Fonts, fonts, fonts

[nyteschayde]

So I am trying to figure out the best way to determine the actual size of rendered text given a particular font so that I can size and position things easily in Intuition with C. Rather than the trial and error approach of compiling, looking, modifying, recompiling and so forth.

Also, how does one get the information about the default fonts specified with the Font preferences in WB2+. There's the WB icon font, the system font and the title (?) font. When creating a new app, or gadget, I'd like to take the default font and size the UI correctly around that information.

Any sample code or pointers anyone can share?

[nyteschayde]

Seriously, Thomas, you're a true guru. Thanks for your help. I'll continue to pick your brain in public so others can learn from my own learnings; if you do not mind. <3

[nyteschayde]

Again, thanks. I'll try to write an example for you to pick at and post it here later.