This is the unregistered version of Fonter 6.2. Fonter is a shareware program. You may try this copy of the program for a period not to exceed 30 days to determine whether or not it is suitable for your needs. After that time, if you continue to use the program, you must register your copy with the author. To register, use the OsoSoft Program Info command in the Help Menu to print the registration form. The Registration fee for this program is $20.
You can also register with a Visa or MasterCard by calling OsoSoft at (805) 528-1759 during normal West Coast business hours. Credit card orders incur a $4 shipping and handling fee for each order, regardless of how many programs are ordered. OsoSoft programs may also be registered on CompuServe in the SWREG forum. Registrations will be charged to your CompuServe account.
Registered users receive the very latest version of the program, a printed manual, automatic notification of major upgrades, and support. In addition, when you register, you'll always be entitled to upgrade to new registered versions at no charge on the OsoSoft BBS at (805) 528-3753. Registered users are entitled to unlimited free support by telephone, fax, on the OsoSoft BBS, and on Compuserve.
Unregistered users receive only a minimum of support, limited to some installation help, if necessary, and are not entitled to telephone support. If you call the OsoSoft voice number for support as an unregistered user, you will be asked to register at that time by credit card.
Users of this program, along with traditional shareware distributors may distribute copies of the shareware versions of this program, but only under the terms described in the VENDOR.DOC file included with this copy of the program. All commercial distributors MUST read that file and abide by the distribution rules contained in that file. Violations of the distribution license in VENDOR.DOC may result in prosecution under appropriate copyright laws of the United States and other countries.
Fonter and all related files, including this documentation are Copyright 1991,1994 by OsoSoft. All rights are reserved.
OsoSoft is a member of the Association of Shareware Professionals and the Software Publishers' Association.
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ASP OMBUDSMAN NOTICE
This program is produced by a member of the Association of Shareware Professionals (ASP). ASP wants to make sure that the shareware principle works for you. If you are unable to resolve a shareware-related problem with an ASP member by contacting that member directly, ASP may be able to help. The ASP Ombudsman can help you resolve a dispute or problem with an ASP member, but does not provide technical support for members' products. Please write to the ASP Ombudsman at 545 Grover Road, Muskegon, MI 49422-9427 USA FAX 619-788-2765 or send a CompuServe message via CompuServe mail to ASP Ombudsman 70007,3536.
INSTALLATION
The Shareware and Online Update versions of Fonter use a manual installation technique. The Full Registered Version includes an automated installation program. To install this program, take the following steps. If you need help with any of the file and directory procedures, consult your Windows or DOS Manual.
1. Copy all files from the distribution diskette or the ZIP file containing the program into a directory on your hard disk. OsoSoft recommends that you create a directory called FONTER for the files.
2. Now, copy all files with the extensions .DLL and .VBX from the FONTER directory into your WINDOWS\SYSTEM directory. If you're working from the DOS prompt while in the FONTER directory, the commands would be:
COPY *.DLL C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM
COPY *.VBX C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM
Naturally, you'd substitute your own drive and directory information if you installed Windows in a different directory.
NOTE: Once you have successfully copied all DLL and VBX files into the WINDOWS\SYSTEM directory, you may delete them from the Fonter home directory, if desired, to save disk space. Do not, however, delete any other files.
VBRUN300.DLL REQUIRED
The shareware and online update versions also require VBRUN300.DLL, which must be installed in the WINDOWS\SYSTEM directory. If you do not have a copy of that file, you may download it as VBRUN300.ZIP from the OsoSoft BBS at (805) 528- 3753, or obtain it from the source where you got your copy of the shareware version.
3. If Windows is not running, start it. Then, from the Program Manager, click once inside the program group where you want the Fonter icon. Then, select the New command from the Program Manager's File menu. Make certain the Program Item option is selected, then click OK or press <Enter>.
4. In the Description field of the resulting dialog box, type Fonter, then press <Tab>.
5. In the Command Line field, type C:\FONTER\FONTER.EXE, substituting other drive and directory information, if necessary. Press <Tab>.
6. In the Working Directory field, type C:\FONTER, or substitute other drive and path information, if necessary.
7. Press <Enter> or click OK to complete the installation. The Fonter icon will appear in the program group you selected earlier.
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
Fonter requires a 386S or better PC, Windows 3.1 operating in Enhanced Mode, and a minimum of 2 MB of memory. You'll also need 2 MB of disk space for installation and up to 6 MB of free disk space for TMP files if you use Print Manager. NOTE: For fastest results, turn Print Manager off in the Control Panel's Printer Setup application before starting Fonter. You'll also need a fully-supported Windows-compatible printer with a 100% correct printer driver and a valid video display with 640 X 480 resolution minimum.
SYSTEM LIMITATIONS
Fonter works only with TrueType and Adobe Type Manager scalable fonts. It is untested with other font scaling software.
Defective Fonts
Some TrueType and Adobe PostScript fonts have defects. This can cause Fonter or other Windows software to crash. For more information, see the Troubleshooting section at the end of this manual.
RUNNING FONTER
To start Fonter, double-click its icon in the Program Manager. The first time you run the program, it will create a list of your fonts and save the list in a file. This process can take a minute or two. You'll see a window telling you what's going on. If your font list changes, Fonter will automatically rebuild the font list.
Right-Click Help: Any time you want help with a command or other on-screen item in Fonter, right click on that item and look for the help line in the program's title bar.
USING FONTER WITH INSTALLED FONTS
Once Fonter starts, you'll see its main window. At the top left of the screen, you'll see the Font Sample window, which displays a sample of the first font in your font list.
At the lower right, you'll see a list of the fonts you have available for your printer, with a font count just below the list. You'll also see the font type listed above the list box.
NOTE: Fonter only displays the root font for TrueType fonts which have separate files for each font weight in this list. When you select a TrueType font for viewing, another list box will appear, showing you the weights for which you actually have an installed font file. If you select the Bold and Italic options, or one of the listed weights Windows will load the correct font file. Because of this, your font count may not agree with that in ATM or the TrueType control panel.
To the left of the Font List window are a number of option check boxes and other Fonter options. To see an alphanumeric sample of any font, click on the name of the desired font in the Font List window. Use the scroll bars on that window to view more font names. The sample contains a text paragraph, followed by a complete upper and lower case alphabet for the font. Scroll the Font Sample window to
