multiple master help

Ante Sikirica

Hi all, type enthusiast here.

Im interested in some time savers for generating more weights in FontLab.

Im using old mac (10.5. dont ask -.- ) so cant install robofab, Superpolator, etc.

Is it possible to interpolate with multiple master tool in fontlab, and if it is possible can someone please write step by step tutorial, or point me to a good/easy to understand tutorial on a subject.

Thanks alot

Craig Eliason

Doesn't the user manual cover this?

James Montalbano

Before you interpolate, you have to create the master axes. At least 2. Once these are harmonized you can interpolate to your heart's content.

Ray Larabie

The manual explains the MM functions but doesn't provide a step-by-step tutorial or a reasonable workflow. Try this YouTube webinar from @Thomas Phinney instead.

James Puckett

Adobe gives away a nice PDF book on the subject: http://partners.adobe.com/public/developer/en/font/5091.Design_MM_Fonts.pdf

Thomas Phinney

Just to clarify @JamesMontalbano's comment, you need at least two masters (not two axes).