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RunnerRunnerDuck · 26/04/2024 14:54

I’m trying to design something digitally (usually a paper and pen person), and it is the most awful app to use!

For the last hour and a half I’ve been trying to download a font, and cannot do it. I’ve watched about 20 videos that basically say “it’s so simple, just drag the file into procreate and there it is” or “just click import font, click on the file, et voila”. Has it worked? Noitfuckinghasnt.
Does anyone have words of wisdom that might sort this issue?

I am at my wits end, and typing this really angrily.

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OriginalUsername2 · 26/04/2024 15:00

Open up a new canvas and add a text box. Click on the Aa on the top right of the keyboard. You’ll see import font next to cancel and done :)

Make sure you unzip the file first if you need to (just open up files and click on it to unzip)

OriginalUsername2 · 26/04/2024 15:05

I use it daily so let me know if you get stuck!

RunnerRunnerDuck · 26/04/2024 15:07

OriginalUsername2 · 26/04/2024 15:00

Open up a new canvas and add a text box. Click on the Aa on the top right of the keyboard. You’ll see import font next to cancel and done :)

Make sure you unzip the file first if you need to (just open up files and click on it to unzip)

This is exactly what I’m doing.
The file is unzipped. I’m adding the .otf file, it won’t import.

I can import brushes fine.

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RunnerRunnerDuck · 26/04/2024 15:07

I think I’d have to be sectioned if I used it daily, so I’m in awe at how calm you sound!

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OriginalUsername2 · 26/04/2024 15:12

Are you having trouble with one file or all brush files?

Don’t worry, I’ve been through the angry stage too!

OriginalUsername2 · 26/04/2024 15:13

Sorry, font files

RunnerRunnerDuck · 26/04/2024 15:15

All font files. I’ve yet to download one.
Brushes are no problem.
I keep thinking it’s an iPad issue but everything else works fine, so I suspect it’s a user issue!

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OriginalUsername2 · 26/04/2024 15:15

When you say it won’t import, have you checked it’s not in the list of fonts now?

RunnerRunnerDuck · 26/04/2024 15:16

It’s definitely not in the list of fonts.
I’ve checked each font just in case its name is not what I’m expecting, but nope, no new font at all.

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OriginalUsername2 · 26/04/2024 15:19

Hmm. Just trying to think.. are you downloading straight to your iPad files, not using google drive or anything? Sometimes that can do funny things to files

RunnerRunnerDuck · 26/04/2024 15:21

OriginalUsername2 · 26/04/2024 15:19

Hmm. Just trying to think.. are you downloading straight to your iPad files, not using google drive or anything? Sometimes that can do funny things to files

Yes I am. I have Dropbox, maybe I’ll give that a try.

I’ll report back. Thank you for your help 💐

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OriginalUsername2 · 26/04/2024 15:23

I hope it works!

OriginalUsername2 · 26/04/2024 15:30

Just had a practice myself. When it works there’s a very quick “importing” message on the screen then they should be in your list.

If it still doesn’t work I would try the classic “off and on again” ie. close everything down properly and open it up and try again - if you haven’t done that already.

RunnerRunnerDuck · 26/04/2024 16:21

Still not working from Dropbox!
Bloody thing!

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OriginalUsername2 · 26/04/2024 17:20

How frustrating!

What’s specifically happening? You’re pressing “import font”, it takes you to the file, is it letting you click the file? What happens once you click the file? Nothing or an error message?

RunnerRunnerDuck · 27/04/2024 10:01

I click on the file, there’s a short import file buffering thing, but no imported font.

I’m going to think outside the box and find a way to do what I want without importing a font.

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OriginalUsername2 · 27/04/2024 14:04

Well I’m genuinely stumped. Bloody technology..

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