Sort your font suitcases and printer fonts into 'Sets', like Extensions Manager!
Fonts Managerｪ is similar to the System 7.5.x Extensions Manager, but it is more like a Desk Accessory. It allows the enabling and disabling of font suitcases and printer fonts in 'Sets'. It supports export of 'Sets', import of saved 'Sets', Balloon Help, and a Help Topics system. It works on ALL Macs with System 7.1 or later, including 7.5.3, without modifying the NORMAL startup and operation of your computer. Thousands worldwide running all kinds of Macs have switched to Fonts Manager to get 'Up & Running'.
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Shareware fee is $10 for Fonts Manager (FREE to registered users of ALL earlier versions). $More for the Mac OS 8 version when available (save time/hassle - pay now). Site licenses available at SUBSTANTIALLY REDUCED PRICES. Inquire within...
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･ You may keep Fonts Managerｪ stored anywhere you like - I prefer the Apple Menu. To do this, open your System Folder, and drop Fonts Managerｪ into your Apple Menu Items folder.
･ For localized (non-US) System Software versions, to make command-key combinations work properly, select the 'US' keyboard layout from the layout (flag) menu just to the right of the Apple Guide menu.
･ If for some reason Fonts Managerｪ fails, and you must restart (this can happen with any application you know), the Fonts folder inside the System Folder may be empty. DO NOT panic. This is OK. Inside the System Folder you'll see two new folders: 'Fonts (Printer Fonts)' and 'Fonts (Suitcases)'. All of your Fonts will be there, so move them back to the Fonts folder to reinstall them.
･ If you have a large number of fonts, you may wish to increase the memory allocation above 1024k. To do this, Get Info on a FRESH copy of Fonts Managerｪ, and change the Preferred Size. I would suggest starting with as much as 8192k, and working your way down, depending on the amount of unused RAM you have to work with.
･ It's a good idea to quit all applications before running Fonts Managerｪ, so you'll have all of your memory available.
･ If your fonts are not showing up in Fonts Managerｪ, the fonts may be damaged. I highly recommend using a product like Font Boxｪ to check for damage, or simply reinstall a fresh copy of the font. To remove fonts, you must first drag the Fonts folder OUT of the System Folder. Then, you may trash specific fonts at will.
･ Another reason fonts may not show is if you've got screen fonts NOT INSIDE suitcases in your Fonts folder. To fix this, make new suitcases for these 'loose' fonts.
･ Please feel free to contact me for support via e-mail, or by phone. I would be happy to help you with your Mac.
･ If you've had problems with another font management utility (or it is still installed), you may need to do a 'clean install' of your System Software, due to damage the utility might have caused. This works 100% of the time.
Clean Install For System 7.1 thru 7.5.3:
1 - Startup with Disk Tools (or your System CD).
2 - Run Disk First Aid, and repair the hard drive. Quit Disk First Aid.
3 - Run Apple HD SC Setup (or Drive Setup), and update the driver. Quit.
4 - Open your hard drive, and rename your System Folder to 'Storage' (exact spelling not crucial).
5 - Open the Storage folder, and drag two files to the Trash. System and Finder. Empty the Trash.
6 - Close all windows. If you have no System CD, restart with 'Install Me First' (or first System disk).
- If you have a System CD, restart again, letting the computer automatically startup with the System CD.
7 - Install your System Software with 'Easy Install'. Restart normally.
- If you have EITHER System 7.1, and need to reinstall System Update 3.0 from floppy disk OR System 7.5 (any version), and need to reinstall System 7.5 Update 2.0 from floppy disk, THEN restart again w/Extensions OFF (holding shift key at startup), and install the update. Restart normally.
- If you need to reinstall System 7.5 Update 2.0 from CD, restart again holding down the SPACE BAR until you see the Extensions Manager window open. From the 'Sets' menu, select 'All Off', then put a check mark next to Apple CD-ROM. Close the window, letting the computer continue starting up. When startup is complete, pull down the Apple Menu to Control Panels. Open Extensions Manager, and from the 'Sets' menu, select 'All On'. DO NOT restart. Immediately insert the update CD and install the update. Restart normally.
