AFP Fonts

When my AFP batch in generated the fonts are in top of each other and the special characters are not being interpreted. When I open my AFP my file with an AFP viewer I get a Missing codec font resource message... Any suggestions??

verify that your AFP viewer has reference to your font lib resources. Once you have made your AFP viewer point to your resources it will show up OK. if not, verify your font and print DPI.

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Embeded fonts AFP file

Is there a way to embade the fonts in an afp file? I tried using the DownloadFonts = Yes but it still asks for the resources when opening the AFP file; is there another way to accomplish this?

Check out the AFPRESRC utility. I believe it's available in 11.4 and higher.

After updating to 10.7.4 can no longer connect to a NAS using afp. Any ideas?

Just upgraded to 10.7.4 from 10.6.8.
We use a NAS to store and back-up work but am now unable to connect using afp.
I can connect using SMB but this means I loose all the resource forks on my fonts etc.
Any ideas?

Hi Linc
Thanks for that. Had absolutely no idea what most of that meant but it seems to have worked.
Many thanks again.
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Mavericks unable to view contents of AFP shares

I have one test machine in a digital production environment I manage that first exhibited this issue when I installed Mavericks. I have since reproduced the issue on personal Mavericks systems as well as other Mavericks systems at other client locations whom I manage. The basic issue is, the Finder is pretty easily taxed to the point where it cannot display folder contents without a lag. It is consistently reproduceable at a particular client's, who has a fiber-connected RAID shared from an Intel Xserve running OS X 10.5.8., but I have seen incarnations of this basic problem on other systems, at other sites, both with other network shares/storage, as well as directly connected external drives and even on a host systems' own hard drive. In all cases, the issue only exhibits in a Mavericks Finder, and other versions of Mac OS do not have a problem. When it occurs, you see a spinner in the Finder window corner that indicates it is fetching the contents of the directory, and ostensibly, the larger the size or folder depth of the contents, the longer the wait. I first noticed the issue with OS X 10.9, and it has persisted unchanged thourhg OS X 10.9.1.
Here's a more literal/specific description, all shares are accessed via AFP:
It first came to my attention when we were trying to copy some files to a machine with a USB 3.0 card, we were under the gun for time and intended to copy the files from our RAID to a machine that would then be able to copy files to an external drive the fastest. Said USB card was only supported/recognized by OS 10.9. When we went to the desired file location on our RAID, booted to a Mavericks OS, a certain folder (about 7 folders deep, on a 4TB RAID, viewing several Adobe CS files, some as large as 2GB's each) appeared empty. That same folder on another machine (OS 10.6.8) displayed the contents fine. I moved our Mavericks-installed hard drive to multiple Mac Pros, each one exhibiting the porblem only when booted to 10.9. Eventually I noticed the previously mentioned spinner in the Mavericks Finder when the files seemed to be missing, everntually discovering that I could leave the window open, and the contents would display after about 10 minutes.
I have researched and tried the following (a general Google/Bing search on "Slow Mavericks Finder" will reiterate these same suggestions), all have not helped the issue for any machine in my reach:
• Running these line commands:
sudo vi /etc/auto_master
In this file comment out /net with # (#/net .....)
sudo automount -vc
• Disabling/enabling scrollbar display
• Removing all "Tags" from the sidebar
On thing tried that did work, was booting the Mavericks system in Safe Mode, which is not usable for all the other things it disables, but it displays the same problem shares/files fine when booted in this mode.
My personal suspicion is that whatever was changed in the Finder in order to facilitate/support the new tagging system, lies at the root of these woes, but so far I have found no way to completely disable the tagging feature. I can only remove Tags from the Finder sidebar via Finder > Preferences, but the issue remains either way.
Can anyone advise?

I believe the quote means it disables file sharing as a host
No, that's not what it means, but taking what you say at face value, the article may be out of date.
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Need to create PCL that doesn't reference the resident device fonts

