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Rendering

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Scripts Around the World Peter Constable, 2003-10-07; 11572 reads

This presentation provides an audiovisual introduction to the nature of complex scripts, covering baselines, writing direction, glyph substitution, positioning, joining, splitting, re-ordering, etc.

Rendering technologies overview Bob Hallissy, 2003-05-27; 14692 reads

A tour of basic issues related to rendering text for various writing systems, beginning with a simple model and building up to current technologies available for complex rendering.

An Introduction to TrueType Fonts: A look inside the TTF format Victor Gaultney, Martin Hosken, Alan Ward, 2003-05-23; 43025 reads

The primary font technology used on Microsoft Windows and the Mac OS is based on the TrueType specification. This article examines the function of each of the internal tables that comprise a TrueType font.

Examples of Complex Rendering Sharon Correll; 35219 reads

Many writing systems around the world have complex rules governing the way the elements of the script are written. These kinds of writing systems require smart font technology to be rendered properly on the computer.

Presentations and working papers in the area of rendering Melinda Bowman, 2003-01-28; 6783 reads

You can download this information written by members of SIL.

Challenges in publishing with non-Roman scripts Lorna A. Priest, 2003-02-27; 50088 reads

There are a number of challenges in the typesetting of non-Roman scripts. These include problems of interaction between the font and typesetting system, problems of very large character sets, and considerations of typesetting the particular script.

Applications that provide an adequate level of support for SIL Unicode Roman fonts NRSI staff, 2009-02-16; 14997 reads

Known applications which provide an adequate level of support for SIL Unicode Roman fonts (such as Doulos SIL and Charis SIL).

Rendering Technologies 6447 reads

SIL ViewGlyph — Font Viewing Program Bob Hallissy, 2009-10-31; 19639 reads

The SIL ViewGlyph utility is a font browser — it lets you see what is in a font.

The XeTeX typesetting system Jonathan Kew, 2008-04-11; 388064 reads

XeTeX, a typesetting system based on a merger of Donald Knuth's TeX system with Unicode and modern font technologies, including support for both AAT (on Mac OS X) and OpenType (on all platforms) layout features.

XeTeX downloads Jonathan Kew, 2009-04-07; 70529 reads

The latest XeTeX software available for download.

SIL TypeTuner Web Bob Hallissy, 2009-10-22; 322 reads

TypeTuner Web (or TTW) is a web delivery system for customized versions of SIL fonts.

SIL TypeTuner Alan Ward, 2008-10-26; 9245 reads

TypeTuner can change the default glyphs, line metrics, and behaviors in our SIL Roman fonts.

SIL TypeTuner for Font Designers Alan Ward, 2009-04-28; 849 reads

TypeTuner documentation on creating Tuner-ready fonts.

SIL Reprise — font conversion utility Bob Hallissy, 2009-09-07; 11541 reads

Reprise is a utility to convert legacy-encoded fonts into Unicode fonts so they can be used in Unicode-based applications.

SIL Reprise download, installation and use Bob Hallissy, 2009-09-07; 8140 reads

SIL Reprise download, install, and usage information

XeTeX for Linux Jonathan Kew, 2006-08-22; 52414 reads

Information and downloads related to running XeTeX on Linux or other Unix-like systems.

Font-related Tools on the Web 13463 reads

Links to tools for font development and font use.

SIL Reprise Tutorial Bob Hallissy, 2007-02-19; 3901 reads

This tutorial will guide you through the process of using SIL Reprise to creating a Unicode “smart font” from a legacy font that was built using the SIL Encore 3 Font System.

XeTeX version history Jonathan Kew, 2004-05-19; 14340 reads

Notes from earlier releases of XeTeX, and access to old downloads.

XeTeX FAQ Jonathan Kew, 2004-05-20; 54259 reads

Some questions and answers related to the XeTeX typesetting system.

Installing XeTeX with Fink's teTeX Clemens Heitzinger, 2005-12-03; 14444 reads

The XeTeX installer merges software into an existing TeX installation. However, users of Fink's teTeX package may prefer not to install into the /sw hierarchy, as this is normally managed exclusively by Fink. As an alternative, this page provides notes on manually installing XeTeX alongside an existing teTeX system.

Related packages for Xe(La)TeX Jonathan Kew, 2004-10-18; 20056 reads

Links to several macro packages designed to work with the XeTeX typesetting system.

GetGlyphPts utility Alan Ward, 2004-09-30; 6602 reads

Simple utility to obtain the points for a glyph as reported by the Windows API.

Using XeTeX with TeXShop Jonathan Kew, 2004-05-19; 41011 reads

Notes on configuring TeXShop as a graphical front end for XeTeX.

Using XeTeX with iTeXMac Jonathan Kew, 2004-05-22; 16150 reads

Notes on configuring the iTeXMac environment to work with XeTeX.

SIL ViewGlyph: Introductory walkthrough notes Bob Hallissy, 2003-03-03; 11106 reads

These are notes for showing how to use the SIL ViewGlyph utility. The SIL ViewGlyph utility is a font browser — it lets you see what is in a font.

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