Aug 15,2000

Howdy:

We are talking about using Adobe Postscript Type 1
fonts on Commodore computers.  The programs below
will convert the Type 1 (PFB) fonts into Type 2 (PFA)
fonts.

This archive contains 4 files:

t12ascii128.prg
t12asci64.prg
pfb2pfa.128
pfb2pfa.doc

The first two files were written by Maciej Witkowiak.
These are bare bones conversion engines.  All disk
drive numbers, files, etc are hard coded into the 
program.  These programs are in the public domain.
The 128 version takes advantage of the HEX$ function
and runs about twice as fast as the 64 version.

PFB2PFB.128 is the result of me building an user
interface around the 128 version of Maciej's program.
Don't blame Maciej for my sloppy code.  Though, to
the best of my knowledge, PFB2PFA works as intended.

PFB2PFA.128 will only run on the 128 and only in 80
columns.  Anyone is welcome to build a 64 version
or a 40 column version.  The PFA files are usable
on both the 64 and the 128.

On a RamLink partition with a SuperCPU, the program
will convert a 55 block PFB file into a 86 block
PFA file in about 75 seconds.  Your mileage may vary,
consult your local dealer.

I am most appreciative of Maciej for writing the 
conversion engine.  Please keep his comments as
part of any program that is the result of his work.

PFB2PFA is as about as good as I can program in 
BASIC.  So, any comments, critiques or smart 
remarks are most welcome. 

Thanks!

Alan Dickey
Mansfield, TX