Custom Font won't change on a canvas.drawText

Question

I have a score on my canvas that changes when the user collects a star. I want to change the font on the score text to my custom font but the game crashes when I run it. The error I get is " java.lang.NullPointerException: Attempt to invoke virtual method 'android.content.res.Resources android.content.Context.getResources()' on a null object reference"

My question is does anybody know what I'm missing? I'm not too sure where I'm going wrong. Any help at all would be appreciated.

My code:

Paint scorePaint;

  Typeface typeFace = Typeface.createFromAsset(getAssets(), "fonts/PressStart2P-Regular.ttf");

    scorePaint.setTypeface(typeFace);
    scorePaint = new Paint();
    scorePaint.setColor(Color.WHITE);
    scorePaint.setTextSize(70);
    scorePaint.setTextAlign(Paint.Align.LEFT);



canvas.drawText("" + score, 0, 110, scorePaint);

It's very difficult to debug a crash without a stack trace. See [Unfortunately MyApp has stopped. How can I solve this?](/q/23353173) for Android-specific advice, and [What is a stack trace, and how can I use it to debug my application errors?](/q/3988788) for advice on what to do once you have the stack trace. If you still need help, edit your question to include the **complete stack trace**, as well as **which line of your code** the stack trace points to. — Ryan M, Sep 02 '23 at 09:46
Here, you're _probably_ calling this at the wrong time, and `getAssets()` is throwing, but it's impossible to say without a stack trace or the rest of the code. — Ryan M, Sep 02 '23 at 09:46

score -1 · Answer 1 · answered May 23 '19 at 15:39

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"fonts/PressStart2P-Regular.ttf" Checkout the file name ! may be its not the correct name use small letter

answered May 23 '19 at 15:39

Tasnuva Tavasum oshin

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Shouldn't you first create a new Paint object and then set the typeface? – Sascha May 23 '19 at 15:43
@Tasnuva oshin You see I've used it in an xml file and it worked, so the file name is correct unfortunately – Eoin May 23 '19 at 15:46
@Sascha ah my apologies I did actually do that, I must have forgot to add it to my question I'll edit that now! – Eoin May 23 '19 at 15:50
scorePaint = new Paint(); then scorePaint.setTypeface(typeFace); – Tasnuva Tavasum oshin May 23 '19 at 16:13
@Tasnuvaoshin I still get the same error unfortunately – Eoin May 23 '19 at 16:32
How would having the wrong filename cause a Context variable to be null? – Ryan M Sep 02 '23 at 09:44

Custom Font won't change on a canvas.drawText

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