How to upload font files in XML Publisher

Many a times we require special fonts to be included in the rtf template. For example MICR codes used in Cheque printing need special fonts.These fonts may not be available on the server or sometimes may not be available even on the desktop. Hence while developing the rtf template, we need to install the font file on the desktop so that the output can be viewed using the BI publisher desktop tool. I am listing the steps that are required to install , the fonts on the desktop as well as the server.

Steps to insatll the font on the desktop

1. Go to Start , Run and type fonts and press enter


2. This will open Fonts window


3. Click on File Install new font


4. Browse to the directory Containing the font and click ok


5. The message is shown that the font is installed

Steps to insatll the font on the server

1. Go to XML Publisher Administrator responsibility


2. Click on Administartion


3. Click on Font Files


4. Click on Create font file


5. Provide a appropriate name


6. Upload the font file


7. Click on Font Mappings


8. Provide a mapping name


9. Provide a mapping code


10. Choose the type as FO to PDF


11. Click on Create Font Mapping


12. Provide a name for Font Family


13. Set the style and Weight as Normal


14. Provide Font Type as Truetype


15. Click on Continue


16. Select the font file uploaded in step 6


17. Click on Apply