Re: [ft] problem with "MS Sans Serif" font

[Werner LEMBERG]

>>> I see that when FreeTypeGL calls FT_Load_Glyph, its using
>>> FT_LOAD_NO_HINTING | FT_LOAD_NO_BITMAP.
>>>
>>> Do these flags maybe not make sense for this font?
>>>
>> Well, if bitmap fonts are explicitly disabled, you won't see bitmap
>> fonts :-)
>
> The header file seems to indicate that bitmap fonts should still
> work as they'll ignore this flag.  Maybe that isn't happening?
>
>    *   FT_LOAD_NO_BITMAP ::
>    *     Ignore bitmap strikes when loading.  Bitmap-only fonts
>    *     ignore this flag.

Oops, you are right.  My memory failed.  FreeTypeGL should thus
display this font (if you select the correct size).


    Werner