hershey fonts -> bitmap ?

[William LeFebvre]

In article <372 at enmasse.UUCP>, guy at enmasse.UUCP (One Hip Dude) writes:
> Has anyone produced a filter that converts the Hershey
> fonts from the vector format to a bitmap representation?
> 
> If so, I'd appreciate hearing from you.  Thanks.

Yes, I wrote such a beast awhile back.  It converts straight from the
Hershey vector form into a "vfont" format (a la 4.x BSD), by using
a symmetric DDA algorithm to draw the lines (pen shape is specifiable,
too).  If there is sufficient interest, I will post it to mod.sources.
Even if there isn't, I may post it anyway.

There is only one problem:  you have to sign a license agreement in
order to get the tape that contains the vector form.  I'll have to
read it closely to see if I would be violating it by posting source
that understands how to read it.

Send me mail (phil at Rice.edu) if you are interested.


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			William LeFebvre
			Department of Computer Science
			Rice University
			<phil at Rice.edu>