Problem converting the text "3/4" from Microstation to AutoCad

[Anonymous]

I am converting a .dgn file to a .dwg file and every entry that has the term 3/4 (three-fourths) comes out as either a question mark (?) or a Latin lowercase f (ƒ).  Is there any solution to this?

[john.vellek]

Hi @Anonymous,

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

Is it possible to attach your DGN file?  Does this happen if you saveas from Microstation to DWG  as well as trying to do a dgnimport in AutoCAD?

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

[artc2]

If the "3/4" is a single special character in the font used in the dgn file and that character doesn't exist in the fonts used in the dwg file, then you could see what you describe. When an shx font is used in a dwg and a character doesn't exist in the shx font, a '?' will be shown for that character. And, if a TrueType font is used that doesn't match the font used in the dgn, then whatever is at that location in the TrueType font used in the dwg will be displayed when the dwg file is opened - in this case a Latin lowercase f.

[john.vellek · Accepted solution]

Hi @Anonymous,

@artc2 is the Guru and is my go to guy on this stuff. The question in my mind though is do you have Microstation too? Is it possible to change the font there before saving the DGN or saving as a DWG?

If not, perhaps a Find/Replace is the best way to get this problem corrected.  I am happy to look at sample files if you care to attach them to a post.

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

[Anonymous]

I can't release the .dwg files, but I just installing a new .shx font and using Find/Replace worked perfectly.  Thank you all for the great help!