Windows custom font problem

[CreativeDev]

I searched the forum, but have never found a real solution on how to use a custom font for PC. I also tried a Font Embed Object. I tried inserting Font name and then path, but didn't get it to work.
Also, is there a way to outline/stroke the text? I used the Outline effect, but it's really pixelated.

[HermesGC]

I'm using the Font Embed Object and works fine for me.
You have to store the font in the app directory, or a subdirectory, then use the expression:

Appdrive$ + Appdir$ + "nameofthefont.xxx"

or

Appdrive$ + Appdir$ + "subdirectory\nameofthefont.xxx"

You just need to use it in the first frame.


Anyway if there's another solutions for embedding fonts I would like to know too.

[CreativeDev]

Thanks for the info. Gotta try that.

[schrodinger]

The most reliable solution (but a little more tricky to setup at first)
would probably be "blitting" your text --> loading your font characters as graphics and printing letters on screen

You may take a look at this very useful widget recently uploaded by BartekB:
http://community.clickteam.com/threads/93518-Extension-less-Text-Blitter-Widget