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using ttf font in X11

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Started by z_k July 09, 2007 02:02 AM

2 comments, last by let_bound 16 years, 12 months ago

z_k

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July 09, 2007 02:02 AM

How to use ttf font in X11 ?

let_bound

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July 09, 2007 02:21 AM

Is Freetype what you're after?

z_k

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July 09, 2007 02:49 AM

how can i use this font in XLoadQueryfont() in X11 program?

let_bound

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July 09, 2007 03:06 AM

Quote: Original post by z_k
how can i use this font in XLoadQueryfont() in X11 program?

X doesn't deal directly with TrueType fonts. You'll have to use Xft(3) to interface X with Freetype. I'm definitely not an expert on the subject though, so I won't be able to help you with it.