[info-performer] text and alpha and fonts

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From: John Kelso (kelso++at++nist.gov)
Date: 07/07/2005 10:12:39

Hi,

I'm trying to create translucent text strings using pfText/pfString.

If I use a textured font, it works. If all I do is change the style in
pfdLoadFont_type1 from textured to extruded, it's opaque. The font I'm
using is Times-Elfin.

Any ideas what I might be doing wrong?

I do create a pfGeoState, set its transparency mode and set the pfString
to use the geostate. I know this is working because I can set the
textured font's transparency this way.

Also,I never got any response to my earlier question about using the
pfdBuilder to optimize text strings. I guess the answer is:
   "You can't do it"?

Lastly, does anyone have any experience with creating other fonts usable
by pfdLoadFont_type1, or know a site where they can be downloaded?

Thanks again,

-John

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