Type 1 Font Converter Does Not Convert Some Fonts (129985)
The information in this article applies to:
- Microsoft Windows NT Server 3.5
- Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 3.5
This article was previously published under Q129985 SYMPTOMS
This error message appears when you attempt to convert a complex Type 1
font to a TrueType equivalent using the Fonts applet in Control Panel:
Could not create "C:\<%systemroot%>\system\<name of .TTF file>" file.
Error reading input file "A:\<name of .PFB file>" or "A:\<name of .PFM
file>".
However, the input files in question are not corrupt, and the font is a
valid Type 1 font.
WORKAROUND
To work around this problem, install the font as a Type 1 font without
converting it to TrueType. Note that this provides a printer font without a
TrueType equivalent, so you will not have a matching screen font. Also, the
font will only be available for printing on PostScript print devices.
To install a Type 1 font without converting it to TrueType, follow these
instructions:
- Start the Fonts component of Control Panel
- Choose the Add button
- Specify the Type 1 font you wish to install
- Choose the OK button
This may produce a copyright warning message. The warning only
applies when you convert Type 1 fonts to TrueType. If you follow
these steps you will not convert the font, and the warning will not
apply.
- Clear the Convert Type 1 Font to TrueType check box. Make sure the
Install Type 1 Font Files for Use on a PostScript Printer option is
selected.
STATUS
Microsoft has confirmed this to be a problem in Windows NT version 3.5.
This problem was corrected in Windows NT version 3.51.
| Modification Type: | Major | Last Reviewed: | 10/30/2003 |
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| Keywords: | KB129985 |
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