User Guide

FontLab 4
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Some recommendations:
1. If you want FontLab to generate thin hints (horizontal serif hints, for
example), set the Min width parameter to a value less then the width of
the serif. Use the Meter tool to measure the width of the serif. Set Min.
width to a value that is greater than the serif width to prevent FontLab
from autohinting the serifs (the real width of the serif in the picture is
18 units):
Min. width = 20 Min. width = 10
2.
Decrease the Min. length value to generate more hints. Increase the
value to generate only the most important hints.
3. Increase the Max. width value if you are working on a black or heavy
font that has very thick stems.