Issue Description
Fonts are missing or appear differently in Archicad between two computers.
Solution
Be sure to use common fonts or verify that identical versions of fonts are installed onto all computers.
TIP: Just because a font has the same name, does not mean it is identical on both computers. Fonts are like mini-programs and can vary in version and origin. You may need to do some trial and error or try alternate fonts if you are not able to get a perfect match between computers.
How to Verify that Archicad is Not Locating a Font
Brackets around the font name in the Info Bar will indicate that Archicad cannot find the font on the computer.
EXAMPLE OF A FONT SHOWING ON ONE COMPUTER BUT NOT THE OTHER
Workstation A
Workstation B
More Information
Archicad does supply its own fonts, it uses the fonts installed on your computer. Some default fonts do vary on Windows and macOS. Make sure you are using a common font which is present on all workstations. The basics are usually the safest bet: Arial, Times New Roman etc.(full list of "web-safe fonts" below)
However, it is possible to use custom fonts. Verify that the same fonts are present on both systems or install where necessary. In the worst case, if a macOS user were to use a font like Helvetica Neue and the Windows user does not have this font, the file will still open and display text, but it will use Arial in place of the missing font as a place holder.
List of Web-Safe Fonts
Serif Fonts
- Georgia
- Palatino Linotype
- Times New Roman
Sans-Serif Fonts
- Arial
- Arial Black
- Comic Sans MS
- Impact
- Lucida Sans Unicode
- Tahoma
- Trebuchet MS
- Verdana
Monospace Fonts
- Courier New
- Lucida Console