How to Embed Special Characters in sIFR3

You can embed special characters in sIFR3.

Scalable Inman Flash Replacement (sIFR) is a software application primarily used in conjunction with websites that provides the ability to replace text components displayed on the computer screen with Flash equivalents. Scalable Inman Flash Replacement allows website elements to be designed in the desired font without needing the font installed on the user’s computer. Moreover, sIFR provides users with the ability to accomplish a variety of text-related website tasks such as embedding special characters into a website.

Instructions

1. Open the sIFR software application. This action will display the main window in the sIFR application. Double-click the white rectangle in the middle of the window, which is called the stage or canvas. This action will display default text in the stage area. Double-click the stage area again to select the text inside the area. Delete the default text.

2. Click the “Family” option provided under the character section. Select the desired font from the displayed list. Click the “Style” option provided under the character section. Select the desired font style from the displayed list.

3. Click the “Character Embedding” option provided under the character section. Select the desired special characters from the displayed list or type the desired special characters in the provided field. Click the “OK” button.

4. Select the “File” option. Select the “Publish Settings” option. This action will display the Publish Settings window. Unselect the box located near HTML. Click the “Flash” tab. Select the “JPEG Quality” option, then set the option to 100. Click the “Publish” button.

5. Go to the folder that contains your sIFR files. Open the “Flash” folder. Locate the file “sifr.swf,” which is the file that you published. Rename the “sifr.swf” file to the desired name.

References

• novemberborn: sIFR3