Missing SHX fonts in CAD drawings is a common problem that usually occurs when drawings are transferred or font files are moved, renamed, or deleted. The following is a detailed way to fix the lack of SHX fonts in CAD.
1. Understand the problem.
First of all, when opening a CAD drawing, if you are prompted that SHX fonts are missing, it means that some specific fonts are used in the drawing, but these font files are not transferred with the drawing or cannot be found on the local computer. Therefore, in order to display the drawings correctly, these missing fonts need to be found and loaded.
Second, the solution.
Replace the missing shx file.
When the CAD software opens the drawing and prompts that the SHX file is missing, you can select the option of "Specify a replacement file for each SHX file". In the popping up dialog box, the missing shx file name will be displayed. In this case, you can choose a similar font from the list of available fonts as a substitute according to your actual needs. Once the selection is done, click on the "OK" button and the software will replace the missing SHX file with the selected font. This method can solve the problem quickly, but it should be noted that the replaced font may have some differences in appearance from the original font, which may affect the accuracy and readability of the drawing.
Locate the missing shx file.
Another way is to directly find the missing SHX file and add it to the font library of the CAD software. First of all, you need to confirm the specific name of the shx file that is missing from the drawing. You can then copy the corresponding SHX file online** or from another computer. Once you have the missing font files, store them in the "Fonts" folder in the directory where the CAD software is installed. Restart the CAD software and open the drawing, at which point you should be able to load the missing fonts correctly.
3. Preventive measures.
To avoid similar problems in the future, the following precautions can be taken:
When transferring drawings, make sure that all relevant font files are transferred with the drawings. This can be done by embedding the font file into the drawing or by packaging the font file with the drawing.
Create a folder on your computer dedicated to CAD fonts and store all the font files you need in that folder. In the settings of the CAD software, specify the folder as the font search path so that the software can automatically load the required fonts.
Regularly update and maintain the CAD software in your computer to ensure that the software correctly recognizes and loads the latest font files.
Fourth, summary. The lack of SHX fonts in CAD drawings is a common problem, but it can be easily solved with the methods above. When dealing with such problems, it is necessary to choose the appropriate solution according to the actual situation. At the same time, in order to avoid similar problems in the future, it is advisable to take precautions to manage and maintain the CAD font library. Through reasonable maintenance and management, the normal operation of CAD software and the accurate display of drawings can be ensured.