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How do i create a font based on an existing font? We need to substitute 1 letter for a glyph of the same typestyle?
Instead of find/replace everytime we work on a project, i was hoping to create a font based on the one we have. So anyone can load it, and the type would come in natural and easy every time.
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There are many programs out there that can create custom fonts for you. However, be careful basing on an existing font. There can be copyright issues since most created fonts are licensed.
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It sounds a bit as though InDesign's "composite font" feature might be what you're looking for:
Install and use fonts in InCopy
The link is to InCopy help, but InDesign also has this feature, but it may be available only in the CJK and ME versions of InDesign, though if you have a CC subscription, you can install the ME version for free.
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we purchased the font, however, the lowercase "a" in the glyphs is what we want, not the standard lowercase "a".
Just trying to find a solution that multiple users can apply.
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So if I understand correctly, both characters in question already exist in the font you licensed;
Right?
If it's that simple, the remapping may be worth a try via copy/paste in FontForge
Be warned though; font "authoring" can be tricky business. Even a simple modification like this can turn into an entanglement. Tread carefully, read the documentation, and don't overwrite the pre-existing font.
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And if John is correct in assuming that both a's exist in the font already, then please check to see that there isn't a 'stylistic set' that might already be programmed to use that alternate 'a', under: Character panel / Opentype / Stylistic sets.