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Does a specific font exist on system?

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    Does a specific font exist on system?

    How can I check if a font exists on a system dependant on the OS?
    Win98
    NT4.0
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    Vista

    Any hints, tips or examples are welcome.
    Last edited by Rick_Stanich; 01-12-2010 at 09:23 AM.
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    Re: Does a specific font exist on system?

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    Re: Does a specific font exist on system?

    I'm intrigued - why do you need to know, and what exactly did you mean by "dependent on the OS"?
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    Re: Does a specific font exist on system?

    Maybe you can make use of John's approach of scanning the Font list in excel.
    http://spreadsheetpage.com/index.php...stalled_fonts/
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    Re: Does a specific font exist on system?

    Quote Originally Posted by romperstomper View Post
    I'm intrigued - why do you need to know, and what exactly did you mean by "dependent on the OS"?
    I have a macro that is font dependant for GD&T characters and the software is ran on any of the mentioned OS's. I dont think all font files are in the same folder location on each OS, I know NT and Vista are not.
    In my macro I want to prompt the user when they select a specific font if the font is not on there system.

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    Re: Does a specific font exist on system?

    I am not familiar with GD&T, only G&T, so I'll take your word for it.

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    Re: Does a specific font exist on system?

    Andy and shg, thanks. Both examples work.
    Now, which to use, which to use.

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    Re: Does a specific font exist on system?

    Quote Originally Posted by romperstomper View Post
    I am not familiar with GD&T, only G&T, so I'll take your word for it.
    GD&T = Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing. There are many types of fonts available for use, I make use of three of them and can adapt to most any one available. If one doesnt have the font the text is generally unreadable gibberish.

    Thanks to all whom contributed.
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