Custom font symbols not displaying properly

[tutti]

Hello all,

Many years ago I modified and compiled the simplex.shp file to include several custom symbols such as the degree symbol was assigned to ^ and the delta symbol was assigned to the { (left brace) and the centerline symbol was assigned to the } (right brace).

Through all the program updates up to ACAD 2017, these symbols appeared correctly. Now, in 2018, these symbols have reverted back to the ^, {, and }.

I've tried re-compiling the shape file and placing the resulting SHX file in the current /FONT directory but the results are the same.

Has something changed in the way ACAD reads these SHX files that is causing this? Can anyone suggest a solution or workaround?

Thanks in advance.

Cordially,

Art.

[john.vellek]

Hi @tutti,

I see that you are visiting as a new member to the AutoCAD forum. Welcome to the Autodesk Community!

I am not aware of any changes in the way AutoCAD 2018 handles SHX files. Is it possible to attach your custom font to a post so I can see if it behaves on my side?

Please select the Accept as Solution button if my post solves your issue or answers your question.

[tutti]

Thank you John for your prompt response. Please find the problem SHX and SHP
file attached.



As mentioned in my original post, this file started as the simplex font and
I modified it as follows:

Replaced the “^” with %%d (degree)

Replaced the “{“ (left brace) with the Greek delta symbol

Replaced the “}” (right brace) with the centerline (C/L) symbol.



I’ve also added some fraction symbols to the end of the file; I don’t really
use these anymore. My main concern is with the “^”, “{“, and “}” symbols
since I’ve incorporated them into many drawings.



As I also mentioned, these symbols work as expected in ACAD2016 (I skipped
the 2017 update).



Any help or suggestions will be greatly appreciated. Thanks again.



Kind regards

Art Acuna

[john.vellek · Accepted solution]

Hi Art, 

I am afraid the attachments didn't stick to the post. Can you try to ZIP them up and reattach?

I am wondering if naming the font differently might have any impact on this issue.  For instance, if you change your FONTALT to a noticeably different font is that what you see in your drawing?

It sounds like it is not finding the correct font and substituting for it.

Please select the Accept as Solution button if my post solves your issue or answers your question.

[tutti]

Thanks John, the FONTALT variable was the problem. When I set it to my custom font, everything worked perfectly.

Your the best.

Regards,

Art.