Press release from MegaType Software

FONTVERTER is Here!!!

	FONTVERTER for the Atari ST line of computers will begin
shipping on Monday, December 4, 1989.  This program allows the
conversion of outline fonts between PageStream and Calamus
desktop publishing packages.  Users will now be able to use the
exact same font outline with both packages, enabling the user
owning both programs to determine which program they want to use
for a certain job based on the needed capabilities of the
program, instead of trying to make do because the font required
is only available for one of the package.

	Fontverter is a conversion program, NOT AN EDITOR.  Due to the
radical differences in the font handling in each program, to
utilize FONTVERTER, a font editor will be required in the
destination format.  What that means is to convert a PageStream
font to Calamus, you will need the Calamus font editor to add
kerning tables, to change rotation direction of some of the paths
to allow the font to fill properly, and to adjust the em square. 

	When converting a Calamus font for use with PageStream, the
outline is converted to the original Publishing Partner format,
from there it is converted to PageStream, and to Postscript if
needed, using FONTEDIT.PRG, which is distributed with PageStream
and put up on all major BBS systems by SoftLogik.  This is due to
the absence of a full editor for PageStream.  The user will
require the use of Font Design Partner or the original Publishing
Partner editor to create screen fonts, and set the font widths,
along with proper adjustment of the em square. Automatic screen
font generation can be achieved with Font Design Partner, so it
is the recomended editor.

	FONTVERTER is available directly from MegaType software, or
from your favorite dealer.  To order direct, send $39.95 in US
funds, including shipping. (Money Order will ship immediately,
personal checks allow 2 weeks to clear).  No COD orders. Indiana
residents include 5% sales tax. ($41.95 total)  

	Send orders to:
	MegaType
	PO BOX 645
	South Bend, IN 46624     

Dealer and Distributor inquiries and welcome.  Quantity discounts
for users groups are also accepted.  Address inquiries to the
above address, on your letterhead, or leave E-Mail to DFTURNOCK
on Genie.  Dealers/Distributors please include proof of
dealership, and a dealer/distributor price list will be sent or
e-mailed to you ASAP.

	Happy Fontverting!!!!!!!!!!!!