I am currently working on a module for a bible translation that has several instances of text in Syriac, I downloaded a font that works in tooltip but does not display in esword. Does anyone know how to get Syriac text to display correctly in esword?
Syriac font in esword
#2
Posted 18 May 2015 - 02:38 PM
In e-Sword's options, have a look at what default fonts are used for a specific language. Now I'm not certain that if Syriac is listed as one of those languages (as I am not working from my PC, but my driod tablet). If there is a default font listed for that language, then either use that font or change the font to the one you have set when creating that resouce. At the moment I think you could have a conflict going on and e-sword isn't liking it.
Blessings,
#3
Posted 18 May 2015 - 03:35 PM
In e-Sword's options, have a look at what default fonts are used for a specific language. Now I'm not certain that if Syriac is listed as one of those languages (as I am not working from my PC, but my driod tablet). If there is a default font listed for that language, then either use that font or change the font to the one you have set when creating that resouce. At the moment I think you could have a conflict going on and e-sword isn't liking it.
Blessings,
There is no listing for Syriac in e-sword which seems to be the overall problem, the font I am using works fine in tooltip but does not display in e-sword
Edited by Tj Higgins, 18 May 2015 - 03:35 PM.
#4
Posted 19 May 2015 - 08:36 AM
Hi Tj Higgins
as you found out Syriac is not given it's own font selection like Greek, Hebrew, Latin and so on
It is very important that the Syriac font you are using a Unicode font if it is not there will be problems
have you tried your font in the Arabic selection just curious
In e-Sword what font do you have as your default font try one of these fonts
Arial
Courier new
Titus cyberbit basic
Tahoma
Times new roman
segoe family of fonts
these fonts have a Syriac section in them
IF and this is a big IF the font you used in Tool Tip Tool NT (T4) is a Unicode font you should see a difference if it is not Unicode it most likely will be boxes and or gibberish
if it displays ok but has some boxes try a different font from the list
if all of the font listed above display some boxes this means that the Syriac font that you used in T4 has special characters that the fonts above Syriac section does not have and unless you can find a font that has those characters they will only display as boxes
warning: If you use a font that does not have an English section in the font; as the default font all your english modules will become unreadable until you change the font to one that has english and there be issue with hard encoded fonts
May God change our hearts to what the truth is
2Ti_2:15 Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.
Rom_9:16 So then it is not of him that willeth, nor of him that runneth, but of God that sheweth mercy.
#5
Posted 19 May 2015 - 09:57 AM
Hi Tj Higgins
as you found out Syriac is not given it's own font selection like Greek, Hebrew, Latin and so on
It is very important that the Syriac font you are using a Unicode font if it is not there will be problems
have you tried your font in the Arabic selection just curious
In e-Sword what font do you have as your default font try one of these fonts
Arial
Courier new
Titus cyberbit basic
Tahoma
Times new roman
segoe family of fonts
these fonts have a Syriac section in them
IF and this is a big IF the font you used in Tool Tip Tool NT (T4) is a Unicode font you should see a difference if it is not Unicode it most likely will be boxes and or gibberish
if it displays ok but has some boxes try a different font from the list
if all of the font listed above display some boxes this means that the Syriac font that you used in T4 has special characters that the fonts above Syriac section does not have and unless you can find a font that has those characters they will only display as boxes
warning: If you use a font that does not have an English section in the font; as the default font all your english modules will become unreadable until you change the font to one that has english and there be issue with hard encoded fonts
My default font in esword is Times New Roman I did find a font that works in Tool Tip but it will not display in esword. I am not sure what you mean by Syriac section within certain fonts can you please explain?
#6
Posted 19 May 2015 - 10:37 AM
did you try Titus cyberbit basic as your default it has a slightly diffrent Syriac section then the other fonts on the list
Unicode fonts have a unified code system for font characters hence Unicode all a's b's c's etc. will be a's b's or c's in all Unicode fonts but will look different according to the font style and each Unicode font has language section in it but not every fonts has every language
clarification every Unicode font has a language section but not every font has characters for those languages
If Titus cyberbit basic does not work I'm almost positive that the font you found is not Unicode
what is the name of the font and can you post a section of your bible that has Syriac
Edited by DSaw, 19 May 2015 - 10:42 AM.
May God change our hearts to what the truth is
2Ti_2:15 Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.
Rom_9:16 So then it is not of him that willeth, nor of him that runneth, but of God that sheweth mercy.
#7
Posted 19 May 2015 - 10:59 AM
did you try Titus cyberbit basic as your default it has a slightly diffrent Syriac section then the other fonts on the list
Unicode fonts have a unified code system for font characters hence Unicode all a's b's c's etc. will be a's b's or c's in all Unicode fonts but will look different according to the font style and each Unicode font has language section in it but not every fonts has every language
clarification every Unicode font has a language section but not every font has characters for those languages
If Titus cyberbit basic does not work I'm almost positive that the font you found is not Unicode
what is the name of the font and can you post a section of your bible that has Syriac
The font is called Estrangelo v1.1
#8
Posted 19 May 2015 - 12:37 PM
this font will not work as a Unicode font it is set up with Syriac in the Latin block where normal English is to be
estrang latin block.png 46.85K 12 downloads
and there is nothing in the Syriac section (block)
Estrang Syriac block.png 44.81K 10 downloads
May God change our hearts to what the truth is
2Ti_2:15 Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.
Rom_9:16 So then it is not of him that willeth, nor of him that runneth, but of God that sheweth mercy.
#9
Posted 19 May 2015 - 01:15 PM
this font will not work as a Unicode font it is set up with Syriac in the Latin block where normal English is to be
and there is nothing in the Syriac section (block)
Do know you a font that will work? The font I am using does work in Tooltip but not in esword
Edited by Tj Higgins, 19 May 2015 - 01:16 PM.
#10
Posted 19 May 2015 - 04:24 PM
any on the list will work but I recommend Titus cyberbit basic
download babelmap
http://www.babelston...e/BabelMap.html
find Titus cyberbit basic on font list in babelmap then find syriac Block in the Unicode block list
then go to your document and replace the Syriac by using babelmap like a keyboard you should do tests on direction thou so when you final convert to module the Syriac direction is correct
I know this is not good news for you
someone else may have a better option
Edited by DSaw, 19 May 2015 - 04:27 PM.
May God change our hearts to what the truth is
2Ti_2:15 Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.
Rom_9:16 So then it is not of him that willeth, nor of him that runneth, but of God that sheweth mercy.
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