Sprite fonts.

angrybooger2 · 06-07-2008, 09:59 PM

So how do i open/edit sprite fonts?
what program do i use?
is ther any free ones?
can some one answer these questions for me? i wanna seriously start helping out with games and stuff.
thanks in advance

LedZepp · 06-08-2008, 07:27 AM

It depends on their extension. If they are the normal something.SpriteFont, then you can just open the project in XNA Studio and go to the Content folder find them and double click on them and they should open fine. If they are in the .xnb format (i did this in my Sleep Timer app, not many games/apps do this) then you have to find a decompiler because that file has already been compiled by XNA

itsnotabigtruck · 06-08-2008, 07:42 AM

You can't really decompile an xnb into a spritefont (it's just not possible), but you can create a new spritefont with the same settings and the same name, and it'll be a drop-in replacement for the xnb file.

angrybooger2 · 06-08-2008, 07:51 AM

thanks guys

so if i got this right all i really need to open sprites(.spritesont) is xna?
and for .xnb file i need to find a decompiler. but its easier to just make another .xnb to replace the old one.
i think thats it thanks

SimReality · 06-08-2008, 10:29 AM

You can technically open a .spritefont file in any text editor (Notepad, Word, whatever). Just right click, go to Open With, and choose whatever text editor you want. All it is in there is some plain XML.

angrybooger2 · 06-08-2008, 11:56 AM

the only xna stuff i have installed is the stuf from the tutorial on how to install games do i need any thig else?
cause like the only programs that i can really run is the device manager,and the stuff in the tools section :/

SimReality · 06-08-2008, 12:21 PM

When you open the game up in Visual Studio, you can open the spritefont files. On the right side you have to find the Content node. In there somewhere will be the spritefont files. Just double click them to open them up.

angrybooger2 · 06-08-2008, 12:24 PM

cool i will try that! thanks

angrybooger2 · 06-08-2008, 12:47 PM

sorry i wanted to bump, and know what i need to see the sprites and edit them like pics.
edit:you guys have been a big help thanks

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angrybooger2 Jr. Zuner Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 34 Reputation: 10 $zB: 18 Donate	thanks guys so if i got this right all i really need to open sprites(.spritesont) is xna? and for .xnb file i need to find a decompiler. but its easier to just make another .xnb to replace the old one. i think thats it thanks __________________ _______________ screamo anyone? i think our god isnt god if he fits inside our head. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

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SimReality Jr. Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 398 Reputation: 60 $zB: 341 Donate	You can technically open a .spritefont file in any text editor (Notepad, Word, whatever). Just right click, go to Open With, and choose whatever text editor you want. All it is in there is some plain XML. __________________ Nick Gravelyn Microsoft MVP - DirectX/XNA To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

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angrybooger2 Jr. Zuner Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 34 Reputation: 10 $zB: 18 Donate	the only xna stuff i have installed is the stuf from the tutorial on how to install games do i need any thig else? cause like the only programs that i can really run is the device manager,and the stuff in the tools section :/ __________________ _______________ screamo anyone? i think our god isnt god if he fits inside our head. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

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06-08-2008, 07:27 AM	#2 (permalink)
LedZepp zB Programmer Experienced Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 950 Reputation: 107 $zB: 610 Donate	It depends on their extension. If they are the normal something.SpriteFont, then you can just open the project in XNA Studio and go to the Content folder find them and double click on them and they should open fine. If they are in the .xnb format (i did this in my Sleep Timer app, not many games/apps do this) then you have to find a decompiler because that file has already been compiled by XNA

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SimReality Jr. Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 398 Reputation: 60 $zB: 341 Donate	When you open the game up in Visual Studio, you can open the spritefont files. On the right side you have to find the Content node. In there somewhere will be the spritefont files. Just double click them to open them up. __________________ Nick Gravelyn Microsoft MVP - DirectX/XNA To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

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angrybooger2 Jr. Zuner Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 34 Reputation: 10 $zB: 18 Donate	cool i will try that! thanks __________________ _______________ screamo anyone? i think our god isnt god if he fits inside our head. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

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angrybooger2 Jr. Zuner Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 34 Reputation: 10 $zB: 18 Donate	sorry i wanted to bump, and know what i need to see the sprites and edit them like pics. edit:you guys have been a big help thanks __________________ _______________ screamo anyone? i think our god isnt god if he fits inside our head. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

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