Could not load Spritefont asset as a non-content file

Question

I'm switching a game from xna to monogame and hit a snag.

I've got my .spritefont file in project_name/Content, it's listed in the solution explorer, and I'm loading it with this line:

debug_font = Content.Load<SpriteFont> ("Kooten");

But I'm getting the error:

"Microsoft.Xna.Framework.Content.ContentLoadException occurred in Monogame.Framework.dll. Could not load Kooten asset as a non-content file!"

What am I missing?

Answer 1

For adding a SpriteFont in monogame, you need to create it in a Content project of an xna type, compile the game and then copy the generated xnb file over to the monogame project (the file can be located in the output directory path). Then change its properties so that it is set as "Content" and copied to the output folder if newer.

You can find the full explanation on this blog.

Answer 2

Under solution explorer, click and highlight the file. In the file properties make sure the "Build Action" drop-down has "Content" selected.

Answer 3

Don't forget to Rebuild solution after making these changes...!