bitmapfonts
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Bitmap Fonts
So you already have a huge library of True Type fonts … so why would you use Bitmap fonts?
Well for starters Bitmap fonts let you create Photoshop quality text effects … in Photoshop?!
What's good with Bitmap Fonts :
- They render and update quicker on your watch as textures are pre-built
- You can use your favorite photo editor, e.g. Photoshop, GIMP, to create high quality effects: shadows, gradients, blur, etc
What is a Bitmap Font? :
- Made up of 2 files, e.g. Metal.fnt and Metal.png
- The .fnt file is the font definition which specifies which characters are supported, e.g. A-Z, and the size of each character in the spritesheet
- The .png file is a spritesheet with all your characters - this can be edited in Photoshop
How to build a Bitmap Font?
Tips
- Aim for a png resolution of under 1000×1000
- Remember watches can crash if you send textures that are too large
- Create text at the smallest size that will look good on your watch
- Don't generate characters you won't use, e.g. lowercase letters, punctuation, etc.
Using Bitmap fonts in WatchMaker
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