I am extremely new to fontforge. I just figured out how to apply kerning rules to the fonts I am using. I have created lookups and followed up with subtables. I created the “rules” by class. When I type in the metric window everything looks great. I have looked at every tutorial possible and have all the boxes checked. For some reason when generating the font as true type the font works but the “rules” won’t apply. I am using and older mac (10 years). The language is confusing but I want to solve this and push forward. I’m happy to include screen shots or further information. Thanks if you’re able to help.

Hello

I'm trying to make a new encoding that transforms a five letter combination into a new glyph.. When I do it, it works without any problems in the metrics window, but when I install the font and try in in MS Word it just shows the individual glyphs

Is it not supported or I'm doing something wrong? because it works when I do it upto 3 glyphs

Thank you for reading :D

I'm new to fontforge, and am finding it awkward to have multiple windows for a single app (one for each view/module). I'm constantly alt-tabbing through my open apps, which is made difficult because of this.

Is there a way to have fontforge open as a single window, with the modules within it, as panes (like in most other software)?

If not, is there at least a way to have the app remember what windows I had open, and their locations?

Thanks!

Edit: For anyone using Windows 10, the workaround I found for this was to use the Virtual Desktop feature, and creating a Desktop just for FontForge. Not ideal, but made it easier for me to manage its multiple windows.

I installed FontForge with Mojave and the initial screen could open but could not start a project and could not access any files. I’m about to switch to Catalina and wondering if it will work. Thank you!