Is there a Typestyler alternative?

I tried both MacUpdate & VersionTracker & got the same request for a password. I'm a bit surprised that both of those sites didn't check the link, but it's not the first time I've had it happen.

But, good news. On the MacUpdate page linked above, I clicked on the More Information link & got this page where I could download the file.

Peggy

I have used my OS9 version of Typestyler to create
fantastic logos, headers and just general type
styles. I took these into pages and they work fine.
Problem is that there is no Mac OSX version, although
promised on www.typestler.com.
Is there any other programme that will do similar
with the ease of typestyler. please do not say
photoshop as this is fine but way too difficult to
compare to the super typestyler. BTW I posted here as
I just did not see where this questuion could fit.
Many thanks
and a Happy new year from Ireland to all Mac users
Dave

Have you tried FontFX?

Dale

Actually, posting is both forums is wise, but especially here, since this is where you want to be using the program, and you need something that works with Pages

You will just have access to different crowds, who may have different suggestions.

meh... feces occurs things happen. The trick is when it does happen don't step in it, and if you do, don't track it in the house 'cos Mom will yell at you.

Take it from me, voice of experience and all.

Sorry Peggy, guess I did not check properly. I got
the download but it opened as an excel file with just
rubbish text on it.

It appears there's some minor corruption with your copy of Mac OS X in that it's choosing to open files with the wrong application.

The FontFX program is distributed as an .dmg file. That is, a disk image file. It should be opened by the DiskImageMounter application.

You can force "FontFX7 v1.4.dmg" file to be opened by the DiskImageMounter application. From the Finder, click this file once to select it. Now choose the Finder's File > Get Info menu item. Locate the Open with section in the Get Info window and change the this from Excel to DiskImageMounter.

According to Marion Stilman of Typestyler, a new OSX
version is on the way????

The problem is they've been saying that since Mac OS X was released. For years I've seen their adverts on various web sites saying 'a Mac OS X version is on the way'. If it ever gets rewritten for Mac OS X it must certainly have the distinction of being the absolutely last program to make it to Mac OS X!

I haven't visited their web site lately, but I'd seriously recommend using another program for this purpose unless Marion can give you a solid release date in the near future.

Dale

please do not say

photoshop as this is fine but way too difficult to
compare to the super typestyler.

I'll be thorn in your side and suggest Photoshop Elements. : ) Elements interface is easier than photoshop and many of the text effects are a one step process. Text on a Path is another thing Elements does very well. Elements also has a great 'save for web' feature which makes it easy to slim down your graphics for web work. Typestyler files are huge. I used Typestyler for some time and really liked the concept and ease of use but Elements gave me an image editor, animation creator as well as a type effect app... all in one. To me, it was worth the learning curve.

Kurt

Yep, you definitely picked the wrong place to post this. Since you're using Panther, you might want to try the Panther discussion group at http://discussions.apple.com/forum.jspa?forumID=745

Gerry,

I confess I didn't realize he was intending to use the software with Pages. My mistake.

Other alternatives:

Print Explosion has typographic effects, as does Desktop Labels and Cards (Metis International) and EazyDraw (though this is $95).

Another program that will do most of the same things as TypeStyler is Intaglio. It has the advantage of having Linkback capabilities, too.

Damian