User Guide

Making OpenType Fonts
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O p e n T y p e an d F o nt La b
Implementation of OpenType features in FontLab is based on the
technologies provided by Adobe – one of the two inventors and key
supporters of the format.
OpenType support may be separated into three stages:
1. Importing OpenType fonts and reading the features. In this stage
FontLab tries to convert binary representation of the features into
feature-definition file format.
2. Editing the features and previewing the results. FontLab provides a
feature editor that is integrated into the FontLab user interface and a
preview panel that can show how features work without actually
exporting and installing the font file.
3. Feature compilation and export. At this stage an Adobe library is used
to convert feature definitions into binary form and build the OpenType
font files.