Using TTGem

TTGem translates Windows™ TrueType fonts into simplified, uncompressed GEM fonts.  It can convert any TrueType font, including those with Bold or Italic styles.

To Convert a TrueType font

1	Select the TrueType font you wish to convert by selecting the Source TrueType Font button.

2	Specify the name of the GEM font file that you wish to create by using the Destination GEM Font File button.

3	You can change your font or file selections if you wish.

4	Start the conversion by selecting the Convert button.

5	To terminate the program, double-click in the window close box, or select "Close" from the system menu.

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Important Notes


Important Notes

This Program can create GEM font files that have a size greater than 64K, which may be too large for some programs to handle correctly.  To reduce the size of the font file, you can use a font editor program to delete unused characters.  Note that Windows™ inserts a default "box" character in unused character positions.

The Gem Font Header information that is created is simplified with a number of fields left empty.  Because of this, some programs may not be able to use the created GEM font correctly.

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Selecting a Source TrueType Font

To select the TrueType font that you wish to convert:

1	Select the Source TrueType Font button by clicking on the button with the mouse or by typing ALT-S or S.

2	Select the desired font from the font list (only TrueType fonts are displayed).  A sample of the font is displayed in the dialog sample window (and in the main program window).

3	Select the desired font style from the Font Style list.

4	Select the desired point size from the Size list.

5	When you have selected the font and font characteristics that you want, select the OK button.


Selecting a Destination GEM Font File

To select the name of the GEM font file that will be created:

1	Select the Destination GEM Font File button by clicking on the button with the mouse or by typing ALT-D or D.

2	Use the Drives list to select the drive that will hold the file.

3	Use the Directories list to select the directory that will hold the file.

4	Use the File Name list window to select an existing file that you wish to overwrite or to type in the name of a new file.  GEM font files should have the extension ".gft".  If you do not type an extension, the extension ".gft" will be used.

5	When you have selected the desired name of the destination GEM font file, select the OK button.