Including custom fonts in installer packages...

Sup Gents,
Is it possible to include downloaded custom fonts in an installer package..? I'm aware other files like text files can be included but unsure how to include a font file (.ttf) files...
Good weekend to all...
Strokes

Strokes,
In relation to your first post asking how to include a custom font in an installer.
Add the .ttf (font file) to your project, under your project explorer: My Computer (right click) >> Add >> file >> .ttf (font file)
You will need to write a .bat file that will copy the .ttf (font file) from your installation destination to C:\Windows\Fonts\
Here's how you add the font installation to your installer
Under your Installer Properties >> Advanced >> Run executable at end of installation (check box) >> select .bat file
This will run the batch file after the installation
I recommend having a read of this:
http://blogs.technet.com/b/rspitz/archive/2010/09/25/how-to-install-a-font-from-the-command-line-on-...
Kev R
Kevin R
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National Instruments UK&Ireland

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