topic Re: missing shx files in AutoCAD Forum

missing shx files

Anonymous — Sun, 19 Jun 2016 12:35:34 GMT

awaiting for the update on missing SHX file in autocad 2014 /2015

Re: missing shx files

imadHabash — Sun, 19 Jun 2016 13:02:42 GMT

Hi,

usually this message appear when you do not have the required font file or it has not been placed in the correct folder location.you can select another font from STYLE command (some times it's work).

Re: missing shx files

elshawadfy — Mon, 20 Jun 2016 03:32:20 GMT

Hi @Anonymous,

As @imadHabash said, this message means a font is missing.. A lot of fonts are available for free on the internet your missing font may be one of them..

So for now, choose replace, and check the name of the missing font, and search for it in the internet.. If you didn't find it - choose the closest font in name to it, it might have better chance working..

Regards..

Re: missing shx files

pendean — Mon, 20 Jun 2016 13:37:25 GMT

Ask the person that sent you the DWG file for the missing SHX files: these could actually be shape files and part of other objects than just text. Just like that pop-up read:

If this is your own file, then you added this problem to your DWG with a free block from an outside source. Ask them for that missing shx file(s).

Re: missing shx files

wispoxy — Mon, 20 Jun 2016 18:41:05 GMT

SHX is a compiled shape file created by AutoCAD, a 2D and 3D design and engineering application. It may contain shape and font definitions for displaying custom text. It supports many Type 1 PostScript fonts. It is used for storing smaller building blocks and fonts that are frequently inserted in drawings.

Looking for how to open shx files?
Checkout: http://www.openthefile.net/extension/shx

Re: missing shx files

john.vellek — Fri, 09 Sep 2016 15:07:04 GMT

Hi @Anonymous,

This thread was just auto-escalated and came to my attention. Has your issue been resolved or do you still need assistance?

Please update your status in a post.