Outlining Text

Solar2D General Questions/Discussion
#1

I’m just wondering if anyone has found a reasonable solution to this issue. I just want a black/white border around text so it will distinguish itself properly from various background images. 

Thanks.

#2

Bitmap fonts are the way to go.

You’ll need a program to convert the fonts and add an outline, I use BM Glyph.

Plus a library to load them in Corona, I use Font Manager:

https://github.com/autismuk

#3

Or you can try this one:

https://github.com/ponywolf/ponystroke

#4

Omg thank you, this is exactly what I was looking for. I’m so glad someone finally made this. I had heard of the bitmap font/fontmanager solution, but it seemed a bit cumbersome. Thank you for sharing.

#5

Stroking text objects would be so much easier!

#6

If only, if only

#7

Bitmap fonts are the way to go.

You’ll need a program to convert the fonts and add an outline, I use BM Glyph.

Plus a library to load them in Corona, I use Font Manager:

https://github.com/autismuk

#8

Or you can try this one:

https://github.com/ponywolf/ponystroke

#9

Omg thank you, this is exactly what I was looking for. I’m so glad someone finally made this. I had heard of the bitmap font/fontmanager solution, but it seemed a bit cumbersome. Thank you for sharing.

#10

Stroking text objects would be so much easier!

#11

If only, if only