Luis, I could re-generate the example, so I think my problem is in the fo generation side.
Many thanks, Bernardo -- Bernardo Gonzalez Kriegel bgkrie...@gmail.com On Thu, Nov 8, 2012 at 9:26 AM, Luis Bernardo <lmpmberna...@gmail.com>wrote: > an example is attached. in fact it was provided in this list by > someone else by I am including also a fop.xconf file. > > On Thu, Nov 8, 2012 at 11:39 AM, Bernardo Gonzalez Kriegel > <bgkrie...@gmail.com> wrote: > > Hello, > > I think that it's not so simple, but as Eduard pointed out you need: > > a) a correct font > > b) fop-1.1 > > c) fo generation > > d) fop configuration > > > > I am also frustrated, I have not been able to generate a PDF in Arabic. > > So, these are my questions/experiences: > > > > a) I'm using Arial Unicode MS [1]. It's a good choice? > > b) I downloaded the last version from [2] > > c) I tried xsltproc, that converts any gliph into character codes > > (ej. 3.8 (بالعربية)), > > or saxon that leaves the gliphs intact > > (3.8 (بالعربية)) > > d) I've edited fop.xconf to register the font > > > > In any case, not only fop refuses to generate a pdf, complaining about > > missing glyphs and hyphenation, > > but aborts with many org.apache.fop.fo.ValidationException. > > > > So, anyone know's or can point to a document to learn about these > questions > > a) What font is recommended, or have been used with success? > > b) What is the best way to generate the FO? > > c) What configuration do you use to register the font? > > d) There are any examples? > > > > Best regards, > > Bernardo > > > > [1] http://www.microsoft.com/typography/fonts/family.aspx?fid=24 > > [2] http://xmlgraphics.apache.org/fop/1.1/ > > > > -- > > Bernardo Gonzalez Kriegel > > bgkrie...@gmail.com > > > > > > > > On Thu, Nov 8, 2012 at 4:53 AM, Eduard Tibet <eduard.ti...@i-free.com> > > wrote: > >> > >> Brian, > >> > >> It's simple. I'll try to explain. > >> > >> 1. Check if fonts, available on your system, support Arabic glyphs. > >> 2. Write down (i.e. in any text editor) the names of these fonts. > >> 3. Open your fo file and check the names of the fonts you are using. > >> Please, note, that the font families in your fo file should have the > same > >> names as your font files in your system. > >> 4. Try to use the exact fonts with Arabic glyphs instead of autodetect. > >> Try to use the following: > >> http://xmlgraphics.apache.org/fop/1.1/fonts.html#advanced (but hold > the step > >> 2 in your mind). > >> > >> Finally, you need to get: > >> 1. The names of the fonts file in your system, that contains Arabic > >> glyphs. > >> 2. The fo file with font families that exists in your system and > contains > >> Arabic glyphs. > >> 3. The configuration file that makes a dependency between the font files > >> in your system and font names fo file. > >> > >> -- > >> Best regards, > >> Eduard Tibet > >> > >> > >> -----Original Message----- > >> From: Brian Hansen [mailto:greencopperm...@gmail.com] > >> Sent: Thursday, November 08, 2012 11:06 AM > >> To: fop-users@xmlgraphics.apache.org > >> Subject: Need help to get Arabic working with FOP > >> > >> Hi > >> > >> I'm pulling my hair out in frustration! I have been trying for so long > >> to get Arabic fonts to display correct when using Docbook (converting > >> XML to FO using Xsltproc and then to PDF using FOP). > >> > >> I'm sorry, but I just don't understand the documentation for FOP. It's > >> not clear enough for me. > >> > >> I'm running FOP 1.0 on Linux. I need to know exacty, step by step, > >> what I need to do to get Arabic text rendered properly. Instead # is > >> shown. > >> > >> I have created this file foprc.xconf: > >> > >> <fop> > >> <renderers> > >> <renderer