Fontlab 7.2.0.7649 Beta Review

was a specific pre-release version of the FontLab 7 typeface design software. While primarily intended as a testing version, it became notable due to a significant rendering bug that led to its withdrawal from the stable release track. Release Context and Status Original Publication: December 12, 2020.

This build was part of the 7.2 series that introduced improved compatibility for macOS 12.3 Monterey and Windows. Key Features and Improvements FontLab 7.2.0.7649 Beta

This version included several refinements to the broader FontLab 7.2 feature set: was a specific pre-release version of the FontLab

Added conversion of com.schriftgestaltung.Glyphs.glyph.leftMetricsKey (and similar lib keys) into FontLab-compatible metrics expressions when opening UFO files. UI and Usability: FontLab 7.2.0.7649 Beta

Improved "Waterfall Preview" behavior, ensuring FontLab remembers and restores the selected preview scale when switching tools or reopening windows.