Re: [ft] FT_Set_Char_Size vs. FT_Set_Pixel_Sizes

[Werner LEMBERG]

>> I am using FreeType not to render to screen but just to rasterize a
>> font for some esoteric purpose that I won't bother to describe.
>> That said should I be using FT_Set_Char_Size or FT_Set_Pixel_Sizes?

It doesn't matter.  Both work the same.

>> As I am not rendering to screen, dpi does not matter in the
>> slightest bit.

Well, then use FT_Set_Pixel_Sizes.

> Also, I am confused as to why the size (i.e. dimensions) of a face
> are specified before a glyph is selected, bearing in mind that
> glphys tend to have different widths and heights.  That said, why
> then specify a face size?

Just compare this to the font size in your browser if zoom in or out.
This essentially sets the global size for the currently used font.


    Werner