Android Question Embedding Typeface file in library

[NJDude]

Based on THIS, how do you embed a Typeface file (.ttf) in a library?

Thanks.

 

[thedesolatesoul]

Good question. Currently they are only able to be loaded from assets.
I would like to know this too.

 

[Erel]

You will need to copy the file to File.DirInternal (you can do it in the library) and then call Typeface.createFromFile.

 

[thedesolatesoul]

Currently this method is not listed here: www.b4x.com/android/help/constants.html#typeface

 

[DonManfred]

Currently this method is not listed here

Why should it? Erel is talking about code in JAVA. In java you can use Typeface.createFromFile

 

[thedesolatesoul]

Why should it? Erel is talking about code in JAVA. In java you can use Typeface.createFromFile

I see, I didnt realize that.
I'm probably confused but I believe NJDude is talking about creating a library from B4A class, compile to jar, then adding the ttf file to it.
Then you need to take the input stream from LoadFileFileFromJar(in the class mentioned by NJDude) and copy it.
Then you further need to use JO or Reflection to load it.
Also, Typeface.createFromFile should definitely be added to the B4A Typeface class as well.

 

[NJDude]

I believe NJDude is talking about creating a library from B4A class

TDS is correct, I'm referring to a B4A class compile to a library.

 

[DonManfred]

I'm probably confused but I believe NJDude is talking about creating a library from B4A class, compile to jar, then adding the ttf file to it.

Then he forgot to mention that

I did not checked the linked thread. Now i have... But honestly i must say i did not get it... I never thought that this is the issue

 

[Erel]

You can use this sub to load a typeface from a file:

Sub LoadTypefaceFromFile(Dir As String, FileName As String) As Typeface
   Dim jo As JavaObject
   jo.InitializeStatic("android.graphics.Typeface")
   Return jo.RunMethod("createFromFile", Array(File.Combine(Dir, FileName)))
End Sub
'usage example
Dim tf As Typeface = LoadTypefaceFromFile(File.DirRootExternal, "papercuts-2.ttf")
Label1.Typeface = tf

 

[Cableguy]

If i understand correctly, the only diference between create type face from file and typeface.load from assets is the ability to access outside folders, right?

 

[NJDude]

Thanks Erel, but, how would I copy the ttf file embedded in the lib to the device?

 

[DonManfred]

to access outside folders, right?

to access them from folders different to file.DirAssets, yes.