Greetings SAP folks,
JSYK where I'm coming from on this...I am a print/data stream guy. I know little about the workings of SAP.
The workflow of the customer is......SAPscript to PCL to IBM's AFP (Advanced Function Presentation) to IBM IPDS (Intelligent Printer Data Stream) to a Kodak Press Controller.
The basic issue is this....the fonts being used from beginning to end must all be of the same typeface or font family and the glyph metrics must be as close as possible. If not, the results are character and word spacing issues (too close together or too far apart).
To be more specific, the issue is that the customer has specified Helvetica, Times and Courier fonts in their SAPscript and after I dump of the PCL escape sequences, it shows me that Universe, CG Times and Courier fonts, respectively, are being referenced.   The PCL is then transformed by another application from the queue into IBM's AFP which is then routed to their z/OS mainframe and into a JES queue where a functional subsystem called Print Services Facility (PSF) transforms the AFP into a specific printer communication protocol called IPDS that is used for printing on the Kodak press.
The Kodak customer that I'm working with has SAP R/3 4.6C running on AIX and the issue that we are having is that the generation of PCL must contain the correct PCL font family name or must contain a soft font with the correct font family (typeface) name and the correct glyph character attributes. From all that I've read about SAPscripts, printer device drivers, OTF files, uploading and accessing soft fonts, it would appear to me that there must be a switch or PCL escape sequence that can be set somewhere that tells the PCL device driver to use the soft fonts or use the typeface name and font metrics that are contained in the PRI file (HPLJ4100).
What I'm seeing in the PCL, I would interpreted that the application did not supply enough information about the font and based the font selection hierarchy from the HP PCL5 Reference Guide, the font reference being placed in the PCL is that of a "resident" font and not what we need.
I have in my possession the 1984/1985 Adobe PFM/PFB files and FontLab Studio so that I can create TTF's and/or AFM/INF files for uploading.
If there is a switch to turn on or attribute to set that enables soft font downloading or something that tells the PCL device driver to use the font metric information contained in the PRI file, that would be good to know. Otherwise, I need to know if the SE73 documentation is the correct path that I have to take in order to get what they need.   Keep in mind that they are running on AIX and not Windows.
Thanks,
Paul

Dear Sean, my new hero...
This worked beautifully... it is actually a better solution than what I was trying to do, which would have created a huge, 100MB .exe...
Your suggestion is exactly what I was hoping I could do... it even protected my Photoshop files in the directory. (I'd never noticed that "protect" option before!!)
Thank you so, so much for your help!!!!

InDesign CS4 (ver.6) can not package all images from afp mounted server

I'm experiencing an issue on multiple Intel Mac's running OS 10.6.8 when packaging files some of the server based art does not collect.
In some folers some of the art collects and in the same folder some other files don't.
The missing files are generally .jpg or .eps and it's a combination of these files that are not being collected.
Images are sometimes shared between users but the missing images do not appear to be open elsewhere.
The docuemtns are stored across several AFP mounted server hosted on a Windows 2004 Server running ExtremeZIP to allow AFP cpnnection.
Moving the files to different volumes on the server does not appear to resolve this issue.
Any thoughts or questions? Apologies if this isn't clear.

I just had this happen again with a new InDeslgin CS4 file, I took the missing images and relinked them to a new folder I just created on my desktop and it still does nt collect these files. So not only the server, but now my desktop, and it's not just my computer, I can reproduce on other macs in 10.6.8
I convertd the files from .EPS (from Photoshop: they're flattned) to .PDF (from Apple Preview) and relinked them, and I was not able to package either.
I did find the solution:
I checked off "Include Fonts and Links Hidden and Non-Printing Content"
even though these items were on visible layers and not on the pasteboard they were excluded before I checked it off.
Thanks for your help!

Shared fonts on XSAN

Hi,
I work for a mid sized Media company. We have around 12 editors working simultaneously off different machines, in different offices using the one xsan.
The most common problem we encounter is different fonts installed on different machines. One editor will have a custom range of fonts on his machine while another does not, this causes problems when different editors open projects on different machines. Fonts go offline too often.
My question is, is there a way of having a "stock" of installed fonts on the xsan, and an application installed on each machine that automatically watches this folder and syncs any changes to the local machine?
Or, is there a better way of going about this font-syncing issue?
Thank you for your help,
-Alex

OS X supports the use of /Network/Library as a valid reference path for common Library items like fonts. This is generally not a SAN deployment solution, but an Open Directory/File Services implementation. It requires an OD Master (which you probably have because you are running XSan) and the acceptance of using guest access on the AFP service. Thus, a share point is defined as an auto-mount and all bound systems will have access to it. This allows all fonts to exist on a central location (the server) and be managed by IT.
Generally fonts on Xsan I would discourage. While everything usually works, Xsan filesystem will split the resource and data forks. With traditional Mac postscript fonts this could lead to problems. Create the share on the boot volume of the file server. That will ensure that the fonts are on an HFS volume and resource/data fork will be handled natively.
Also, you can look into the font server products from Extensis. I've never been a big fan of these, but your needs may be different.
Hope this helps.

Why do fonts appear distorted when...

...there's more than a single instance of Acrobat open at a time?
The text was rendered to shape in Photoshop before being saved as a PDF, so the vector data would be retained despite losing editing capabilities.
When I open the resulting PDF in acrobat, everything looks fine. The fonts are perfect, and I can zoom in to near-atom levels and everything is smooth and perfect.
However, if I try opening it when there's already an instance of acrobat open, the fonts are distorted... jagged... almost unreadable (almost).
Why?

