adding a font

[tpreisler]

Hi, i would like to add a font to Revit called  Archstyl.shx . how do i do it?

[ToanDN · Accepted solution]

Revit cannot read SHX font.  You need to find an equivalent TTF or OTF (true type OTF not postscript OTF) typeface.

[barthbradley]

Close alternative: Architxt.TTF and Archtitl.TTF 

[Viveka_CD · Accepted solution]

Hi @tpreisler

Revit uses the fonts in your Windows directory. When you set up a text style, the font should show up as an option. 
Revit only works with True Type Fonts that are ANSI Character-based. (These are fonts that can be used in Microsoft products such as Word.) 

If it is .shx then it will only work with AutoCAD and you will have to substitute a ttf font for it in Revit.

Yes, as @ToanDN mentioned you will need to convert OTF fonts to TTF fonts: See HERE for information on how to convert.

To install or reinstall a font in Windows:

1. Open the Fonts folder, either through Control Panel or by opening the Windows\Fonts 
2. Click File menu > Install New Font.
3. In the Add Fonts dialog box, select the drive and the folder where the new font file is located. A list of any font files that are found in the selected location will appear in the List of Fonts box.
4. Select the desired font
5. ARCHISEL TTF, ARCHSTYLE TTF and the fonts suggested by @barthbradley are alternatives if you want to try.

If you find posts have solved your problem, please click on 'Accept as solution' to help others with similar questions. Kudos welcome.

Thank you.

[barthbradley]

ARCHISEL.TTF, @Viveka_CD?

Can't find. Could you post link or file itself, please.

You're wonderful. Many Thanks. 

[Viveka_CD]

iHere you go @barthbradley

Archisel.shx and Archisel.ttf can be found at the below links

http://www.cad-corner.com/textstyles.php

http://www.caddsolve.com/font-files.html

http://designfxdirect.com/buy.html

Note: Some are free downloads and some paid

Regards,

[Anonymous]

Hi Viveka Devadas i installed a specific text to my windows 10, but when i try to change the text type in Revit i don't see that text as an option. 

I'm not sure what did i miss.

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@Viveka_CD wrote:

Hi @tpreisler

Revit uses the fonts in your Windows directory. When you set up a text style, the font should show up as an option. 
Revit only works with True Type Fonts that are ANSI Character-based. (These are fonts that can be used in Microsoft products such as Word.) 

If it is .shx then it will only work with AutoCAD and you will have to substitute a ttf font for it in Revit.

Yes, as @ToanDN mentioned you will need to convert OTF fonts to TTF fonts: See HERE for information on how to convert.

To install or reinstall a font in Windows:

1. Open the Fonts folder, either through Control Panel or by opening the Windows\Fonts 
2. Click File menu > Install New Font.
3. In the Add Fonts dialog box, select the drive and the folder where the new font file is located. A list of any font files that are found in the selected location will appear in the List of Fonts box.
4. Select the desired font
5. ARCHISEL TTF, ARCHSTYLE TTF and the fonts suggested by @barthbradley are alternatives if you want to try.

If you find posts have solved your problem, please click on 'Accept as solution' to help others with similar questions. Kudos welcome.

Thank you.

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