How do I import a font into a Java applet with AWT? I don't want a solution in Swing, so don't bother if that's your advice, thanks.
I know I would have to have the TTF file but then I don't know how to make my applet use the file for my text.
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`java.awt.Font` is used by both AWT and Swing, so the process of loading the font is the same – MadProgrammer Sep 13 '14 at 08:38
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So how do you import a custom made font file? – user3414510 Sep 13 '14 at 08:49
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1) Why code an applet? If it is due to the teacher specifying it, please refer them to [Why CS teachers should **stop** teaching Java applets](http://programmers.blogoverflow.com/2013/05/why-cs-teachers-should-stop-teaching-java-applets/). 2) Why use AWT? See [this answer](http://stackoverflow.com/questions/6255106/java-gui-listeners-without-awt/6255978#6255978) for many good reasons to abandon AWT using components in favor of Swing. – Andrew Thompson Sep 13 '14 at 23:20
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- Load the font using
Font#createFont(int, InputStream). You can use it directly, but it's better if... - Register the font with the system
GraphicsEnvironment#registerFont
As mentioned:
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In order to be able to use a Font within a Applet context, you the Font file will need to be included within your applets Jar file.
You will then need to use something like...
InputStream is = getClass().getResourceAsStream("/path/to/font file");
Where the path is relative to your class files.
You would then use this to load the Font
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@user3414510 Java tutorial: [Lesson: Basic I/O](http://docs.oracle.com/javase/tutorial/essential/io/) – DavidPostill Sep 13 '14 at 10:01
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I'm very new to I/O. I have a file that leads to my OTF file now. I still don't understand how to use it in my applet though, even after looking at your links. – user3414510 Sep 13 '14 at 10:02