I have always been fascinated by creation font from components (roots). by Using the formula in FontCreator I create a complete font that works perfectly (Attachment 1). However, this isn’t exactly what I want. The second method involves using OpenType feature (Multiple substitution). Most glyphs are empty; the file only contains the components to form a complete font. This approach succeeded to about 90% (Attachment 2), but it needs further development. I’m not sure if the occasional failures are due to FontCreator or Windows. Let’s assume we want to create a glyph from four or more roots. Will the FC be able to handle the complex glyphs compositions? Attachment 1.fcp (12.7 KB) Attachment 2.fcp (49.8 KB)
I know that creating fonts with multiple components or roots can be complex, especially when I want Fontcreator to handle different arrangements seamlessly. It’s essential for the FC to establish clear rules for glyph composition.
When a glyph consists of multiple components (such as the ‘beh-arab.iso’ in the attached image, which is composed of three components), the order matters. Changing the equation (the output: in OPD) should result in the correct arrangement.
FC should understand the shape of the glyph or perhaps the shapes of the components (e.g., the glyph ‘ب’).
