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Leisha · 8th May 2007, 05:28 PM

Actually, the first two programs (which are by the same company) appear the easiest to use and look very similar to the one I used. The third program looks simpler in the sense that it's open source and free, therefore may be lacking in some good features that the branded programs have.

Oh, and I forgot to mention, if you're using the Mac OS X install the fonts (.ttf, .otf) here:

/Library/Fonts

Glad to help!

Edit: And I've just found this useful info too (I've copied and pasted for your convenience):

How to install a font under Mac OS

Mac OS X recognizes TrueType and OpenType fonts (.ttf and .otf) but not the PC bitmap fonts (.fon).
Files are compressed, you may need an utility like Stuffit Expander.

Under Mac OS X :
Put the files into /Library/Fonts (for all users),
or into /Users/Your_username/Library/Fonts (for you only).
If your OS includes the Font Book, you can as well double-click on a font file, then a preview pops with an "Install font" button.

Under Mac OS 9 or less :
The old Mac fonts are not supported anymore at dafont. First, you have to convert the font files (.ttf or .otf) you have downloaded.
Then drag the fonts suitcases into the System folder. The system will propose you to add them to the Fonts folder.

8th May 2007, 05:28 PM	#53 (permalink)
Leisha Tennis-ball Robin Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Cumbria Posts: 2,022	Re: Invented Languages -- This way lies madness? Actually, the first two programs (which are by the same company) appear the easiest to use and look very similar to the one I used. The third program looks simpler in the sense that it's open source and free, therefore may be lacking in some good features that the branded programs have. Oh, and I forgot to mention, if you're using the Mac OS X install the fonts (.ttf, .otf) here: /Library/Fonts Glad to help! Edit: And I've just found this useful info too (I've copied and pasted for your convenience): How to install a font under Mac OS Mac OS X recognizes TrueType and OpenType fonts (.ttf and .otf) but not the PC bitmap fonts (.fon). Files are compressed, you may need an utility like Stuffit Expander. Under Mac OS X : Put the files into /Library/Fonts (for all users), or into /Users/Your_username/Library/Fonts (for you only). If your OS includes the Font Book, you can as well double-click on a font file, then a preview pops with an "Install font" button. Under Mac OS 9 or less : The old Mac fonts are not supported anymore at dafont. First, you have to convert the font files (.ttf or .otf) you have downloaded. Then drag the fonts suitcases into the System folder. The system will propose you to add them to the Fonts folder.