PDF Subsetting Not Recognized/Reflected in the PDF Output Font Properties for Some Fonts
(Doc ID 3046814.1)
Last updated on SEPTEMBER 13, 2024
Applies to:
Oracle Reports Developer - Version 12.2.1.19.0 and laterOracle Forms for OCI - Version 12.2.1.4.0 and later
Information in this document applies to any platform.
Symptoms
Environment
Reports 12.2.1.19.0
Windows 2019
Problem
Reports run to PDF format are not well formatted.
PDF subsetting is set up per:
How to Use Font Subsetting in Reports for PDF Output (Document ID 207711.1)
When looking at the PDF output font properties (File --> Document Properties --> Fonts), it shows some of the fonts are not being subsetted.
For Example:
Report uses these fonts:
- Prestige Elite
- Microsoft Sans Serif
- 3of9 Barcode
- Arial
1. Install the above TTF fonts in C:\Windows\Fonts.
2. Place all TTF Files under: <DOMAIN_HOME>\reports\fonts directory.
3. Add <DOMAIN_HOME>\reports\fonts directory to REPORTS_PATH in registry.
4. Modify uifont.ali and place it under:
%ORACLE_HOME%\tools\common
%DOMAIN_HOME%\config\fmwconfig\components\ReportsToolsComponent\reptool1\tools\common
%DOMAIN_HOME%\config\fmwconfig\components\ReportsToolsComponent\reptool1\guicommon\tk\admin
Keep in mind this note:
On Windows Platform, the In-Process Reports Server Reads Uifont.ali From Incorrect Directory in Version 11g/12c (Document ID 965582.1)
Uifont.ali modifications done:
- Comment out all fonts under [Global] section.
- Include the following under [PDF:Subset] :
7. Check PDF output file. All 4 fonts should be subsetted correctly. However, the PDF output font properties show only Arial and Microsoft San Serif fonts being subsetted:
The Prestige Elite and 3of9 Barcode fonts are not recognized.
Changes
Upgrade to Reports 12.2.1.19 on Windows.
Cause
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