How do I ad a .dfont?

[Natobasso]

Howdy.

Problem: How do I add a .dfont (OS X system font)? For some reason the font I absolutely need to use, Optima, is corrupted on my laptop. I saved it over via my ethernet network from my iMac (Optima works on the iMac) and added it via Suitcase which promptly told me the font was corrupted on my Powerbook.

I have tried three different ways of just saving Optima to my powerbook but each time it comes back corrupted.

So how do I add Optima to my OS X System Folder when it restricts my access to do so? Even when I log out and log back in as another user, my font folder is unavailable (red x through it.)

I need help with this. Money's on the line. Thanks!

 

[azrad]

i have tried this one. hope it will help u.

1. Open FontBook. Go to File > Add Fonts (cmd+o)

2. Select the directory where the fonts exist.

- there are 3 options, for installing the fonts. i would go for the 2nd one.

3. and you are done.

and by the way, what do u mean by ' restrict my access to do so '

 

[Natobasso]

1. Found fontbook. Didn't even know I had it!

2. Could not "add fonts"; was not in the file menu.

3. "restrict my access to do so" means I cannot, I repeat CANNOT, add any fonts to my OS X system fonts folder. Whether I am booted in OS X as my own administrator login or a generic admin login.

Still stumped. Any other thoughts? I appreciate your response, Azrad…

 

[azrad]

now that's funny. even with Administrator login, still cannot add fonts.
anyone have any ideas what's going on here...

how about u Get Info on your computer and see if u have the permission to read and write on your OS X system... i can;t remember on how to fix permission on OS X volume... if i remember i will let u know...

 

[azrad]

ok found it... try to do this...

Open Disk Utility, click on ur OSX volume... and click on Repair Disk Permission.

hope this will help