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* [Select Mode Keys](#select-mode-keys) * [Select Mode Keys](#select-mode-keys)
* [Edit Mode Keys](#edit-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 _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. **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 # 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) * ![Font 1](pics/font_1.png)
* `FONT2` -- A traditional Apple 2 "thin" font * `FONT2` -- A traditional Apple 2 "thin" font
* ![Font 2](pics/font_2.png) * ![Font 2](pics/font_2.png)
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As shown above I've included a few different fonts to pick from. 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 on if you are more comfortable with utilities or the command line. I'll go over
both methods. both methods.
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* Wait for saving to finish * Wait for saving to finish
![Save done](pics/nox_archaist_8_save_done.png) ![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 # Changing Fonts
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## CiderPress ## 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 2. Start CiderPress
3. File > Open > `NA.GRAPHICS.dsk` 3. File > Open > `NA.GRAPHICS.dsk`
4. Select: `FONTS:CARMEN.FONT` 4. Select: `FONTS:CARMEN.FONT`
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8. Edit > Paste 8. Edit > Paste
9. Rename the old `NA:FONT2` to `FONT2.BACKUP` via Actions > Rename 9. Rename the old `NA:FONT2` to `FONT2.BACKUP` via Actions > Rename
10. Rename `NA:CARMEN.FONT` to `FONT2` 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 \]\[+ to copy the font you will need to use a If you wist to use Copy \]\[+ to copy the font you will need to use a
latter version that supports ProDOS such as 8.4. latter version that supports ProDOS such as 8.4.
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* Press `G` to copy * Press `G` to copy
* Select the `NA` sub-directory destination * Select the `NA` sub-directory destination
* ![Directory](pics/copy2plus_5h_destination_directory.png) * ![Directory](pics/copy2plus_5h_destination_directory.png)
* Copying ... * Copying ...
* ![Copying](pics/copy2plus_5i_copying.png) * ![Copying](pics/copy2plus_5i_copying.png)
* ... and this step is done. * ... and this step is done.
6. Rename the Nox Archaist `FONT2` to `FONT9` to back it up. 6. Rename the _Nox Archaist_ `FONT2` to `FONT9` to back it up.
* Rename * Rename
* ![Rename](pics/copy2plus_6a_rename.png) * ![Rename](pics/copy2plus_6a_rename.png)
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# Font Editor # 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 1](pics/font1_font_edit.png)
* ![Nox Font 2](pics/font2_font_edit.png) * ![Nox Font 2](pics/font2_font_edit.png)