Golden Software Symbol Font Engine

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General Messages

Golden Software Symbol Font Engine Messages


Golden Software Symbol Font Engine Messages

The following messages may appear while using Golden Software Symbol fonts.

Can't open symbol file: ...

Character code assigned multiple symbols: ...

Error parsing .INI file line: ...

Invalid symbol file: ...

Symbol file not found: ...


Can't open symbol file: ...

The designated Golden Software Symbol outline file can't be accessed.  Make sure the file is in the designated directory and you have the proper access permissions.


Character code assigned multiple symbols: ...

Only one symbol can be assigned to each character code number (0-255).  If the file is one that ships with the application, it may have become corrupted.  If so, the software may have to be reinstalled.

If this is a custom symbol file created with Golden Software's ALTERSYM DOS application, make sure it can be used with one of our DOS products.  If not, then you will have to use ALTERSYM to correct any errors in the file.  Contact Technical Support if you think this file is a valid Golden Software Symbol outline file.


Error parsing .INI file line: ...

There is one line in the application's .INI file for each Golden Software Symbol outline file available for use.  The designated line is not in the proper format.  Even though this is not a fatal error (the entry will be ignored), the problem should be fixed.  Contact Technical Support for instructions on how to repair the line.


Invalid symbol file: ...

The designated file is not a correctly structured Golden Software Symbol outline file.  If the file is one that ships with the application, it may have become corrupted.  If so, the software may have to be reinstalled.

If this is a custom symbol file created with Golden Software's ALTERSYM DOS application, make sure it can be used with one of our DOS products.  If not, then you will have to use ALTERSYM to correct any errors in the file.  Contact Technical Support if you think this file is a valid Golden Software Symbol outline file.


Symbol file not found: ...

The designated Golden Software Symbol outline file can't be located.  Make sure the file is in the designated directory and you have the proper access permissions.


General Messages

The following messages may appear while using typefaces of any kind.

Can't load Font Engine resource

Character code ... unavailable. Typeface: ...

Error reading Font Engine profile information

Font Context not closed by caller

Font Engine passed bad parameter

Internal inconsistency detected in Font Engine

Invalid character code: ... Typeface: ...

Invalid Font Context handle

Invalid Font Engine caller instance handle

Out of global memory

Out of local memory


Can't load Font Engine resource

Free memory may be exhausted, or memory contents are corrupted.  Close all active applications and restart Windows.  Please report this situation to Technical Support.


Character code ... unavailable. Typeface: ...

The character requested is not available in the typeface specified.  You should either choose a different character or specify another typeface where the requested character is defined.


Error reading Font Engine profile information

Information stored in the application's .INI file could not be located.  If the .INI file is corrupted, you will need to restore a backup copy or, possibly, reinstall the stoftware.  You should probably check with Technical Support before proceeding.


Font Context not closed by caller

The program has detected a non-fatal internal inconsistency.  It is recommended you save your work and restart the application.  If you continue to get this message, contact Technical Support.


Font Engine passed bad parameter

The program has detected an internal error.  Close all active applications and restart Windows.  Please report this situation to Technical Support.


Internal inconsistency detected in Font Engine

The program has detected an internal error.  Close all active applications and restart Windows.  Please report this situation to Technical Support.


Invalid character code: ... Typeface: ...

The program has detected an internal error.  Close all active applications and restart Windows.  Please report this situation to Technical Support.


Invalid Font Context handle

The program has detected an internal error.  Close all active applications and restart Windows.  Please report this situation to Technical Support.


Invalid Font Engine caller instance handle

The program has detected an internal error.  Close all active applications and restart Windows.  Please report this situation to Technical Support.


Out of global memory

Free memory may be exhausted.  Close all active applications and restart Windows.  If you get this message often, contact Technical Support.


Out of local memory

Free memory may be exhausted.  Close all active applications and restart Windows.  If you get this message often, contact Technical Support.