Custom Fonts for Signage - MagnumMacKivler/trakpak3 GitHub Wiki

Trakpak3's entities tp3_sign_prop and tp3_sign_world use actual fonts, rather than textures, for rendering text. Normally, the system has access to any font currently installed on your operating system. As such, there may be some discrepancies between different operating systems (Windows/Mac OS/Linux).

Using a Default Font

Gmod supplies seven fonts for you to use. These fonts (.ttf format) are located in garrysmod/resource/fonts/. It is recommended to use one of these fonts first, since it's practically guaranteed the user will have it.

• Akbar
• Coolvetica
• Roboto
• Roboto Bk
• Roboto Cn
• Roboto Lt
• Roboto Th

If you don't want to use a Gmod core font, it's recommended to use one of the Microsoft Core Fonts because they can be found on most operating systems. For Linux users, the core fonts can be downloaded and installed here: https://sourceforge.net/projects/corefonts/

• Arial
• Courier New
• Georgia
• Impact
• Times New Roman
• Trebuchet MS
• Verdana

Using a Custom Font

Third Party or Custom fonts can be used; just remember that the Font Name keyvalue in the properties window represents the font's "print" name, and not the file name of the .ttf file. To include a custom font with your map, stick the .ttf file in resource/fonts in the addon. Only .ttf format fonts are accepted.