has both German and English entries, allowing you to determine the
definition of either term. However, *all the definitions are in German.* I
had the mistaken impression that at least half the book was going to be in
English. 🙂 In other words, that the front half of the book would've listed
all the terms in one language, with definitions in German, then the other half
would list the terms with definitions in English.
Sorry John,
the 'Lexicon' explains the words in german language, but it _translates_
them in both directions.
Dietmar