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Signlab not finding the same fonts on other computers
We have several computers of various year of manufacture.
All have signlab installed, one is a designer the others are either vinyl pro or print and cut versions.
Depending who does the designing, it can be done on one of 3 computers. The file is then opened and used on a further 4 more computers. When we use signlab fonts there’s no problem, but sometimes we will use a true type font, which might not be on another computer, so it flags up a request to choose another font..
We don’t like to weld all the fonts which solves the problem as we might need to change things later.
Is there a easy way to solve the problem? Or do I have to download all the fonts off each machine and then install all of them again?
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Yes that can be a pain like you we have a selection of computer s that do different things.
We created a directory of all the fonts from all the machine s . Then loaded that to the computer s that would need them all.
Have to update it now and again as you may add a font for one job here and there. -
Just copy the layer and weld it on the master file so you have the option to switch one on one off that way you have the ability to edit if you like or need but importantly the same file will work with all, just switch on or hide the layer you need that’s fits the machine setup etc
1 layer editable text
2 layer welded text non editable
Switch on or off as you need.Mike
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quote Chris Wool:Yes that can be a pain like you we have a selection of computer s that do different things.
We created a directory of all the fonts from all the machine s . Then loaded that to the computer s that would need them all.
Have to update it now and again as you may add a font for one job here and there.Ditto. Central font store and install on all the machines…fool proof.
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quote DavidRogers:quote Chris Wool:Yes that can be a pain like you we have a selection of computer s that do different things.
We created a directory of all the fonts from all the machine s . Then loaded that to the computer s that would need them all.
Have to update it now and again as you may add a font for one job here and there.Ditto. Central font store and install on all the machines…fool proof.
For the fools please 🙂 how do you create a central font store that you can move about and install on other machines 🙂
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quote John O’Sullivan:quote DavidRogers:quote Chris Wool:Yes that can be a pain like you we have a selection of computer s that do different things.
We created a directory of all the fonts from all the machine s . Then loaded that to the computer s that would need them all.
Have to update it now and again as you may add a font for one job here and there.Ditto. Central font store and install on all the machines…fool proof.
For the fools please 🙂 how do you create a central font store that you can move about and install on other machines 🙂
Search your pcs for TTF (windows true type) files and copy to a folder say you call Font Store. From that copy all the ttfs to every windows font directory / install fonts so they are all the same.
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don`t you have to install fonts to signlab in order for it to use them, I`ve downloaded fonts installed in the font folder of the computer but signlab still couldn`t see them.
Corel could, so I`ve typed out a few words and copied and pasted those words into SL in order to type using the font required.
But i agree downloading all the fonts from all comps, then uploading them again to all comps is probably the best way to go, unless cadlink can offer a suggestion…. RAYYYYYYYYY LOL
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quote Denise Goodfellow:don`t you have to install fonts to signlab in order for it to use them, I`ve downloaded fonts installed in the font folder of the computer but signlab still couldn`t see them.
Corel could, so I`ve typed out a few words and copied and pasted those words into SL in order to type using the font required.
But i agree downloading all the fonts from all comps, then uploading them again to all comps is probably the best way to go, unless cadlink can offer a suggestion…. RAYYYYYYYYY LOL
Oops, I assumed you knew about installing Signlab fonts. FILE / INSTALL / FONTS…then send it on a merry chase. TTF fonts MUST be pre-installed into Windows first so Signlab can find them.
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Its one of SL failings I think in that fonts installed on a computer and available to every other programme will not work in SL unless thay have been installed in SL as well so you effectively have to do it twice, that said in SL you can locate them all and install them all in one fell swoop and SL does support font formats other than the standard TT, PFB, OTT. My only concern is if you have thousands of fonts installed in SL does it have an impact on the system
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quote DavidRogers:quote Denise Goodfellow:don`t you have to install fonts to signlab in order for it to use them, I`ve downloaded fonts installed in the font folder of the computer but signlab still couldn`t see them.
Corel could, so I`ve typed out a few words and copied and pasted those words into SL in order to type using the font required.
But i agree downloading all the fonts from all comps, then uploading them again to all comps is probably the best way to go, unless cadlink can offer a suggestion…. RAYYYYYYYYY LOL
Oops, I assumed you knew about installing Signlab fonts. FILE / INSTALL / FONTS…then send it on a merry chase. TTF fonts MUST be pre-installed into Windows first so Signlab can find them.
Hi Dave
Yes I did know but forgot… doh 😳
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I struggle like mad sometimes when I want to install another font on my Signlab, OLD version of 4.95, but still doing all I ask after 20 years! except font installing..
Sometimes I can manage it, but reading the above posts maybe it’s having it as a Windows TTF that is important?? Yes?? or am I still talking utter nonsense and kidding myself I can do it??Dave (Titch)
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As said previously, having a single location where you copy all Windows fonts is probably the best way to go about this, any new fonts should be copied to that location, then all of you lucky enough to have Windows versions from Vista onwards, can just browse to that location, right click the file and click Install. Yes you then have to run the install Fonts, again in Signlab, but does it really happen that often 🙂 ……..
And Titch, yes the important thing for you is TTY, Your version will not support the newer Open Type Fonts, you need to have windows fonts in TTY format, and you will need to copy them into the Windows\Fonts folder to install, and then run the installer in Signlab.
You can always use Adobe type 1 fonts, these only need installing in Signlab, not windows.
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Thank You Ray,
it may still test me, but I shall be having to experiment with this again soon,
Titch
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