Simcenter STAR-CCM+ Why can I not see my Windows installed Fonts in Simcenter STAR-CCM+?

2022-06-27T09:09:41.000-0400
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Summary

Fonts in Windows need to be installed for all users.


Details

If you are intending to use your own font within Windows 10 you can install new fonts with the Fonts tool in Font Settings.
You might find however that once installed these new fonts are not visible in the Simcenter STAR-CCM+ GUI. 
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The fonts above are only installed on a user only basis and STAR-CCM+ requires this to be changed in the following location to Install for all users.
%homepath%\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Windows\Fonts

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With a restart of STAR-CCM+ you will see your new fonts available for your post-processing. 

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KB Article ID# KB000050038_EN_US

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