User Guide

Let’s assume you want an ornaments font that uses several
tonal variations and filled-and-stroked objects in the same
character. No problem with Type 3 fonts; absolutely
impossible with Type 1 or with TrueType. The general rule
is: for plain text fonts, go Type 1 or TrueType; for
decorative or special-use fonts, experiment with Type 3.
The rewards of this flexible format may surprise you.
To generate Macintosh PostScript Type 3 fonts:
1. Choose “Generate Font Files” from the File menu.
2. Click on the Advanced button, and then select the
Macintosh option from the “Computer:” pop-up menu.
3. You have several choices in the Encoding pop-up, If
you feel adventurous, read the article about
encoding options later in this chapter. Ninety-five
percent of the time, you’ll want to use the
Macintosh encoding. There are only two encoding
vectors which make no sense for the Macintosh:
ISO Latin 1 and Windows.
4. In the Format pop-up menu, select “PostScript Type
3.”
5. The ID field is NOT necessary in PostScript Type 3
fonts. (Disregard it.)
6. For more information on the Absolute coordinates
and Compressed checkboxes, see the section below
titled “Other Type 3 formats.”
7. The Overwrite existing files checkbox is provided
as a means to prevent the accidental removal of
original files. If checked, Fontographer will replace
older files with the same names as those currently
being generated.
If unchecked, Fontographer will leave the older files alone,
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