Hi, Michael > Instead of using a Font symbol as the symbol to export for > runtime sharing, use a MovieClip symbol containing a > TextField that embeds the Unicode ranges of the font you wish > to share.
Yes, this is where I've ended up - although as I mentioned in a separate thread, this has its own problems because setNewTextFormat is failing for text set by .variable, which is my preferred method for making this thing work. Still, I know it's solvable. > > Your bigger problem with Arabic is the lack of bidirectional > text support in Flash. Yes, I'm just embarking on that joy today. It's a particular nightmare because bidi text *does* work on the Mac, so I have to make the code platform-dependent (and I bet some day Adobe will make it work on PC's and break all my code) Also, in my experience trying to use > an embedded font for Arabic, the FlashPlayer fails to connect > the letters. This I wasn't aware of - can you go into more detail? Thanks Danny _______________________________________________ [email protected] To change your subscription options or search the archive: http://chattyfig.figleaf.com/mailman/listinfo/flashcoders Brought to you by Fig Leaf Software Premier Authorized Adobe Consulting and Training http://www.figleaf.com http://training.figleaf.com
