Thanks for a great product.
One feature I enjoyed in a competing product is the ability to generate a "floating" type sample. Basically, it's a transparent (no background color) "popup" containing the user's selected sample text that can be overlaid over anything else on-screen. User can make the typical sample text selections (color, weight, etc.).
It's an easy way to comp because, instead of having to jump between programs and select text in a design app, a designer can just launch floating samples from the font program (like MainType) and overlay them on the targeted design for a quick check to see if the font will look good.
Feature Request: floating type sample
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Re: Feature Request: floating type sample
Probably not quite what you want, but experiment with different layouts. The Sample Panel can be detached from the MainType Window and made to float over other applications.
Re: Feature Request: floating type sample
Bhikkhu, thank you for this swift reply. Much appreciated!
Yes, I saw that and this does help. Of course, the original request would be more precisely what I am seeking (without having to change background colors to match destination comp, etc.).
Yes, I saw that and this does help. Of course, the original request would be more precisely what I am seeking (without having to change background colors to match destination comp, etc.).
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Re: Feature Request: floating type sample
We'll add your request to our to-do list.
Re: Feature Request: floating type sample
Thank you, Erwin! I appreciate all your hard work on this application.
Was there progress made on this particular request?
Was there progress made on this particular request?
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Re: Feature Request: floating type sample
It seems a similar feature is patented by company with a competing font manager. Maybe we can still implement a similar feature without violating the patent, but that requires more research.
Re: Feature Request: floating type sample
Hi Erwin -
I'd like to flag this request for continued consideration. It's one feature I'd really like to use.
I'd like to flag this request for continued consideration. It's one feature I'd really like to use.