Craig R. wrote: > I've been able to install fonts packaged with .pfm font metrics OK > under > XP. I haven't needed any that I only have in .pfb/.afm or .pfa/.afm > format yet, but I understand it's possible to convert .afm format > metrics to .pfm format, so that could be one possible approach.
Back in pre-XP/W2K days, Adobe Type Manager could create a .pfm file if you had a .pfb and .afm. W2K and XP support Type 1 natively and ATM is no longer needed. It's still available, however, and can be downloaded for free here: ftp://ftp.adobe.com/pub/adobe/atm/win/4.x/ Note that I am assuming from the 2002 date of the file that this is the version that can be used with XP. I can't find any specific documentation on Adobe's Web site. I don't know if ATM plays nice with XP--I think it does because I know it's needed if you want to use Multiple Master fonts under XP. There is most likely a Readme in the expanded archive and I strongly suggest that anyone thinking of installing ATM check the Readme first. --Judy Miner Registered Linux User #397786
