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shx file not loaded in AutoCAD

art.a.tecture — Wed, 03 Aug 2016 16:42:10 GMT

I added two shx files to my FONTS file. I have completed everything that was recommended below and checked the SUPPORT FILE PATH. I still cannot see the shx files that I added in the text style. What am I doing wrong?

https://knowledge.autodesk.com/support/autocad/troubleshooting/caas/sfdcarticles/sfdcarticles/AutoCAD-cannot-find-SHX-font.html?v=2016

@art.a.tecture, john.vellek has edited your subject line for clarity:shx

Re: shx file not loaded in AutoCAD

john.vellek — Wed, 03 Aug 2016 16:41:42 GMT

Hi art.a.tecture,

What fonts are you trying to install? Can you attach them here so I can see if they will load in my system? Please also show me the path you are using. Is this a unique font folder or the default one?

What operating system are you on and which version of AutoCAD?

Please also attach a sample drawing.

Re: shx file not loaded in AutoCAD

art.a.tecture — Wed, 03 Aug 2016 16:46:40 GMT

I have attached the two font styles. This is not a default. I have left my default font to the original simplex font. I am using AutoCAD 2016 with Windows 10.

I have attached a snipit of the file path that is under options

Re: shx file not loaded in AutoCAD

john.vellek — Wed, 03 Aug 2016 17:02:39 GMT

Hi @art.a.tecture,

I tried viewing the fonts using SHX Viewer and there is no content in them so i am guessing the fonts might be damaged.

They certainly don't work for me. Where did they come from? Can you obtain new copies?

Re: shx file not loaded in AutoCAD

art.a.tecture — Wed, 03 Aug 2016 17:55:24 GMT

I downloaded them from the internet. I will try to get new copies. Can you recommend an shx viewer for me so that I can check them?

Thank you for your help on this.

Margaret

Re: shx file not loaded in AutoCAD

pendean — Wed, 03 Aug 2016 17:56:57 GMT

I can confirm your two SHX files are damaged beyond repair: I have those fonts (can't share them) and mine work just fine in AUtoCAD.

Re: shx file not loaded in AutoCAD

art.a.tecture — Wed, 03 Aug 2016 18:58:13 GMT

I have tried to download some new Archstyl.shx and archisel.shx fonts. I can see them on the text list in the TEXT STYLE window, but they come up looking like simplex.shx. I am going to guess these are corrupted too??

Re: shx file not loaded in AutoCAD

Patchy — Wed, 03 Aug 2016 19:13:03 GMT

The new Two working fine.

Re: shx file not loaded in AutoCAD

art.a.tecture — Wed, 03 Aug 2016 19:24:38 GMT

Okay - got it!! I had to go back in the support file and get rid of the old damaged files too.

Thank you everyone!!! Really appreciate the help!