Jump to content

identifying the long-lost graphic font in an fp7 file


ESpringer

This topic is 3501 days old. Please don't post here. Open a new topic instead.

Recommended Posts

Dear lovely experts,

 

Sigh. Several years ago I volunteered to help an artist friend by setting up a graphically complex database which made central use of a specific dingbat font (for musical symbols). Long story*** but...

 

Now, on a much newer computer without the font, faced with a request to re-generate the printout, I don't even see how I can find out what the font name WAS, since FM only shows me the substituted-in font when I [convert and] open the file. (And, to be clear, there's no way of even approximating the desired output with a different font.)

 

Somewhere in the file itself must be the name or other ID string for the font actually specified by my layout, yes?... Any tips?

 

[***Kicking self for not punting out a pdf file way back when and creating an archive folder with all related files including fonts...***]

 

Many many thanks in advance...

 

-Elise

Link to comment
Share on other sites

I have thousands of fonts, and I had never heard of this one.

I did a google search though for dingbat Font WAS got a hit.

 

HTH

 

BTW,  It is not a good idea to use obscure fonts, especially in FileMaker. Fonts even from the well know foundries such as Adobe, will sometimes mess you up.

Link to comment
Share on other sites

This topic is 3501 days old. Please don't post here. Open a new topic instead.

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now
×
×
  • Create New...

Important Information

By using this site, you agree to our Terms of Use.