FontID()

Syntax

FontID = FontID(#Font)

Returns the unique system identifier of the #Font.

Parameters

#Font

The font to use.

Return value

Returns the ID of the font. This result is sometimes also referred to as a 'Handle'. Take a look at the extra chapter Handles and Numbers for more information.

Example

An example of using FontID() in combination with DrawingFont():

  If OpenWindow(0, 100, 200, 300, 200, "2D Drawing Test")
  
    If CreateImage(0, 300, 200)
      If StartDrawing(ImageOutput(0))
        DrawingMode(#PB_2DDrawing_Transparent)
        
        LoadFont(0, "times", 30)
        DrawingFont(FontID(0))
        
        DrawText(10, 50, "Hello world !", RGB(255, 0, 0))
        
        LoadFont(0, "verdana", 12)
        DrawingFont(FontID(0))
        
        DrawText(10, 150, "This is a green verdana text", RGB(0, 255, 0))
        
        StopDrawing()
      EndIf
    EndIf
  
    ; Create a gadget to display the image
    ;  
    ImageGadget(0, 0, 0, 300, 200, ImageID(0))
  EndIf

See Also

LoadFont(), DrawingFont()

Supported OS

All