goward@ogccse.ogc.edu (Philip Goward) (10/19/89)
I've been wondering how PostScript adapts to 16-bit fonts, such as Kanji. How are characters with codes > 255 accessed? Does the 'show' command take 2 character bytes at a time to form a single character? If so, what order do the bytes go in? first+256*second, or second+256*first? If not, is some sort of escape sequencing used? Nothing in the PostScript reference books seems to mention 16-bit fonts. Is there any documentation readily available? Philip Goward. goward@cse.ogc.edu
rsilverman@eagle.wesleyan.edu (10/20/89)
In article <5203@ogccse.ogc.edu>, goward@ogccse.ogc.edu (Philip Goward) writes: > I've been wondering how PostScript adapts to 16-bit fonts, such > as Kanji. How are characters with codes > 255 accessed? ... The standard definition of PostScript does not allow for more than 256 characters to be encoded at once (although there can be many more characters in a font, accessible by reencoding the font on the fly, or creating multiple fonts based on the same set of character definitions with different encoding vectors). I remember reading that sometime in the past few months, Adobe started marketing an extended version that could deal better with the requirements of non-Roman writing systems. Richard Silverman arpa: rsilverman@eagle.wesleyan.edu Systems Engineer bitnet: rsilverman@wesleyan.bitnet AM Computer Products CIS: [72727,453] Southington, CT 06489
mcgrant@walt.cc.utexas.edu (Michael Charles Grant) (10/23/89)
In article <5203@ogccse.ogc.edu> goward@ogccse.ogc.edu (Philip Goward) writes: >I've been wondering how PostScript adapts to 16-bit fonts, such >as Kanji. How are characters with codes > 255 accessed? Does the I'm an graduating senior in electrical engineering with five semesters of Japanese experience, and I am trying to find a personal computer with which I could perform word processing in BOTH Japanese and English. I've heard that the Macintosh can do such with 16-bit fonts, but I really don't know a THING about it at all. It would be excellent if it was just a matter of finding a single program and a few PostScript fonts. Sorry if I'm violating UseNet etiquette here, but this is my first message. Michael C. Grant (insert witty .signature here)
delahunt@adobe.COM (Jim DeLaHunt) (10/24/89)
In article <19965@ut-emx.UUCP> mcgrant@walt.cc.utexas.edu (Michael C. Grant) writes: >... I am trying to find a personal computer with which I >could perform word processing in BOTH Japanese and English. I've heard that >the Macintosh can do such with 16-bit fonts.... It would be excellent if it >was just a matter of finding a single program and a few PostScript fonts. This is not really a PostScript language question. The real questions are: 1) "Are there bilingual (English/Japanese) word processors?" I know of two on the Mac: ByWord and TurboWriter. You can get more information on them from your local Japanese software import shop, or from Qualitas Trading Co., 6907 Norfolk Rd., Berkeley, CA 94075; TEL +1-415-848-8080. There is also a wordprocessor on the IBM PC, but I think it is Japanese-only, not bilingual. 2) "What machines does that software run on?" The Mac. 3) "What extra systems software etc. do I need to run that software?" You need Mac's System Software v.6.0.2-J, otherwise known as KanjiTalk. You can get that from APDA. To find out about APDA, contact your local Mac user's group. 4) "Given that software & system, how can I print to PostScript devices?" KanjiTalk includes a LaserWriter driver, with which any Mac can print to PostScript devices. Those devices have the right fonts. This is not an endorsement of these software packages over others, or of the Mac over the PC for bilingual word-processing. I just happen to know that this combo works. > >Michael C. Grant >(insert witty .signature here) -- --Jim DeLaHunt +1-415-962-3790 delahunt@adobe.com (Internet) PS Technical Support ...!{sun,apple,decwrl}!adobe!delahunt (UUCP) | Adobe Sytems, Inc. | P.O. Box 7900 | Mountain View, CA 94039-9923 | USA | The above are my personal opinions, and do not necessarily reflect Adobe's.