I am currently designing an Arabic typeface with a slanted baseline. However, when I use a cap component for the baseline link, it causes a glitch and alters the outline of the curve. This issue is particularly prevalent in the Light Masters. I have attached some screenshots for reference. Is there any solution to this bug? I am on the latest stable version Glyphs 3.1.2 (3151).
Can you send me that file?
Try the different alignment options of the cap.
Alternatively, and a little more straight-forward, you can try a _segment component.
The problem was resolved by switching from a Cap to a Segment component. Thank you, Rainer! It might be a good idea to update the Learn webpage article on creating Arabic fonts and include this helpful tip.
Can you set the glyph “_segment.baseline” to not export?
It can’t be hinted, as it’s an open path. You don’t want to export it anyway (as Georg pointed out).
True!