DTL FontMaster Manual1.1 PDF

dtl beziermaster: tools menu
i - Disconnection
This is a powerfull function to cut a single contour is into two contours
with an overlap. Especially in combination with the Hidden Line function,
the i-Disconnection function can be of great value for font production. For
instance, a database of diuerent serifs can be built and connected to the
stems at a later stage of the production.
The selection of the location of the cut can be done by selecting two be
points (the function is executed immediately after having clicked onto the
second be point) or by dragging the mouse by holding the left mouse
button down over the contour part which has to be separated. The function
is executed immediately after having released the mouse button.
The overlap is set in the Disconector Overlap (units) option in the
Config menu.
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Disconnecting is very easy; just select
a point with the mouse and
consequently select another point.
Two closed contours will be generated
automatically. In the illustrations this
action is repeated until all three serifs
could be removed.
It is possible to build a database of
serifs that for instance can be
connected numerically to the stems
using the Merge Character and
Hidden Lines functions.