Re: Convert old formats to OpenType?

On Fri, 24 Jun 2005 23:51:56 GMT, RSD99 <rsdwla.NOSPAM@xxxxxxx> wrote:

> "...
> From cubics to quadratics
>
> It is possible that the outlines you obtain will be described as cubic
> curves. If so, it is not possible to perform an exact conversion between
> the two formats. It is, however, possible to convert the curve descriptions
> to the degree of accuracy required.
> ..."

That's worth nothing. You can convert it to a polygon "to the degree
of accuracy required" too -- that's simply a question of number of
segments.

MfG
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