Can contextual alternates transform?
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Can contextual alternates transform?
Can a contextual alternate perform a transformation on an existing glyph? Or can it only perform a substitution for another glyph?
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Re: Can contextual alternates transform?
I am not sure if I understand you correctly, but with chained contextual positioning you can apply a positioning rule to a glyph.
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Re: Can contextual alternates transform?
Can I use calt to scale the glyph also? Or do I need to create a dedicated glyph at the desired size?
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Re: Can contextual alternates transform?
Scaling is not part of OpenType layout features, so yes, you need to provide another glyph,
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Re: Can contextual alternates transform?
Ok, thanks. One more question: I understand how to create a new ligature in the "Add Glyph" dialog: x_y.liga=glyphA+glyphB. But is there a way to type the code directly in for a contextual alternate?
Dan Kreider
Music engraving and hymnal publishing
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Music engraving and hymnal publishing
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