googlefonts / googlefonts/glyphsLib

Bracket layer generation: Support "Rename Glyphs" custom parameter

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Description

One of our projects is using Designspace rules to achieve a "Rename Glyphs" like effect, but for a VF. Roundtripping deletes them because glyphsLib discards the information. It might be feasible to store them as a "Rename Glyphs" custom parameter in some master or something? This might be a whole new can of worms though.

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Research direction

Start by tracing how glyphsLib roundtrips Designspace rules and represents Glyphs custom parameters. Determine where the "Rename Glyphs" information is discarded and whether storing it on a master is viable; done means roundtripping preserves the parameter and the resulting variable font retains the intended glyph renaming behavior.

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Assessment

Tech stack
python
Domain
tooling
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
5/5
Estimated time
Over a week
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
25/100

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