PCB Editor - True Type Fonts

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The PCB Editor - True Type Fonts page of the Preferences dialogThe PCB Editor - True Type Fonts page of the Preferences dialog

Summary

The PCB Editor – True Type Fonts page of the Preferences dialog provides numerous controls relating to the functionality of the True Type Fonts feature within the PCB design space.

Access

The PCB Editor – True Type Fonts page is accessed by clicking True Type Fonts under the PCB Editor folder in the main Preferences dialog (accessed by clicking  in the top right corner of the design space).

Options/Controls

Truetype Fonts Save / Load Options 

  • Embed TrueType fonts inside PCB documents - TrueType fonts are the fonts installed on your computer. Enable this setting to save the TrueType fonts you have used in your PCB file. This will allow other machines that do not have a specific font to view the design as you have intended.
  • Substitution font - The substitution font will replace any TrueType fonts contained in files you open but that are not present on your system. Use the drop-down to select the desired font.
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