Font::FNT

Font::FNT is a cool tool that lets you load, tweak, and save Windows raster fonts. If you're looking to work with .FNT files, this is your go-to software!

Loading a Font

You can start using Font::FNT easily. Just call it with:

use Font::FNT();

  my $fnt = Font::FNT->load('test.fnt');

Saving in Different Formats

Once you have your font loaded, you can save it in different formats. For instance:

$fnt->save_yaml('test.yml');

  # To check it out:

  # scite test.yml

  $fnt = Font::FNT->load_yaml('test.yml');

  $fnt->save_pbm('test.pbm');

  $fnt->save('test.fnt');

What Can You Do?

This module gives you the basics to load, manipulate, and save Windows 3.00 raster fonts (.FNT files). Here’s a quick rundown of some methods:

• load( $filename ): This loads a .FNT file and gives you an instance of Font::FNT.


• save_yaml( $filename ): Saves your font as a YAML file that’s easy to edit.


• load_yaml( $filename ): Loads a YAML file to get back your font.


• save_pbm( $filename ): Saves your font as a portable bitmap file for easy previewing.


• save( $filename ): Saves it back into .FNT format.

Create Your Own .FNT File!

If you want to create your own .FNT file, it's simple! Use the following code:

use Font::FNT();

  Font::FNT->load_yaml('t/1252_13x8_OEM.yml')->save('t/1252_13x8_OEM.fnt');

This usually packs various .FNT files together in Windows DLLs (.FON files), but for our needs, just having the .FNT file works great!

Add It to Your Registry!

Add something like this to your registry:

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Fonts]

  "1252 13x8 OEM"="1252_13x8_OEM.fnt"

You also want to copy the font manually:

copy t/1252_13x8_OEM.fnt %SystemRoot%Fonts

A reboot will help finalize everything. If you're not into messing with registries, just drag and drop the .fnt file here!