HX1 Posted August 16, 2009 Share Posted August 16, 2009 About 5 years ago I ran into this huge problem with my fonts in Windows XP SP3. I had just over 1GB of fonts. I had collected these fonts from various installations, collections found on the web, and from free font sites all over. I was collecting these fonts so that I could start to learn how to design various things, and I needed 'artist media' to work with.I began to notice that it could take up to three minutes to open my 'Fonts' folder and that there seemed to be issues, I started deleting them. ( not recommended ) So, I got it down to about 200 MB, and forgot about collecting fonts as it seemed to be a problem.As I progressed I found that I could not do without fonts to work with. I began to collect them again and use them for many things, but again I ran into this problem.. it even slowed my Windows Startup time. I began to search for a program that was a well-rounded resources for viewing, managing, and using fonts outside of the normal default way that Windows offers.I found a few programs...FontExpert 2009 by Proxima Software seemed to be my best found solution for the problem. I have the full version with the Adobe InDesign Plugin, but I have since run across several other programs and just a hand full of topics about the best software for this purpose. Now, I am managing about 760 MB of fonts, and I can use them outside of the windows folder with option to activate and deactivate the file for temporary use.My question is there a better software to use for this purpose, and relating to the reason(s) I have stated above?...ANDWhy is this software better? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bizarre™ Posted August 16, 2009 Share Posted August 16, 2009 I don't have any specific program in mind.As for managing fonts, I never forget to remove the check of copy fonts to Fonts folder.I always put other fonts into another drive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrator DKT27 Posted August 16, 2009 Administrator Share Posted August 16, 2009 Well I don't know about the soft you have mentioned but I have been using "FontList" from sometime and it is great, try. Well I don't know it will help you or not but it has been very useful to me. ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HX1 Posted August 16, 2009 Author Share Posted August 16, 2009 Looks cool, this would help when trying to use the tiny program window to view your fonts...or select one at a time...I actually have about 1296 fonts installed.. and another 5,000 that aren't....I think it would be a good program for people just looking for a quick solution to view whats installed, :thumbsup: but you are right...FontExpert takes care of a few of my issues a little better...especially accessing un-installed fonts and temporarily activating them for use. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karachidude Posted August 16, 2009 Share Posted August 16, 2009 hey heathLith's Font Pack Over 50 000 fonts for both PC and Mac Designers.Web Based FontsType 1 FontsTrue Type FontsA FontsWestern FontsEastern and Cyrillic FontsFunky Fonts for all applicationsEDIT:Sorry this aint for font management :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karachidude Posted August 16, 2009 Share Posted August 16, 2009 Fontcase Fontcase is a font management application that provides an elegant and powerful workflow to help you organise the fonts you have installed on your system. Designed to be an iTunes for your fonts, Fontcase has a powerful tagging system, which is designed to let you control your fonts like you control your music.http://bohemiancoding.com/fontcase/index.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bearoninternet Posted August 16, 2009 Share Posted August 16, 2009 For professional fontmanagement: suitcaseIt's leading the graphical industry for years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HX1 Posted August 16, 2009 Author Share Posted August 16, 2009 I think I may check this one out.. :thumbsup:EDIT: I wasn't real impressed.. It's definitely a good program.. Some of the same functions..Definitely along the lines of what I was looking for....I think FontExpert 2009 has got me though.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karachidude Posted August 16, 2009 Share Posted August 16, 2009 Printers.Apprentice.Lose Your Mind Development publishes Printer's Apprentice, a powerful font manager for Microsoft Windows Vista & XP. It is the perfect companion for any project - web design, desktop publishing, even scrapbooking!Printer's Apprentice features printing, installing and uninstalling functions for TrueType, OpenType and Adobe Type 1 font files. The software prints gorgeous catalogs and sample sheets for all your fonts.Printer's Apprentice has been featured in PC Magazine, InfoWorld, MSDN Magazine and other top-notch computer publications. See for yourself why other Windows font managers and utilities can't compete with Printer's Apprentice and our other utilities!http://www.loseyourmind.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HX1 Posted August 17, 2009 Author Share Posted August 17, 2009 Another good program..again.. along the lines of what I was looking for.. Some of the same options.. Odd I did not find a few of these before.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karachidude Posted August 17, 2009 Share Posted August 17, 2009 glad u like it :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avonlea Posted August 22, 2009 Share Posted August 22, 2009 Wow, this is very interesting and very useful, thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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