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Re: how can I set exactly pixel?
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sylvain . bertrand |
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Re: how can I set exactly pixel? |
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Fri, 27 Dec 2019 17:46:07 +0000 |
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On Fri, Dec 27, 2019 at 12:58:22PM +0100, Werner LEMBERG wrote:
> For most outline fonts, it is not possible to get exact glyph
> dimensions in advance (exception: the font contains an `hdmx' table
> that holds horizontal, device-dependent information for selected pixel
> sizes). In other words, you have to render all (needed) glyphs to get
> their widths and heights, adjusting the scaling value as necessary in
> an iterative process until you are done.
>
> To avoid rendering again you should use a glyph image and metrics
> cache.
Hi,
sorry to pop in.
Then what is the story about monospace outline fonts?
(For instance, liberation/dejavu monospace otf/ttf outline fonts?)
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Sylvain