Guys I really need your help ...

Getting Started Newbie Questions
#1

My problem is all about the Custom Font.

I followed the instructions on 

http://coronalabs.com/blog/2013/01/16/faq-wednesday-custom-fonts/

But the custom font is still not working on my android phone. I’ve been experimenting for 2 days now.

I want to use Kristen ITC, But its not working  :frowning:

How I found the font file (I’m using windows): I went to local disk. Then straight to “windows” and clicked “Fonts”, The actual name of the font file is “Kristen ITC Regular”. And when I right click on the font file and select properties, its name is “ITCKRIST”. 

This is where I’m confused now … This is my code below:

local text = display.newText (“Hello World, What’s up?”, 0, 0, “Kristen ITC”, 65)

It is working on the simulator (even if the font file is not on the “resource directory”, where main.lua is located) .

Since I followed the instructions on http://coronalabs.com/blog/2013/01/16/faq-wednesday-custom-fonts/ , I placed the font file then on the “resource directory”. (for Android) Note: I didn’t touch the build.settings …

And I created the app. And the font didn’t work.

How am I supposed to get this thing fixed guys? …  :frowning:

What font name should I suppose to change on the font file?  :frowning:

#2

On Android you simply need to use the font filename minus the extension to make it work.

If your font filename is Kristen ITC Regular.ttf then simply do the following :

local text = display.newText (“Hello World, What’s up?”, 0, 0, “Kristen ITC Regular”, 65)

Don’t forget that some fonts are copyright and you should ensure that you have the rights before using them in your app.

#3

The other thing you might need to check is if the font is activated.  You can use Font Book to do that.

#4

On Android you simply need to use the font filename minus the extension to make it work.

If your font filename is Kristen ITC Regular.ttf then simply do the following :

local text = display.newText (“Hello World, What’s up?”, 0, 0, “Kristen ITC Regular”, 65)

Don’t forget that some fonts are copyright and you should ensure that you have the rights before using them in your app.

#5

The other thing you might need to check is if the font is activated.  You can use Font Book to do that.