Gary Looft wrote:
They show up as Unix executable files
Kurt is very likely right, but we need more info to try to fix it.
Server details?
What version of Mac OS X can view the fonts?
What protocol do they use?
What protocol do you use?
If they connect to the server with a different protocol from you (eg, AFP vs SMB), try switching to the same protocol. That may very well not solve the problem, but it's the first step.

SMB would be GREAT except for FONTS

Small mac network running a windows 2000 server for file sharing. 2 options for sharing:
1. AFP (Apple Filing Protocol) - Current
PROs
- Supports Mac OS 9 files (resource folks)
- No conversion of illegal characters.
CONs
- Requires SFM to be running.
- 32 character file name limitation
2. SMB (Windows Native) - Preferred.
PROs
- Existing shares.
- Long file names.
CONs
- Converts illegal characters.
- No Mac OS 9 files. (resource forks).
This year we completed the transfer from Macs running 9 to X. Classic no longer required. Currently using AFP, but would like to move to SMB to support longer file names. The biggest hurdle is that our font collections are from MacOS 9 and when copying printer fonts, the font appears as 0 Kb. (I suspect this is due to the info being stored in the resource fork which is not transferred correctly).
Is there a work-around for the Mac OS 9 Postscript fonts that will allow them to be copied to an SMB volume?
Thanks
Matt.
G5 2.0 x2, 2.5GB Ram, 2x160GB Mac OS X (10.3.9)

Hi Matt!
By moving away from Mac OS 9 and Classic support you're expanding your options for solutions. Any solution that requires both Mac OS 9 and Mac OS X support would require an AFP solution and the only real game in town is ExtremeZ-IP from <http://www.grouplogic.com>. MacServeIP is another AFP server solution but I won't recommend it because its support the past few years has been very sparse.
Any files placed on your server via AFP that you want to access via SMB must first be copied off the server via AFP and then replaced via SMB. Apple's implementation of SMB will preserve the characteristics you're after.
However, for regular ongoing file sharing for your Macs I recommend you don't use Apple's SMB. It's not very well done and you'll often come across file permissions issues due to the hidden "._" files. These files are also an annoyance to Windows users who like to browse the server showing hidden files.
If you have relatively few Macs I suggest you install a better SMB client on your Macs such as Dave or ADMitMac from <http://www.thursby.com>. It's a much better SMB client and is very well-supported by Thursby, which been around for years.
PROs
- Well-supported application
- Eliminates problems caused by Apple's SMB implementation
CONs
- Requires one license for every workstation (more administration)
I consider the best solution to be ExtremeZ-IP, which supports the Mac OS native file sharing protocol, plus ExtremeZ-IP supports backward compatible AFP clients such as Mac OS 9.
PROs
- Well-supported application
- Supports Mac OS native AFP file sharing protocol
- Is installed on each file server (less administration)
CONs
- Can be expensive compared to the number of Mac clients you have
Hope this helps! bill
1 GHz Powerbook G4 Mac OS X (10.4.8)

Can LT 2 import 1.2 fonts?

Can LT 2 import either 1.2 AFD/AFP files. The original India SYS 9 (precursor to LT before Apple bought it) program had some great fonts I want to use. How would you import them into 2. I can't seem to see them in the preferences browser or the media browser.
Thanks
Enio

David
FYI posted on Creative Cow. Sjon gave me the answer. Hurrah!
I think you are in luck today, my friend. You wil need to set up a LiveType Data folder inside Your Hard Drive > Library > Application Support > LiveType. Put all the .afd files in this folder. Also, inside the LiveFonts folder (same location) put a folder named India Fonts (or any other name that you want to use) and put the .afp and .mov (or .mp4) files inside this folder. It will show up in the pull down on the LT Media Browser (the one that says Pro Series or Collectors Edition). I know they will work with LT 1.2 and I think they will work with LT 2.x
Sjon

Shared font library shows as off in font book.

was ok since i set it up more than a yr, actually is no good.
rebind client, reboot client
reboot server, reboot client
afp working and everything working except my shared fonts. ive even remove and replace ony one known good font in the shared library font folder. still no good.
thx for your help.

