sfnt
format used for TrueType GX fonts. For the most
part, font developers add new glyph effects, position effects, and
other support to a font by adding new tables.A familiarity with these operations is essential to using TrueEdit and understanding the rest of the manual.
The basics of using TrueEdit -- installation, starting up, choosing commands -- are the same as for any other Macintosh application. This section outlines some specific requirements and update information for TrueEdit 2.0.
Check the Release Notes for the latest information on system requirements and software updates.
To find out what version of TrueEdit you have, choose About
TrueEdit... from the Apple menu while TrueEdit is
running.
TrueEdit 2.0 requires the following minimal Macintosh configuration:
Although TrueEdit will operate
under these minimum requirements, more memory, a faster processor,
and a larger display are strongly recommended.
TrueEdit does not require QuickDraw GX to run. However, you
will need access to a system running QuickDraw GX to proof and test
your fonts.
The TrueEdit application itself is about 1,400K;
there are no auxiliary files. To install TrueEdit, just copy it to a
convenient folder. The total amount of disk space required depends on
the kind of fonts you are creating and the extent of your GX work, as
described in the section "Font size" in TrueType
GX Fundamentals.
The normal memory allocation for TrueEdit is 4096K. If you want to
work with large fonts, or multiple fonts at once, you should increase
the memory allocation.
TrueEdit is provided free of charge to developers creating fonts
for use with QuickDraw GX. There are no license fees or restrictions
on its use.
Right now, support and ongoing development for TrueEdit are limited.
TrueEdit is not finished or fully tested, and Apple can make no
guarantees on its operation or reliability. Also, future versions may
change or remove the features described in this manual.
For information on the latest version of TrueEdit and other Apple
font tools, contact Apple Developer Support at the address:
devsupport@applelink.apple.com