Android and Font Names

[Klaus major-k]

Hi Matthias,

> Am 25.07.2025 um 11:39 schrieb Matthias Rebbe via use-livecode <use-livecode at lists.runrev.com>:
> 
> There are tools available, which allow to view and change the properties of a font. With such a tool, you could read out the postscript.

I see, thanks, but was hoping to be able to do this with LC somehow.

> If you like, you can send me the font file and check it for you.

Great, thank you very much, will do! :-)

> Matthias
> Von meinem iPhone gesendet
> 
>> Am 25.07.2025 um 11:32 schrieb Klaus major-k via use-livecode <use-livecode at lists.runrev.com>:
>> 
>> No brilliant ideas?
>> 
>>> Am 23.07.2025 um 16:35 schrieb Klaus major-k via use-livecode <use-livecode at lists.runrev.com>:
>>> 
>>> Hi friends,
>>> 
>>> I have a custom TTF font that I will include in my mobile app.
>>> Now read this warning in the LC lesson:
>>> -----------------------------------------
>>> Android and Font Names
>>> 
>>> There is a currently an issue where only the PostScript name of a font  works on Android.
>>> Controls where the font has been set in the Property Inspector might need to have their font
>>> set to the PostScript name in code for the font to show as expected on Android.
>>> -----------------------------------------
>>> Now how can I find out the "PostScript name" of that font for the Android version of my app?
>>> Thanks for any hint!

Best

Klaus

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