New fontypython looks great!

[Bill Powell]

Just a quick note to let you know we're out here among
the tumbleweeds. :) I use fontypython in my typesetting work
all the time; it's a vital tool and I don't have anything
else that comes close. I just tend to not pay attention to beta
releases until they're stable, that's all. :) But I
downloaded the new release, and have to say the new look is
excellent, and the extra features much appreciated.

I especially like the easy open of gucharmap/kfontview. I
want to note what might be a slight bug: on my system; I
didn't get the "character map" button until I actually
opened and closed the settings window. Then the character
map buttons opened and worked as expected. This is really a
splendid feature! And I'm very glad you didn't code up your
own replacement. Wouldn't be the UNIX way.

I also really appreciate the excellent help file. That's how
I figured out how to get the character map buttons up.
What font do you use for all those gorgeous ornaments? Is it
free?

Anyhow, thanks very much for the great work.

Bill Powell

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[Donn]

On Tuesday 06 October 2009 13:17:55 Bill Powell wrote:
> Just a quick note to let you know we're out here among
> the tumbleweeds. :)

Hi Bill, thanks for letting me know.

> downloaded the new release, and have to say the new look is
> excellent, and the extra features much appreciated.

Great to hear, and thanks for testing it out.

> didn't get the "character map" button until I actually
> opened and closed the settings window.

I will look at this asap.

> And I'm very glad you didn't code up your
> own replacement. Wouldn't be the UNIX way.

Zigactly!

> I also really appreciate the excellent help file.

Thanks again. I tried hard on that help file.

> That's how
> I figured out how to get the character map buttons up.
> What font do you use for all those gorgeous ornaments? Is it
> free?

http://fontica.com/font/BlendfontsMonokultur
The text file says:
---
1997 Floodfonts, designed by Felix Braden.
BLENDFONTS is freeware! You are allowed to use the font for every kind of
publication (electronic/print), it doesn't matter if its commercial or not.
You can copy and give it away to your friends as long as the font-info-file is
included with the postscript or true type data.
It may not be sold, redesigned or offered for download without permission of
the designer.
I am looking forward to your comments, suggestions and to any information
if/how you incorporated this font.
www.floodfonts.com
in...@felixbraden.de
---
So, they are fairly free. I like that series of fonts a whole lot!

Go well,
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