Scriptcase 9.5 Custom Google Fonts To TCPDF PDF Reports PHP

Introduction

This tutorial will guide you through the process of adding custom Google Fonts to TCPDF PDF reports in Scriptcase 9.5. Using custom fonts can enhance the visual appeal of your PDF documents, making them more professional and aligned with your branding. This step-by-step guide will help you convert and integrate these fonts seamlessly into your reports.

Step 1: Choose Your Google Font

• Visit the Google Fonts website and browse the available fonts.
• Select a font that suits your needs by clicking on it.
• Click the "Download family" button to download the font files to your computer.

Step 2: Convert the Font to TCPDF Format

• Extract the downloaded font files to a folder on your computer.
• Use a font conversion tool to convert the font files to a TCPDF-compatible format. You can use the following online tool:
  • TCPDF Font Converter: TCPDF Font Converter
• Upload the .ttf (TrueType Font) file of your selected Google Font to the converter.
• Follow the prompts to convert the font. After conversion, download the generated files, which typically include:
  • fontname.php
  • fontname.z
  • fontname.ctg.z

Step 3: Add the Font Files to Your Scriptcase Project

• Open your Scriptcase project.
• Navigate to the "Libraries" section under the "Project" menu.
• Click on "Font" to access the font management area.
• Upload the converted font files (fontname.php, fontname.z, fontname.ctg.z) to the appropriate directory.

Step 4: Configure TCPDF to Use the Custom Font

• Open the TCPDF settings in your Scriptcase project.
• Locate the section for defining fonts.
• Add your custom font by specifying the font name you used during conversion.
• Make sure to set the correct font path if necessary.

Step 5: Use the Custom Font in Your PDF Reports

• When creating or editing your PDF report in Scriptcase, access the report settings.
• In the font selection area, choose your newly added custom font from the list.
• Customize other settings such as font size and styles as needed.

Conclusion

By following these steps, you have successfully added custom Google Fonts to your TCPDF PDF reports in Scriptcase 9.5. This enhances the aesthetic quality of your reports and allows for better branding. As a next step, consider experimenting with different fonts and styles to see how they impact your report designs. Always test your PDFs to ensure that the fonts display correctly across different devices.