Process for Adding Slant Master with Anchors

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Hi there
What is the correct process for adding a slant master, that also slants the anchors for you?

Here is what I am doing, but the anchors are staying in their old unslanted locations:

  • Create a new Axis called “Slant” using the slnt tag
    Select Regular slnt 0 master
    Create a new master > Copy from current location
    Set the slant to -12
    Set the Italic Angle (degrees) to -12
    Tools > Italic > -12 angle > Set font subfamily and font design to Italic > Do not preserve side bearings

I would expect something along there would tilt the anchors, but they stay in their old locations.

Any ideas?

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The next update will also move the anchors, but even then glyph outlines with components need attention.

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Okay thank you. I will hold off on adding slant versions until the feature is added.

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Hi Erwin
I am using the slant variable and my anchors are sliding now. I have updated to today’s release FontCreator 15.0.0.2999

I am not sure if the feature was added to a previous version, as I have been watching the changelogs like a hawk and it was never mentioned. But it’s definitely working now. Thank you,