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DOWNLOADING
To download a file from the site click on the text link below the sample graphic to download either a Font (TTF) or X3D file. A TTF file is the font you will need to install (see below) if you wish to recreate the same settings with the font shown in our sample.
On selected pages to download all files shown on the page scroll to the bottom and look for the 4shared logo. Click the link to the right of the logo and a new window will open. Scroll to the bottom of the page and click the Download button. |
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EXTRACTING
All downloadable files on the site are saved in .ZIP format meaning you will need to extract the contents before you can use them. You will need to have an application such as the shareware program WinZip to extract the contents. There are several freeware programs available that allow you to uncompress these files as well. Here are a few: Aladdin Expander, FreeZip and ZipCentral. |
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FONT (TTF) INSTALLATION
In Windows click START then SETTINGS then CONTROL PANEL. From the Control Panel double click FONTS. Select File then Install New Font... In the following dialog box locate the font files you have extracted (unzipped), select them and then click OK. Please note that often Windows will not recognize fonts (TTF files) if you merely unzip them to the FONTS folder. It is better to do a proper install as above.
It has been reported to us that sometimes the "Install New Font..." option does not appear as outlined in the above process. One solution to this has proved to be using a font management application to install new fonts. Please see the Font Management page in Tools for more info. For a detailed explanation and solution see the Other font management issues FAQ at Microsoft. |
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FONT MAKERS
Links to all font creators featured on this site are listed here. |
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TERMS OF USE
All Original Fonts (TTF) created by Fonts & Things are released as freeware for personal and commercial use.
All X3D, WEB and XAR source files as well as graphic tiles if included are free for personal and commercial use.
See Terms and Conditions for distribution information and terms for third party fonts. |
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X3D, WEB and XAR FILES
X3D files can only be opened in Xara 3D; Version 5 & Version 6 have been used in their creation and is clearly indicated at the bottom of all pages.
Version 6 can open all Version 5 files but Version 5 cannot open files created in Version 6. If you don't have a copy Xara offers a fully functional 15 day trial version which can be downloaded here.
If you want to reproduce the samples on this site you will need to download and install the Font (TTF) file located on the same page where you find a X3D file you like. However you do not need to use the same font. If you don't have the last saved font installed when a X3D file is opened on your local computer you will be prompted that Xara 3D can not locate it and will default to Arial. Don't worry the bevel, extrusion etc settings will give a similiar effect no matter which font you use.
If you have downloaded an X3D file using a WEB or XAR source file the WEB or XAR file has already been imported and there is no additional TTF file to be installed. WEB and XAR files can be imported into Xara 3D but cannot be edited. |
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EDITING X3D, WEB and XAR FILES
Simply open our X3D files and insert your own text for instant headings. Due to the height or width of characters in some TTF files we have adjusted the "Aspect ratio" of text in some X3D files so that our text would center properly in the samples. The "Aspect ratio" can be adjusted in the "Text options" window ( Options > Text... or ALT+T ).
Some X3D files use the "Color options" ( Options > Color... or ALT+C ) feature. This feature allows you to define different colors for "Front and back only" or "Sides only". To modify our settings or to create your own in the "Color options" window select "Front and back only" in the drop down menu then pick your desired color from the color bar below. Next select "Sides only" in the drop down menu and select a color. This combination will also appear in the "Extrusion options" window.
Some X3D files use the "Texture options" ( Options > Texture... or ALT+X ) feature introduced in Version 5. Similiar to the "Color options" feature described above this feature allows you to define different graphic tiles for "Front and back only" or "Sides only". Tints can also be applied over a graphic file. To modify our settings or to create your own in the "Textures options" window select "Front and back only" or "Sides only" in the drop down menu then select the "Texture" box. Click the "Load texture" button to load your desired graphic file from your hard drive. If you wish to add a tint over the graphic file select the "Tint" box then open the "Color options" window to select your desired tint. All downloads from these pages also contain the graphic file(s) used in the sample.
WEB and XAR files cannot be edited in Xara 3D. To edit these files you will need either Xara Webster to edit the WEB files or Xara Xtreme to edit the XAR files. Webster comes free when you purchase Xara 3D online and should be included with the CD ROM when it arrives. Xara offers a fully functional 15 day trial version of Xara Xtreme which can be downloaded here. |
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ADDITIONAL HELP
If you are having a problem not covered here you can submit a question via the contact page. Feedback and comments are also welcome. |
