Posted by ClaudeQC on Sep 15, 2011; 4:41pm
URL: https://forum.librecad.org/LibreCAD-lff-fonts-continued-tp4807481.html


On 15/09/2011 11:39, Rallaz wrote:

>
> 2011/9/15 Claude Sylvain<csylvain@electro-technica.com>:
>>
>> Hello Rallaz,
>>
>> - After taking a look at your ".lff" fonts, I think I will begin
>>   to test the "romans2.lff" font, since this font looks like
>>   the "ic-simplex.shx" font of IntelliCAD.
>>   The only noticeable difference is that "romans2.lff" is little bit
>>   smaller than "ic-simplex.shx".
>>
>> - Maybe we can create a modified version of that font
>>   ("romans2.lff") by doing the following modifications:
>>
>>         - Create the new font using "romans2.lff", and name
>>           it as "simplex.lff"
>>
> No problem  (or "simplex-1.lff")
>

- So, Ok for "simplex-1.lff".


>
>>         - Find a way to scale up "simplex.lff" such a way that
>>           its dimension is the same as "ic-simplex.shx"
>>           (found in IntelliCAD).
>>
> for now I will apply a temporary change to the code of the exporter to
> apply a scale all the coordinates and see what happens
>

- I just tested "romans2-scaled.lff, and its scale is just perfect!
  i.e.: Have the same size has IntelliCAD "ic-simplex.shx".

- Good job Rallaz.

- I updated the "simplex-1.lff" I created with this font.


>
>>         - Add characters that include accent.
>>
> This is simple reusing letters definition
>

- Good.

- Will you take care of that modification or do you
  prefer that I do it ?


>
>> - Also, this font is not copyrighted by Andrew Mustun, but by
>>   Adam Radlowski.
>
>    Adam Radlowski have only the last 14 chars (polish) "latin extended
> A" from 0104 to 00f3
> these chars are letters in public domain + accent or similar.
> tip: if you use KDE kcharselect is very useful.
>

- So, they will not have copyright problem with that font.
  Good.


>
> I think I sent you some files that are poorly converted.
> if you open romans2.cxf with master and then "select all" show:
> selected entities: 228 (114 blocks&  114 texts)
> the romans2.cxf I sent have another quantity, resend you this file.
>

Ok.


>
>> - Remark:  If you prefer that I send you emails using
>> LibreCAD forum, let me know.
>
> is fine as well
>

- Ok.  Will use LibreCAD mailing list / Forum.


- Attached, the "simplex-1.lff" font.


Claude


simplex-1.lff.zip