If something goes horribly wrong there is a forum: Robofont has numerous modifier keys that make advanced outline drawing and editing possible. Those I have found handy to check back with every now and then. With different modifier keys the transform box allows different actions. There are also a number of videos on the Vimeo website, demonstrating single steps in the workflow: The Robofont website has a pretty easy to understand and quite complete online manual. Some things just need to be watched or read once to clear things up. James Edmondson has a Tumbler where he keeps track of the coolest Robofont Extensions: Library / Application Support / Robofont / Scripts This will give you access your Library folder: In the Finder hold down the option-key (alt) while selecting the Go menu from the menu bar. You can download it here:Īfter you finished downloading place the document (Appl圜haracterset.py) in the directory outlined below. I recommend that you select Mechanic from the Extensions menu and use it to install the following extensions:Īdditionally I am using one custom made Python script, graciously made available to us by Frederik Berlaen. Once it is installed this wonderful thing will automatically access the Github website, track down all other Robofont extensions and make their installation process super simple. First and foremost is the Mechanic extension by Jack Jennings: Then there are a number of extensions and plug-ins that I highly recommend. This and much more is described in the online documentation on the Robofont website. After making any changes to the preferences don't forget to hit the 'Apply' button on the top right of the Preferences window. You can import the preferences file by clicking the little gear button at the bottom left in your preferences window (command-comma). Robofont is giving the user an unprecedented amount of options to personalize the user experience. I think this is a good starting point but please change whatever you feel makes best sense for you. Preferences Here are my own preferences this is how I like to work. This should complete the activation of your copy of Robofont. drag and drop the unzipped license document onto the Robofont License window.

in Robofont select from the menu bar the menu called Robofont.unzip the license file and keep it handy.If you decide to purchase a license or if I supply you with an academic (extended trial) license during class here is how you activate Robofont: A free 30 day evaluation copy can be found here: The first step would be to download the application and copy it into your application folder.

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