Barcode font for PDF creator

[php_dev]

Hello,

I am currently writing a script that creates barcodes for labels. I am using a PDF class to create the labels. The font files required to let the PDF viewer work properly are both a ttf and a .afm file (to set the character widths). Both files are required. I am having a hard time finding the .afm for a barcode and UPC font. Can anyone name any resources (free or not) where I could get working font files?

Thanks,
php_dev

[scrupul0us]

how about a TTF to AFM converter?

[php_dev]

I tried one but had a hard time making it work. The program didn't work. Any suggestions on specific converters I could try?

[scrupul0us]

Google will undoubtedly be your best friend... You might try perusing some typography websites/forums and see if there's any discussions/members there that can aid you

[Weedpacket]

The silly part is needing both - TTF already has metrics embedded 🙂

[NogDog]

I don't know if this would be of interest at this point in your development, but the PEAR Image_Barcode package can be used to generate a bar code as an image.