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Bitmap Fonts vs Dynamic Fonts
« on: November 12, 2013, 10:30:22 AM »
Hi all,

I was just wondering if someone was able to give be a brief overview of the pros and cons of Bitmap fonts and Dynamic fonts in NGUI?

Thanks,

C

Nicki

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Re: Bitmap Fonts vs Dynamic Fonts
« Reply #1 on: November 12, 2013, 10:54:07 AM »
The same as bitmap vs vector fonts everywhere else. :)

Bitmap fonts
Pro:
Free to customize effects in the bitmap
Predefined and predictable

Con:
4 color channels used (4x memory space use)
Must have all potential glyphs exported


Dynamic fonts
Pro:
8 bit alpha used ( less memory)
Generated run time from ttf - has all glyphs from that ttf. (localization ++)
Only uses the glyphs you request

Con:
Limited effects on the labels

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Re: Bitmap Fonts vs Dynamic Fonts
« Reply #2 on: November 12, 2013, 12:06:40 PM »
Thanks