[SOLVED] Large Font Size causes Frame rate issue when updating Text.text

I've noticed with Unity5 and the new UI that if I have a font size of say 120 and try and update the Text.text as the game is running I get massive frame rate issues.

Is this normal or am I missing something?

I'm developing a game which has a large score value displayed, which is only updated when it needs to.. but as the score value changes (Text.text) the game freezes for a moment as it does so... ?

 

You must use a bitmap font. A dynamic font will be generate a texture after add a new symbol in the font.

 

How can I use a bitmap font with Unity's UI? It only allows True Fonts?

 

There is a tutorial about generating bitmap fonts for Unity:
http://www.benoitfreslon.com/unity-generate-and-import-a-bitmap-font-with-a-free-tool

 

Sergey... you are a super star! Many thanks