8 - After the installation(s), you'll need to reinstall your applications, as well as your fonts. But try Fonts Managerｪ first, before you do this (after all, this is why you're here).
- To reinstall your fonts, simply drop each font onto the CLOSED System Folder icon on the hard drive. You'll get the standard message about Font installation. Click OK to proceed. If you do NOT get the message, it's a good chance you're trying to install a damaged font.
- To reinstall your applications (or any software that has an 'installer'), do the following:
Floppy disk installations:
1) Restart w/Extensions OFF (holding shift key at startup).
2) Insert the first floppy disk in the installation package, and run the installer.
3) If the application does not prompt you to, restart normally (VERY IMPORTANT).
CD installations:
1) Restart, holding down the SPACE BAR until you see the Extensions Manager window open. From the 'Sets' menu, select 'All Off', then put a check mark next to Apple CD-ROM. Close the window, letting the computer continue starting up. When startup is complete, pull down the Apple Menu to Control Panels. Open Extensions Manager, and from the 'Sets' menu, select 'All On'.
2) Insert the CD, and run the installer.
3) If the application does not prompt you to, restart normally (VERY IMPORTANT).
- fixed a minor bug in the Open 'Sets' (import) routine
3.6
- Save 'Sets' for export purposes (great for site-license standardization of sets, or to upgrade beyond version 3.6 without losing time invested in creating sets -> Apologies for not bringing this back sooner!)
- Open 'Sets' from previous export (this is the companion to the Save function)
- command-period disabled for quit (only command-Q or Quit from the file menu works)
- cleaned up quite a bit of internal code for speed
3.5.2
- NEW progress bars (no more guessing what's happening)
- faster launch
- ignores extra folders in Fonts folder, instead of just hanging or crashing (although the Fonts folder should seldom have folders inside it, I've now allowed for that, just in case you've got a specific requirement, like with some Japanese fonts, or in case that's part of your font management strategy)
3.5.1
- fixed two minor bugs when saving sets
3.5
- no installation necessary (just double-click!)
- much smoother International localized version
- removed the need for ･･FM SmartFont
- removed the need for 'Preferences' workaround
3.12
- added QuickStart Tutorial to Help Topics
- added Usage Tips (below)
- removed the 'ghost' space from the three Registration fields
3.11
- International Version for localized System Software
- added use of ･･FM SmartFont
3.10
- much cheaper than before (you asked for it)
- better discount structure for multiple users
- corporate ShareWare Notice (you asked for it)
3.1
- much faster than before
- almost complete facelift, with better progress notes
- manages suitcases AND printer fonts more better
- Balloon Help has been beefed up and basted...
3.0
- only 10 Sets per copy (much faster)
- BOTH suitcases and printer fonts are managed
- changed folder layout inside System Folder
2.1
- Adobe Type Manager (ATMｪ) 3.8.3 font substitution is preserved (if you wish)
- Command-W closes windows that have a close box
- Keep all your old suitcase 'Sets' when you upgrade!
- Rename 'Sets' upon first Save
- Custom Set is saved 'as is' (you actually have a total of 21 Sets)
- Accepts (and converts) authentication codes from all registered versions
2.0.2
- Fixed a bug when saving with 'Custom' selected as the 'Set'
- Old Authentication codes are automatically converted to new codes (if you've registered).
- Main window has title bar, can be moved around, and will remember its position.
- Major price cuts in site licenses.
2.0.1
- change to Help file only
2.0 FINAL
- no longer requires AppleScript
- still requires a restart
- Help Topics
1.5.9sp
- Command-Q now quits the application, as does closing the Fonts Manager window.
- Also, a preview of Fonts Manager 2.0 is included.
