And some actions, such as the Append operation, are not undoable. While there is extensive undo function in FontLab, it contains some perversely crude elements. More than once, I performed hours of work, only to have to go back to a previous version of the file because a problem I caused was not immediately apparent. One thing is clear: save frequently, and save multiple versions. The documentation provided with Studio is good, but it does not cover this issue, which I had to resolve through tech support. For example, I performed a simple append operation in a Multiple Master font that resulted in the insertion of extra points, thus ruining the outline. Unlike Fontographer, which is a comparatively simple program, Studio will occasionally give you an unpleasant surprise. Studio 5 even has a built-in Python editing window.
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Studio 5 also offers improved integration with the Python programming language that is built-in to Mac OS X, enabling infinite custom programming and scripting capabilities. This is an intriguing and original feature, but I would have been happier if Studio had offered deeper support for traditional foundry-style metrics fitting instead. The basic idea is that when you are editing a glyph, shape-related glyphs appear in the background, making it easier to keep related shapes in sync. A related new feature is called in-context editing. No font editor could ever do anything like this before. Essentially, it makes your 150 dpi screen look more like a 300 dpi or even 600 dpi screen. The anti-aliasing lets you view much smaller characters on screen than you ever could before, without visible pixel artifacts.
The new release also improves automatic generation of accented characters, a useful feature for those who work with Eastern European languages.īecause of its efficient anti-aliasing capabilities, you can use Studio’s novel multi-line Metrics window to show comparatively small lines of text on screen. Whereas in Fontographer, each weight is contained in a separate file with up to three separate windows, in Studio 5, a multiple-weight family can be a single file that you can view in a single window. One of Studio’s glories is improved Multiple Master support, which simplifies the production of large multi-weight families.