======================================== PXLgen (C) 1990,1991 by MicroPress Inc. ======================================== Summary. ------- PXLgen is fast font scaling program designed to generate fonts for use with generic TeX programs. PXLgen can generate either .PXL or .PK files. Fonts. ----- This version of PXLgen comes with three fonts, MVTT10, MVSSBX10, and MVCLOI. MVTT10 and MVSSBX10 are the MicroPress variants of the traditional CMTT10 and CMSSBX10 typefaces. These fonts contain more characters than their CM counterparts. In particular, they contain proper paragraph and section signs (\P and \S), all ASCII characters omitted from the CM fonts and european currency symbols. MVCLOI is a non-CM design, based on Cloister (or Old English). These three fonts together with the program can be freely distributed. Also available (but NOT freely distributed) are about 200 more fonts, including many traditional text and display typefaces, as well as many foreign and symbol fonts. Distribution. ------------ This version of PXLGen is thereby made available to TeX community for free distribution. The program itself, the included fonts and the output from these fonts can be freely copied. Usage. ----- You can run PXLGen either from command line or from the MAKEfont menu. MakeFONT includes on-line help, and we will not attempt to describe its easy-to-navigate menus. To run PXLgen from the command line, type C> PXLgen input_file [output_file] where the name of the input_file is MVTT10, MVSSBX10 or MVCLOI; the optional output_name refers to the name of the .PXL or .PK file you are creating. If output_name is missing, PXLgen uses the input_name. The names may include directories and/or drives. Example: Type C> PXLGEN MVTT10 to generate a 300-dpi font MVTT10.PK. Options: -Q suppress copyright note. -X generates PXL file -4 generates dword aligned PXL file -K generates PK file (default) -R#### defines resolution of the font. The default is 300 (10 points on a 300 dpi device) -A##.## defines aspect ratio of the font. The default is 1.0. 2.0 makes the font twice as high. -S##.## defines slant of the font. The default is 0.0. 1.0 makes font slanted 45 degrees right, -1.0 makes font slanted 45 degrees left. -C defines SmallCaps font -O defines Outline font -Wxx defines Shadow font, xx is NE, NW, SE or SW -F## defines Shaded font, ## is 1 through 23 for different shades. These options can be used in any combination. Notice that the usage of -A, -S, and/or -C changes the proportions of the font and requires usage of a different TFM file. Therefore, if you change one of these parameters, you MUST choose a new name for the font and generate a matching .TFM file. TFMGen ------ The TFMGen utility generates proper .TFM files. It's syntax is identical to the PXLgen's. TFMgen can also be accessed from the MakeFont menu. Limitations. ------------ This version of TFMGen will generate up to 2400 dpi fonts. (80 point on a 300 dpi device). Some of the fonts can be generated up to 120-140 points, depending on the complexity of the images and settings of Slant, Aspect Ratio and SmallCaps parameters. If you attempt to generate a font that is too large, PXLgen will report OVERFLOW and quit. Shipping list. ------------- The following files should be included on the distribution disk: README This file PXLGEN.EXE Font Scaler TFMGEN.EXE TFM adjustment utility MAKEFONT.EXE Shell for above MVSSBX10.IF3 Sans-Serif MVTT10.IF3 Teletype MVCLOI.IF3 Cloister TFM.LIB TFM's for above Registration. ------------- If you are using PXLgen we suggest you register your copy with MicroPress. This will enable you to obtain newest versions of the program as well as other fonts and programs available from us. Send all inquiries to: MicroPress Inc 6830 Harrow Street Forest Hills NY 11375 USA Voice 718 575 1816 Fax 718 575 8038