problem with font installation?

[Sofi]

I have tried to install this font "F_KOODAK.TTF" which I had never problem with and it worked fine with older version of AM.
But now I am using the AM versin that support Win.7.

I am adding the follwoing script under Aftar seciton called [Files] on myprojeckt.iss file. No error message with building setup file but when i install my SW setup file it can not install the font. What can be the problem??

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Source: "c:\windows\fonts\F_KOODAK.TTF"; DestDir: "{fonts}"; FontInstall: "F_koodak"; CopyMode: onlyifdoesntexist; Flags: uninsneveruninstall

[Mystery]

I don't know, but I would think that it *could* be an issue with write protection (on Vista and Windows 7), or that it's because that font is - as far as I've seen from my searches on Google - a Persian font.
As I said, just some guesses.

So, what OS did you test it with?
And did you also test another Latin based font?

[Sofi]

Yes, it is a persian font and it worked before. When I install the font manuelly it works fine. I am using WinVista. Is my script corrct?

BR
Sofi

[Mystery]

Yes, according to GM-Support's tutorial it's correct:
http://www.adventuremaker.com/phpBB2/vi ... php?t=1321

I'm still thinking that it may be a write protection or user permission issue on Vista.
Could you try to run the compiled .exe which installs the game as admin? (right click on .exe file, and choose "run as admin") to see if it makes a difference?

[Sofi]

Hi,

I have run the compiled .exe which installs the game as admin, it does not
helped me.

//sofi

[Mystery]

Hi Sofi,

At the moment I have no ideas. I have never installed fonts with AM.
However, I'm going to do some testing myself over the weekend as I have also Vista. I'll let you know what I can figure out

[juhuwoorps]

I also have never tried to install a font with AM but in your code

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Source: "c:\windows\fonts\F_KOODAK.TTF"; DestDir: "{fonts}"; FontInstall: "F_koodak"; CopyMode: onlyifdoesntexist; Flags: uninsneveruninstall

you are using different notations for your font.
In the source you have only capital letters, but at fontinstall you have just small letters.
Dont know if this helps you.This is just what I have seen

Greetings juhu

[Mystery]

you are using different notations for your font.
In the source you have only capital letters, but at fontinstall you have just small letters.
Dont know if this helps you.This is just what I have seen

Greetings juhu

If you take a look at GM-Support's tutorial, it's the same, so I don't think this is the issue.
http://www.adventuremaker.com/phpBB2/vi ... php?t=1321

[juhuwoorps]

Well I think you didnt understand me right this code:

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Source: "c:\windows\fonts\F_KOODAK.TTF"; DestDir: "{fonts}"; FontInstall: "F_koodak"; CopyMode: onlyifdoesntexist; Flags: uninsneveruninstall

should look like this

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Source: "c:\windows\fonts\F_KOODAK.TTF"; DestDir: "{fonts}"; FontInstall: "F_KOODAK"; CopyMode: onlyifdoesntexist; Flags: uninsneveruninstall

Perhaps you also need the extension of the font:

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Source: "c:\windows\fonts\F_KOODAK.TTF"; DestDir: "{fonts}"; FontInstall: "F_KOODAK.TTF"; CopyMode: onlyifdoesntexist; Flags: uninsneveruninstall

[Mystery]

GM said:

For example, replace MYFONT.TTF with OZHANDIN.TTF, and FONTNAME with "Oz Handicraft BT"

And from this I thought Sofi did it right.

But I'll see how my testing goes, and trying out caps and small letters is definitely worth a shot
Plus I'm not sure about the correct spelling of Sofi's font's name (F_koodak).

[juhuwoorps]

I'm waiting for your results

I never have tried it before, so I'm curious how it works

[Mystery]

Hmmm, it won't even compile for me - no matter which font I try (I've tried 3 different fonts so far) I get this message:





Could it be because the Fonts folder is protected in Vista?

[reneuend]

You're right Mystery.

I've experienced similar issues with Vista for reading custom files. More than likely its an issue with permissions

[juhuwoorps]

What happens if you are using a font thats not in the font folder from windows?
Try to copy the font to your desktop and make this file as source file.

[Mystery]

I'd have to check that.
However, if even the read permission is a problem, then I'm afraid that it's a bigger issue to use AM to install a font (write permission)...

[juhuwoorps]

I have used a similar code to copy and register a dll file without errors.
I think if you are using the same source and destination folder makes problems.

[Sofi]

It is working now. If I click on font property the font name is "KOODAK_0.TTF" so I have to write the full name.

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Source: "c:\windows\fonts\F_KOODAK_0.TTF"; DestDir: "{fonts}"; FontInstall: "F_KOODAK_0.TTF"; CopyMode: onlyifdoesntexist; Flags: uninsneveruninstall

Thank you for all your kind suggestions.

//Sofi

[Mystery]

Great to hear that you've been able to fix the problem, well done!