Can't convert OS 9 suitcase fonts to OpenType

[Kurt Lang]

I recently purchased all but set 2 of the MacFonts series. Sets 3 and 4 are already PostScript OpenType. The original series are Mac OS 9 style suitcase TrueType fonts, which I want to convert to PS OpenType. When I try to translate these fonts in FontLab Studio 5 (or any font of the same type), rather than translating, each typeface opens a big blank gray box in the interface. I can open then in the interface the normal way and then save as PS OT, but I have no desire to do over a thousand fonts this way. Why won't the automation work?

Edit: I downloaded the TransType Pro demo to see what would happen with that. It had no trouble translating the same fonts. I shouldn't have to purchase that software though when I already have your top of the line product which should be able to do the same thing.

[Alex Petrov (FontLab)]

rather than translating, each typeface opens a big blank gray box in the interface. I can open then in the interface the normal way and then save as PS OT, but I have no desire to do over a thousand fonts this way. Why won't the automation work?

The question is not clear enough. Did you mean the Action Set command in the Tools menu?

[Kurt Lang]

Hello Alex,

Yes, when using an Action set to do them all at once. I have no trouble using this same method for Type 1, TrueType (non suitcase type with a .ttf extension), or other fonts. Just Mac OS 9 (and earlier) suitcase TrueType fonts cause the problem.

All preferences are set according to the manual for opening TrueType and saving PS OpenType.

[Kurt Lang]

Any suggestions? Still testing on your end?

[Alex Petrov (FontLab)]

Just another one bug. The code from Windows was ported to Mac and there was nothing about suitcases.
We will have to live with this until the next version release. 

[Kurt Lang]

Drat! Well, I'm in no hurry to convert them, so I'll wait until version 6, which another thread notes should be available this year. Thanks!

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