Quick question about side loaded fonts

VirgoGirl · 05-31-2014, 10:49 AM

Hi!

I successfully renamed my Arial and several other fonts to the Kobo Naming Structure <font name>-<font action>.ttf. However, when I tried it again this morning with other fonts, I couldn't get italic versions to show up.

These are the fonts that I couldn't get to work, I'm wondering if anyone else had any issues:

I opened each font file, checked the file name at the top of the window, changed it to that name-whatever it was supposed to do.ttf (.otf). I *did* change some of them to .ttf instead of .TTF.

DNSB · 05-31-2014, 10:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by VirgoGirl

Hi!

I successfully renamed my Arial and several other fonts to the Kobo Naming Structure <font name>-<font action>.ttf. However, when I tried it again this morning with other fonts, I couldn't get italic versions to show up.

These are the fonts that I couldn't get to work, I'm wondering if anyone else had any issues:

I opened each font file, checked the file name at the top of the window, changed it to that name-whatever it was supposed to do.ttf (.otf). I *did* change some of them to .ttf instead of .TTF.

I tried the Linux Biolinum G font and after renaming, copying and power cycling my Aura HD, the font showed up okay. Font version was reported as 1.1.0.

Regards,
David

meeera · 05-31-2014, 11:29 PM

Yes, it's the full power cycle that might be missing, VirgoGirl? Not just sleep/wake, but hold the power button till it fully turns off.

VirgoGirl · 06-01-2014, 08:41 AM

Hmm, nope I didn't power off. When I added the other fonts I hadn't powered off, but the rendered anyway. I'll give it another try, then power off. It's not that much of a loss if they don't work, as long as Arial works then I'm happy.

THANK YOU for the help!

VirgoGirl · 06-01-2014, 12:15 PM

Powering off and on worked like a charm, thank you!

I don't know why the previous time didn't need a reboot to work, but this time it apparently needed it.

Thanks again!!

meeera · 06-01-2014, 09:54 PM

If only everything were so easily fixed! Enjoy.

05-31-2014, 10:49 AM	#1
VirgoGirl "Why is it doing that?" Posts: 322 Karma: 725344 Join Date: Sep 2011 Device: Black Kobo Touch & Glo, responsible for 2 PaperWhites	Quick question about side loaded fonts Hi! I successfully renamed my Arial and several other fonts to the Kobo Naming Structure <font name>-<font action>.ttf. However, when I tried it again this morning with other fonts, I couldn't get italic versions to show up. These are the fonts that I couldn't get to work, I'm wondering if anyone else had any issues: I opened each font file, checked the file name at the top of the window, changed it to that name-whatever it was supposed to do.ttf (.otf). I did change some of them to .ttf instead of .TTF.

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05-31-2014, 11:29 PM	#3
meeera Grand Sorcerer Posts: 5,803 Karma: 68407974 Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Australia Device: Kobo Libra 2, iPadMini4, iPad4, MBP; support other Kobo/Kindles	Yes, it's the full power cycle that might be missing, VirgoGirl? Not just sleep/wake, but hold the power button till it fully turns off.

06-01-2014, 08:41 AM	#4
VirgoGirl "Why is it doing that?" Posts: 322 Karma: 725344 Join Date: Sep 2011 Device: Black Kobo Touch & Glo, responsible for 2 PaperWhites	Hmm, nope I didn't power off. When I added the other fonts I hadn't powered off, but the rendered anyway. I'll give it another try, then power off. It's not that much of a loss if they don't work, as long as Arial works then I'm happy. THANK YOU for the help!

06-01-2014, 12:15 PM	#5
VirgoGirl "Why is it doing that?" Posts: 322 Karma: 725344 Join Date: Sep 2011 Device: Black Kobo Touch & Glo, responsible for 2 PaperWhites	Powering off and on worked like a charm, thank you! I don't know why the previous time didn't need a reboot to work, but this time it apparently needed it. Thanks again!!

06-01-2014, 09:54 PM	#6
meeera Grand Sorcerer Posts: 5,803 Karma: 68407974 Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Australia Device: Kobo Libra 2, iPadMini4, iPad4, MBP; support other Kobo/Kindles	If only everything were so easily fixed! Enjoy.

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