How do I replace i and j with dotless i and j when combining with diacrtics?

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I use FontForge. I’ve seen (via the key metrics window) that some fonts ditch the dot above the i and j by replacing them with their dotless counterparts when combining them diacritics like grave and acute. But for my font, I haven’t been able to achieve so. PLEASE IT’S URGENT AF. Quick responses appreciated.

[EDIT] I think it has something to do with chaining substitution or so.

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Please read this tutorial: https://glyphsapp.com/tutorials/localize-your-font-accented-dutch-ij

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You would do it in ccmp. Glyphs does it automatically if you have i, j, idotless, jdotless, and combining marks (e.g. acutecomb) in your font.

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As much as I’d love to use Glyphs, I unfortunately am on a Windows (or not so unfortunately) and I’m only considering free options. Any experience with the likes of fontforge?

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Then you might need to ask on the fontforge forum? One reasons we can provide support for our customers is because they have payed for it.