mime="application/pdf"> > >> <fonts> > >> <auto-detect/> > >> </fonts> > >> </renderer> > >> </renderers> > >> </fop> > >> > >> When I run FOP I use this command: > >> > >> $ fop -c foprc.xconf -fo filename.fo -pdf filename.pdf > >> > >> I get this message: > >> > >> <SNIP> > >> Font "Symbol,normal,700" not found. Substituting with > "Symbol,normal,400". > >> Font "ZapfDingbats,normal,700" not found. Substituting with > >> "ZapfDingbats,normal,400". > >> Glyph "?" (0x627, afii57415) not available in font "Helvetica-Bold". > >> Glyph "?" (0x644, afii57444) not available in font "Helvetica-Bold". > >> Glyph "?" (0x625, afii57413) not available in font "Helvetica-Bold". > >> Glyph "?" (0x633, afii57427) not available in font "Helvetica-Bold". > >> Glyph "?" (0x645, afii57445) not available in font "Helvetica-Bold". > >> Glyph "?" (0x64a, afii57450) not available in font "Helvetica-Bold". > >> Glyph "?" (0x629, afii57417) not available in font "Helvetica-Bold". > >> Glyph "?" (0x646, afii57446) not available in font "Helvetica-Bold". > >> Glyph "?" (0x644, afii57444) not available in font "Times-Roman". > >> Glyph "?" (0x627, afii57415) not available in font "Times-Roman". > >> Glyph "?" (0x625, afii57413) not available in font "Times-Roman". > >> Glyph "?" (0x647, afii57470) not available in font "Times-Roman". > >> Glyph "?" (0x62a, afii57418) not available in font "Times-Roman". > >> Glyph "?" (0x642, afii57442) not available in font "Times-Roman". > >> Glyph "?" (0x648, afii57448) not available in font "Times-Roman". > >> Glyph "?" (0x649, afii57449) not available in font "Times-Roman". > >> Glyph "?" (0x62e, afii57422) not available in font "Times-Bold". > >> Glyph "?" (0x627, afii57415) not available in font "Times-Bold". > >> Glyph "?" (0x641, afii57441) not available in font "Times-Bold". > >> Glyph "?" (0x625, afii57413) not available in font "Times-Bold". > >> Glyph "?" (0x650, afii57456) not available in font "Times-Bold". > >> Glyph "?" (0x646, afii57446) not available in font "Times-Bold". > >> Glyph "?" (0x651, afii57457) not available in font "Times-Bold". > >> Glyph "?" (0x64e, afii57454) not available in font "Times-Bold". > >> Line 1 of a paragraph overflows the available area by 33725 > >> millipoints. (See position 38:32883) > >> Line 1 of a paragraph overflows the available area by 33725 > >> millipoints. (See position 38:33245) > >> Line 1 of a paragraph overflows the available area by 33725 > >> millipoints. (See position 38:33624) > >> Line 1 of a paragraph overflows the available area by 2500 > >> millipoints. (See position 42:40585) > >> Line 1 of a paragraph overflows the available area by 2500 > >> millipoints. (See position 42:41202) > >> Line 1 of a paragraph overflows the available area by 2500 > >> millipoints. (See position 42:41645) > >> Line 1 of a paragraph overflows the available area by 2500 > >> millipoints. (See position 42:42132) > >> Line 1 of a paragraph overflows the available area by 2500 > >> millipoints. (See position 42:42782) > >> Line 1 of a paragraph overflows the available area by 2500 > >> millipoints. (See position 42:43361) > >> Line 1 of a paragraph overflows the available area by 2500 > >> millipoints. (See position 42:44233) > >> </SNIP> > >> > >> What exactly do I need to do? > >> > >> --------------------------------------------------------------------- > >> To unsubscribe, e-mail: fop-users-unsubscr...@xmlgraphics.apache.org > >> For additional commands, e-mail: fop-users-h...@xmlgraphics.apache.org > >> > > > > > --------------------------------------------------------------------- > To unsubscribe, e-mail: fop-users-unsubscr...@xmlgraphics.apache.org > For additional commands, e-mail: fop-users-h...@xmlgraphics.apache.org >
