Sonya Posted May 23, 2019 Share Posted May 23, 2019 Hi I have downloaded Canvas script to paint.net which is a PUA encoded font. The help for the font says you have to use the character map to add the splashes and splats that go in the private area. I read a forum post on here about installing a character map and picked up from that there is a WhichSymbolPlus plug-in available. I have installed this to paint. What I don't know is what to do now. When I click on Canvas script in the font drop down menu on paint the characters appear without the splashes and splats and I can't see how to access the plug in. I am not very tech savvy I am afraid so if you do take the time to reply (thanks) please bear this in mind! Best wishes and thanks Sonya Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HyReZ Posted May 23, 2019 Share Posted May 23, 2019 Greetings, I have not used the plugin nor have I examined the comments to the link that will attach below, but there maybe so help for you here: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pixey Posted May 23, 2019 Share Posted May 23, 2019 Hello @Sonya and Welcome The Which Symbol Plus goes into the paint.net Effects Folder and then is found here: It can only find symbols/text that are already in the Windows Font Folder on your computer. I don't think paint.net can work with script. Here is a post in another thread by @Rick Brewster about script: Posted September 10, 2018 Sorry, there isn't yet any scripting support. Someday ? The list of stuff to implement is very long ... although scripting and a richer plugin API have an amplifying effect, so it may see the light of day sooner rather than later. EDIT: Please disregard above. So, we have to work out how to get that font you need, into the Windows Font Folder. I have read this article on the subject, but I need more time to work it out. Hopefully someone else will know before I solve it 😁 Quote How I made Jennifer & Halle in Paint.net My Gallery | My Deviant Art "Rescuing one animal may not change the world, but for that animal their world is changed forever!" anon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick Brewster Posted May 23, 2019 Share Posted May 23, 2019 That's a totally different meaning for the word 'script' Quote The Paint.NET Blog: https://blog.getpaint.net/ Donations are always appreciated! https://www.getpaint.net/donate.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pixey Posted May 23, 2019 Share Posted May 23, 2019 2 minutes ago, Rick Brewster said: That's a totally different meaning for the word 'script' Ahh - thank you for explaining that Quote How I made Jennifer & Halle in Paint.net My Gallery | My Deviant Art "Rescuing one animal may not change the world, but for that animal their world is changed forever!" anon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sonya Posted May 24, 2019 Author Share Posted May 24, 2019 (edited) Thanks so much @Pixey. I have found the WhichSymbolPlus in the Effects folder and been able to use it so that is good news. As you said though it doesn't help get the extra effects with the Canvas font. I had a quick look at that article link you posted but it's a bit beyond me I'm afraid. Thank you for taking the time to have a look for me. @HyReZ thanks that's where I got the info about the WhichSymbolPlus plug in before I installed it. Many thanks all for your help. Best wishes Sonya Edited May 24, 2019 by Sonya Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HyReZ Posted May 24, 2019 Share Posted May 24, 2019 Maybe the information here will help using the Windows built-in Character Map viewer:https://fontbundles.net/canvas-font Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sonya Posted May 24, 2019 Author Share Posted May 24, 2019 @HyReZ thanks - that's the article I have already read but it's not specific to using Canvas font in paint.net. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pixey Posted May 24, 2019 Share Posted May 24, 2019 Hi @Sonya. I did a bit of research and found out this: 1. Download Canvas Script (you can use the link @HyReZ gave) - I logged in with Facebook. 2. Go to top tool bar - Free Fonts - canvas script. 3. Below the video is the free download in blue. 4. Save the Zip and open it. 5. Go to Control Panel on your Computer and add the Canvas-Regular.otf to the Font Folder. What I've discovered is that you can then pull it up in the WhichSymbolPlus................. BUT you would have to add a new layer in paint.net, and move the text yourself, as each time you type the text appears over the first one. Most annoying. Also, I notice that they only give you one free font with the free download, then if you want more, you must pay. It does, however, work when you use Word. Quote How I made Jennifer & Halle in Paint.net My Gallery | My Deviant Art "Rescuing one animal may not change the world, but for that animal their world is changed forever!" anon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sonya Posted May 24, 2019 Author Share Posted May 24, 2019 Thanks everyone I have solved it. I found this tutorial here on how to access glyphs in PaintShop Pro https://designbundles.net/design-school/accessing-glyphs-paintshop-pro I don't have paint shop pro but it works in my ordinary free paint.net. Thanks again for your help and especially to @Pixey for offering to wade through that long article. Sonya Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sonya Posted May 24, 2019 Author Share Posted May 24, 2019 Oh @Pixey I've just seen your post - so that is another way to do it. Thank you I'll try your way now. Best wishes Sonya Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick Brewster Posted May 24, 2019 Share Posted May 24, 2019 Windows also has a built-in app called, appropriately enough, Character Map It's a bit old and clumsy, but you might find it useful. Quote The Paint.NET Blog: https://blog.getpaint.net/ Donations are always appreciated! https://www.getpaint.net/donate.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HyReZ Posted May 24, 2019 Share Posted May 24, 2019 4 hours ago, Sonya said: @HyReZ thanks - that's the article I have already read but it's not specific to using Canvas font in paint.net. It is specific about using the Windows Character Map that Rick has also suggested; with the Canvas Script font that is being discused here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pixey Posted May 24, 2019 Share Posted May 24, 2019 I tried to use the Character Map but it doesn't show up the script that @Sonya is looking for. Actually Canvas font DOES now show up in the Windows Character Map (as I saved it previously explained in an earlier post) into the Windows Font Folder. However, although I see it in the Character Map I have tried, in vain, to copy and paste to no avail as per instructions in the link here Quote How I made Jennifer & Halle in Paint.net My Gallery | My Deviant Art "Rescuing one animal may not change the world, but for that animal their world is changed forever!" anon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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