Re: [Groff] use of addftinfo

[Werner LEMBERG]

> I am trying to figure out the purpose of addftinfo.
> 
> The manual pages say "what" it does -- but why does it?

It converts AT&T troff font metric files to groff's metric format
(i.e., guesses some information which must be probably tweaked
manually afterwards).

> What is a real-life example of using addftinfo?

If you have special set of fonts prepared for AT&T (di)troff, this
tool might be useful.

> Is addftinfo only used behind-the-scenes by other tools?

I don't think so.

> Is it used by anyone or anything?

Probably no longer.


    Werner