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Converting FastFonts from WP 5.1 DOS to WP 6.0 DOS
DocumentID: 10306
Revision Date: 05-Mar-97 11:58:38 AM

The information in this document applies to:
WordPerfect® 6.0 for DOS

Problem

You used FastFonts in WordPerfect 5.1 and you want to be able to use them in WordPerfect 6.0.

Answer:

To convert the FastFonts,

1      At a DOS prompt, change to the directory where WordPerfect is installed.

2      Type fastfont at the DOS prompt and press Enter.

3      Choose Universal Type Installer.

4      Choose the format PS TYPE 1. The WordPerfect Font Installer (WPFI) will support this format.

You will be asked for the application name.

5      Choose Other as the application type. WordPerfect 6.0 for DOS will not display as one of the applications.

6      Enter PSFONTS when prompted for the directory of the newly-formatted files. WPFI will look for Type 1 fonts in this directory.

If you have any questions about FastFonts, please call or fax the makers of FastFonts.

Details:

The FastFonts from WordPerfect 5.1 can be used in WordPerfect 6.0, but they need to be converted first.

You may have removed the FastFonts program after you installed the fonts in WordPerfect 5.1. You will need to reinstall the fonts. During the font installation, choose WordPerfect 5.1 as the program type, then proceed with the steps listed below.

If you did not remove the FastFonts program, you can proceed with the solution as outlined.


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