How to use font without install it?

[rootx]

I try to resolve my question with

_WinAPI_AddFontResourceEx(@ScriptDir & "\font\myfont.ttf", $FR_PRIVATE, False)

unsuccessful.. THX

Edited March 7, 2017 by rootx

[genius257]

Hi @rootx

Does _WinAPI_AddFontResourceEx return 0?
If not, you need to set the font(s) for a control or the likes. (See the example in the function reference).

[rootx]

now it works, I used a hidden label to force to load him.

[rootx]

With this fonts doen't work! Why? I try on Windows 10 64bit. Thx

#include <APIGdiConstants.au3>
#include <GUIConstantsEx.au3>
#include <StaticConstants.au3>
#include <WinAPIGdi.au3>

_WinAPI_AddFontResourceEx(@ScriptDir&"\font\Android.ttf", $FR_PRIVATE,False)


GUICreate('Test ' & StringReplace(@ScriptName, '.au3', '()'), 400, 100)
GUICtrlCreateLabel('Simple Text', 10, 25, 380, 50, $SS_CENTER)
GUICtrlSetFont(-1, 38, -1, -1, 'Android')
GUICtrlSetColor(-1, 0xF06000)
GUISetState(@SW_SHOW)

Do
Until GUIGetMsg() = $GUI_EVENT_CLOSE

http://www.dafont.com/it/android.font

 

[genius257]

I assume you double checked the path you specified is correct?
You should try and add a check to see if the font is loaded or not. Like so:

#include <APIGdiConstants.au3>
#include <GUIConstantsEx.au3>
#include <StaticConstants.au3>
#include <WinAPIGdi.au3>

$iSuccess = _WinAPI_AddFontResourceEx(@ScriptDir&"\font\Android.ttf", $FR_PRIVATE,False)
If $iSuccess=0 Then Exit MsgBox(0, "", "Font did not load successfully")


GUICreate('Test ' & StringReplace(@ScriptName, '.au3', '()'), 400, 100)
GUICtrlCreateLabel('Simple Text', 10, 25, 380, 50, $SS_CENTER)
GUICtrlSetFont(-1, 38, -1, -1, 'Android')
GUICtrlSetColor(-1, 0xF06000)
GUISetState(@SW_SHOW)

Do
Until GUIGetMsg() = $GUI_EVENT_CLOSE

I have no problems with the script, but i am currently testing on my Windows 7 Ultimate 64bit, but if my answer do not help you, i can try it on my win10 machine also.

Thanks for the link to the font, helps a lot

[rootx]

???? The file.... does not appear to be a valid font. WTF??? If I try to open a .ttf file outside the FONTS folder I receive this error. What does the firewall with fonts!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pzzIQq1mjDI

My Firewall is active, I have Administrative permissions!

Edited March 7, 2017 by rootx

[genius257]

Seems to be a weird one. I would suggest trying this: Unable to install fonts on Windows 10

It seems some people experience problems with fonts on removable media. Guess it's something that will be fixed at some point...

A solution for your application could be to use FileInstall to the @TempDir. I would imagine it would help, but with the firewall strangeness also being a possibility, who knows.