jo0e+@andrew.cmu.edu (Jared M. Oberhaus) (04/13/91)
We're waiting for System 7.0 and TrueType (even though it is available now). We have many Adobe PostScript Type 1 fonts. I understand that there is a program called FontMonger that converts between Type 1, Type 3, TrueType, and Illustrator outlines, and Altsys's Metamorphasis has been upgraded to Metamorphasis Pro and supports TrueType, Type 1, Type 3, PICT outlines, and Freehand and Illustrator outlines. We are very interested in converting our investment in our Type 1 fonts into Apple's superior integration of fonts with TrueType. What we want to know is what kind of quality should we expect from this conversion? It is my feeling that Metamorphasis will probably give the best quality translation as they've been doing this for a while. And which of the two would be better? Also, once I've translated these outline fonts to TrueType, what happens when a font needs to be downloaded into a LaserWriter or a LinoType RIP? Does the Mac still need to download a genuine PostScript font or is there some trickery involved? That is, once converted, can I just trash all our PostScript fonts out of the System folder (they make a mess!)? Please send me personal email and I'll summarize the responses on the net. Thanks! Jared Oberhaus Carnegie Mellon University