Tom Gewecke wrote:
The dropdown list probably uses the internal font name, and I think the only way to change this is with a font editor, like FontForge or FontLab.
Thanks again Tom. You're right. This seems to be the problem. I need a font editor to change the name. I downloaded Fontforge but couldn't figure out how to use it and Fontlab is too pricey for what I need. In any case, while searching for downloads I read that changing font names is not recommended. It just puzzles me that if I access the font via Mac HD/Library/Fonts, I get the name epgyobld.ttf yet it displays EPSON ëæçsèëëÃÇa in font book and application drop down font lists.
However, I chanced upon a work around in another forum. It involves creating a new font collection folder for each font I want to rename but cannot rename. The new folder is given the name I want and the un-renameable font is put into it e.g. I've placed EPSON ëæçsèëëÃÇa into a new collection folder called EPSON-FUTO-GYOSHO. It means having 8 new folders each containing one font - clumsy but at least I can now find the font when I need it..

Clearing Unwanted AFP Connection

I have a brand new unit and copied over my apps and profile as part of the set up process. Along with it came a setting for an old, and no longer existing, AFP server (by IP address). Now, during every startup, I receive an "AFP Connection Status" window looking for this non-existant server, which I never received on the old G4. The only reference I found for it was under the Finder in "recent servers", which I cleared.
I'm looking for suggestions on where else to look and what to change to remove this entry all together.
Thanks

there is probably a file it's looking for on the old server such as a font, file or folder.
I remember this happening to me when I pointed Safari's default download location from the desktop to a testing server. once it was offline it would hang and hang with the AFP message.
figuring out which one may be tricky, but I think that's probably it.
good luck.

Fonts missing for random users on random computers

Hello, We're running network home folders (10.4.9 and 10.4.10 client - 10.4.10 server) and recently there's been weird issue with fonts for certain users on certain computers disappearing.
These users can use other computers and other users can use these computers without a problem, but something with the specific user on the specific computer is screwing with the fonts. You can see them all in /Library/Fonts, but when a word processing app is used (Word, Appleworks, iWork, etc), the font list has only about 20 fonts.
Anybody have any ideas?

Hi
On the Server create a folder in the Shared Items folder and call it Library, create another folder within that folder and call it Fonts. Copy all the fonts you wish your network users to use into that folder. Launch Server Admin and make sure Guest Access is enabled for the AFP Service. Go back to WGM and share that folder and use standard POSIX to apply permissions. Make admin the Owner with Read/Write privs, admin as the Group with Read Only privs and Everyone with Read Only privs.
By default when you create new share point, Guest Access is enabled for AFP and SMB. Leave these as they are. You disable FTP sharing if you wish. Select Network Mount and authenticate using the Directory Administrator account. Enable Network Mounting of the newly created share point and set it for Shared Library Use.
For the setting to take effect restart the clients.
Tony

All PostScript fonts corrupt after InDesign Packaging

One of my design partners who is using ID CS4 on Snow Leopard packages files she works on for me and gives them to me. EVERY time, all PostScript fonts are packages as zero bytes. OpenType or TrueType fonts will come through fine.
This has been on ongoing problem and a huge headache. The issue is not religated to sending files to me. Printers and other collaborator receive these packaged fonts in the same corrupt condition.
I have seen other mention this here before, but never have I seen anyone resolve this issue. I may have even posted about it last year. Is there anyone who has any insight about this problem?
I have attached an image showing the font directory of the most recent package for reference. You can see the PS fonts aren't even recognized as fonts, while the OT are.

If you're connected to a server trying to package a InDesign file. You might make sure you're connect via: smb,,,, and not afp, I've seen that do some funky things to fonts.
That is a really good idea.
Also, you could use TransType Pro to try and convert or format the font differently.
That idea is as bad as your last one was good.
I wonder how H&FJ feel about Gotham being "converted" to another format. Hey, why don't you contact them and ask 'em if your EULA permits conversion to other font formats?
So, one more tidbit. If the fonts are zipped straight, using OSX's zip feature and then emailed. they are also fried. So, that one fact, seems to pioint to the OS's handling of PostScript fonts either as an OS or the zip feature or some specific setting on my colleague's computer.
You must mean "if the fonts are zipped ... straight AFTER packaging ... they are also fried." You mean that, right?
Try having your colleague just package, and then look in the Fonts folder BEFORE you do anything - before zipping, moving to flash drive, et cetera. If they are zero K at that point, then go look at the fonts out in the OS, from wherever they're being collected. If your colleague has only one copy of the Gotham set on the HD and, post package, the packaged fonts are zero K, then you've pretty much proved that InDesign is frying the fonts. At that point, you're looking at solutions like resetting preferences, reinstalling, stuff like that.
I still think that it's more likely that something else is going on. E.g. one set of fully functional T1s in Applications/InDesign/Fonts, another set of fried 0K fonts in /Library/Fonts, InDesign is rendering the doc using the real fonts in /InDesign/Fonts but grabbing the 0K fried fonts out of /Library/Fonts for packaging.
Yeah it's farfetched, I know.

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