Variable metrics in variable font

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When I export a variable font from Glyphs which has different vertical metrics in the masters, I find that when I inspect the fonts, these metrics – when checked (fe in Samsa) – are not changing along with the variation settings.

I know that this is possible, as the same parser I use shows a change for other fonts that I tested (in this case it comes from a Robofont user).

Is there something missing in the export via Glyphs, or do I need to add a custom parameter or sth for the vertical metrics to change?

001 Quick Test Font.glyphs (2.2 KB)

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Glyphs doesn’t support MVAR, yet.

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Thanks! Is that in the making?
Could that be added via fonttools?

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In what environment do you need that/where is it supported.

you can add that with fontTools, if you figure it out :wink:

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For an inspection tool similar to that. I was wondering why it works with some fonts and doesn’t with others and thought the fonts are somehow kaputt.

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Have support for the above been added or is it even possible.?
Have a project where the cap height is significantly different across the variable range, and wondered if it would be possible to let the Vert Met change with the var axis.