NAME

gftype - translate a generic font file for humans to read

SYNTAX

gftype [options] gf_file_name [output_file_name]

DESCRIPTION

translates a generic font file (output by Metafont) to a file humans can read. It also serves as a gf file-validating program (i.e., if can read it, it’s correct) and as an example of a gf-reading program for conversion programs.

The gf filename on the command line must be complete. Because the resolution is part of the extension, it would not make sense to add on a default extension as is done with TeX or dvi-reading software. All output is to standard output. 

OPTIONS

The output file can include a symbolic listing of the gf commands, and/or bit-map images of the characters (which makes it a lot longer).  Both options are specified by command line switches. 

-mDisplays the symbolic listing of commands (mnemonics). 

-iDisplays the bit-map of each character. 

SEE ALSO

mf(1), lpr(1)
Donald Knuth, MetafontWare

AUTHORS

David Fuchs wrote the program. The program was published as part of the MetafontWare technical report, available from Stanford. Pierre MacKay ported it to Unix for WEB-to-C. 

7th Edition  —  10/6/88