Bitmap fonts look much better than TrueType / OpenType at lower resolutions. Currently, only one bitmap font is included. There are vast libraries of fonts for the Apple II, in various formats:
- Standard 7x8 hi-res fonts (also used on the Apple ///)
- Double-size hi-res fonts (e.g. Higher Text II)
- Fontrix
- Print Shop
- IIgs QuickDraw II (approximately same format as vintage Mac)
Code for parsing and rendering these exists in CiderPress II.
The goal would be to allow fonts to be "uploaded" to the browser. These could be session-specific, i.e. reloading the page discards them all, but they're generally small enough that they could be kept in browser local storage.
Much of the work required to support this is in developing the font management UI:
- The font picker needs to present a list of fonts. Ideally a sample rendering would be shown. The names would come from the filenames.
- The font picker needs a drag & drop target and a "choose files" button.
- It must be possible to discard unwanted fonts from the list, and to scrub the entire set.
Bitmap fonts look much better than TrueType / OpenType at lower resolutions. Currently, only one bitmap font is included. There are vast libraries of fonts for the Apple II, in various formats:
Code for parsing and rendering these exists in CiderPress II.
The goal would be to allow fonts to be "uploaded" to the browser. These could be session-specific, i.e. reloading the page discards them all, but they're generally small enough that they could be kept in browser local storage.
Much of the work required to support this is in developing the font management UI: