How can I find the .shx source file.shp file?

[Anonymous]

I know in the past Acad version(before the R12),The .shx file can be finded in the Acad programe files.But now I can't find the .shx file,especially the fonts files' source file .shx 

I have read the TOPIC custimization at Acad help FILE 

At the chapter "using big fonts to extend font"

*BIGFONT 60,1,124,124
*0,4,Greek
above, below, modes, 0
*31809,n,uca
. . . uppercase Alpha definition, invoked by "|A"
*31810,n,ucb
. . . uppercase Beta definition, invoked by "|B"
*31841,n,lca
. . . lowercase Alpha definition, invoked by "|a"
*31842,n,lcb
. . . lowercase Beta definition, invoked by "|b"
*31868,n,vbar
. . . vertical bar definition, invoked by "||"
. .

I really want to use this funtion like using %%d or %%c.

but I can't find the GREEK.shp yet to replace the preceding describe code

As a result,I can't compile the incomplete codes in .shp file.

In addition I use Acad in Chinese language

I want to know about the gbcbig.shx file (The big fonts in chinese font shape)

so I have to look up the  gbcbig.shp.how can I find this.Thank you 

Last question if I want to view the user guide in English language instead of Chinese 

how can I dowload the English version user guide

NOTE:I use the Chinese version software

[dbroad · Accepted solution]

You have got it backwards.  SHP is the source filetype, the editable text code for shape files and fonts. SHX is the compiled form.  In R14 and earlier, the source SHP files were available for install.  Since, then only the SHX files are available. You can turn any SHX file into a SHP file with DUMPSHX.EXE which is in the Express folder under the install folder for AutoCAD.  The SHX files are in the fonts folder under the AutoCAD install folder.  Instructions for converting SHX files to SHP files using DUMPSHX are available in the online help files for the express tools.  The resulting SHP files will not contain comments.  After modifying the SHP file, you should save it with a different name and then compile it with the compile command in AutoCAD.

Help files are all online now.

Do an internet search for locations where you can download or buy the fonts you want.

[Anonymous]

THK U very much! 谢谢你的回答
I am so glad to use that tool.I find myself knowing a little about the express tools
A stupid question?um,the answer has rested in my computer for a long time.

[dbroad]

You're welcome.  Glad it worked for you.  If you want to learn more about the express tools, the express tools ribbon tab has some good help links. For the others, type express in the command line. In the autocomplete list, pick the help on expresstools.