Large Font Sizes

Former Member over 6 years ago

My app is using the largest system font available to my knowledge, FONT_NUMBER_THAI_HOT, yet it still doesn't come close to the larger font size shown in the weather widget on the fenix 5. I would think they are using system fonts for the default widgets, but could they be importing fonts with larger sizes?

jim_m_58 over 6 years ago

It might be using a font that's not exposed to CIQ. If you'd like a larger font , you can always make your own custom font. Details on how to do that are in the programmer's guide

Former Member over 6 years ago

I think you're right. It almost looks like a Futura font, but condensed. I'll just create a bitmap of Futura which should meet what I need.

Thanks again!

jim_m_58 over 6 years ago

Look at using bmfont to create fonts and not use a bit map.
They are much more flexible and easier to use.

dc.setColor(myTempColor,Gfx.COLOR_TRANSPARENT);
dc.drawText(x,y,myBigFont,"123"+degree,Gfx.TEXT_JUSTIFY_CENTER);

for example. Same way to display a string with a standard font, with any color.

Former Member over 6 years ago

Yes, I did use bmfont in the end. Looks good in the simulator. Will sideload it next and see how it turns out.