Divide by 0 error with .otf font (DEF-2509)

cartwright.samuel · February 16, 2017, 11:34pm

I was attempting to create a new font using Google’s Noto Sans CJK JP font (available here: https://www.google.com/get/noto/)
When creating a new Font File, after setting the to the NotoSansCJKjp-Regular.otf file I received a divide by 0 error and the preview could not be generated.

britzl · February 17, 2017, 7:23am

Hmm, there seems to be some problem with that font. I’ve tried to convert it to a ttf font using various tools and they all fail. My Mac is on the other hand able to view the otf font, so I’m sure there’s something we can do to fix this. I’ve created a ticket: DEF-2509

Pkeod · February 17, 2017, 9:00am

Try using this set of fonts as an alternative?

https://typekit.com/lists/source-han-sans

cartwright.samuel · February 17, 2017, 9:23am

Thanks! I read there was an adobe version of the same font. You’ve saved me the trouble of trying to track it down!

cartwright.samuel · February 17, 2017, 9:47am

@Pkeod Thanks for trying to find me an alternative, but I’m getting the same divide by 0 error with those Adobe fonts too.
Is it a problem with otf in general? Or is it the Japanese sets? Or just this font?

Kind Regards,
Sam

britzl · February 17, 2017, 10:07am

It’s not a general problem wit otf fonts, I just tried to use one and it worked well. I’m not sure what’s causing the problem though…

sicher · February 17, 2017, 10:13am

Have you tried restarting the editor?

cartwright.samuel · February 17, 2017, 10:14am

Yep. And tried on both Windows and Mac

sicher · February 17, 2017, 10:15am

Ok. Can you send a screenshot of your font properties?

cartwright.samuel · February 17, 2017, 10:19am

sicher · February 17, 2017, 10:22am

Thanks. I get the same error here. Creating an issue.

sicher · February 17, 2017, 10:26am

Sorry, there’s already an issue. But adding this font to the one @britzl created…