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* [Select Mode Keys](#select-mode-keys)
* [Edit Mode Keys](#edit-mode-keys)
# Introduction
# Introduction
_Context:_ I was one of the programmers on _Nox Archaist._ I asked Mark if I could share the Font Editor
we used for the game that I wrote and Mark said _"Sure!"_
we used for the game that I wrote and Mark said _"Sure!"_
Here are my unofficial collection of utilities that I think all Nox Archaist fans will be interested in.
Here are my unofficial collection of utilities that I think all _Nox Archaist_ fans will be interested in.
**DISCLAIMER:** This project is NOT affiliated with 6502workshop in any way, shape or fashion. This is an UNOFFICIAL mod and UNSUPPORTED software by a fan who also helped worked on the game and toolchain.
# Built-in Fonts
Nox Archaist comes with 2 great fonts out-of-the-box:
_Nox Archaist_ comes with 2 great fonts out-of-the-box:
* `FONT1` -- A "Runic-inspired" Nox Archaist font
* `FONT1` -- A "Runic-inspired" _Nox Archaist_ font
* ![Font 1](pics/font_1.png)
* `FONT2` -- A traditional Apple 2 "thin" font
* ![Font 2](pics/font_2.png)
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As shown above I've included a few different fonts to pick from.
Now there are a couple different ways to replace the font used in Nox Archaist depending
Now there are a couple different ways to replace the font used in _Nox Archaist_ depending
on if you are more comfortable with utilities or the command line. I'll go over
both methods.
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* Wait for saving to finish
![Save done](pics/nox_archaist_8_save_done.png)
Before you re-boot Nox Archaist let's install a new, second font.
Before you re-start _Nox Archaist_ let's install a new, second font.
# Changing Fonts
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## CiderPress
1. Stop any emulator(s) that have the Nox Archaist HDV image mounted, or "unplug" the hard drive.
1. Stop any emulator(s) that have the _Nox Archaist_ HDV image mounted, or "unplug" the hard drive.
2. Start CiderPress
3. File > Open > `NA.GRAPHICS.dsk`
4. Select: `FONTS:CARMEN.FONT`
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8. Edit > Paste
9. Rename the old `NA:FONT2` to `FONT2.BACKUP` via Actions > Rename
10. Rename `NA:CARMEN.FONT` to `FONT2` via Actions > Rename
11. Close CiderPress and fire up Nox Archaist in your favorite emulator!
11. Close CiderPress and fire up _Nox Archaist_ in your favorite emulator!
## Copy ][+
## Copy ][+
If you wist to use Copy \]\[+ to copy the font you will need to use a
latter version that supports ProDOS such as 8.4.
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* Press `G` to copy
* Select the `NA` sub-directory destination
* ![Directory](pics/copy2plus_5h_destination_directory.png)
* Copying ...
* Copying ...
* ![Copying](pics/copy2plus_5i_copying.png)
* ... and this step is done.
6. Rename the Nox Archaist `FONT2` to `FONT9` to back it up.
* ... and this step is done.
6. Rename the _Nox Archaist_ `FONT2` to `FONT9` to back it up.
* Rename
* ![Rename](pics/copy2plus_6a_rename.png)
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# Font Editor
The font editor used on Nox Archaist is included!
The font editor used on _Nox Archaist_ is included!
* ![Nox Font 1](pics/font1_font_edit.png)
* ![Nox Font 2](pics/font2_font_edit.png)