fonts

[perseid88]

When importing certain .dwg files from a customer, I get drafting dimensions that are funny looking. (strange characters, etc.) They claim it is the fonts used in their original drawing. The customer sent me the "font files". These were .shx files. Is there a way that I can take advantage of these files and add these fonts so that Mastercam can read thier files as they were intended?

V9.0SP1

[Guest]

If you search the site I think you will find this is a known bug. jm2c

[Rick Damiani]

I dunno that not being able to handle AutoCAD specific .SHX fonts could be properly called a 'bug'.

 

perseid88: The .SHX font files are only useful with AutoCAD. They are the 'native' AutoCAD font file, and won't be of much use in MasterCAM. To look at the .DWG file, I'd suggust you try downloaidng Volo View Express from Autodesk's web site. Here is the download page:

Volo View Express download

[cadcam]

Rick the software Volo View Express from Autodesk's can be found on my FTP hase been ther for a while if this helps.

[Fig sign]

You can explode your dimensions and text in AUTOCAD or Intellicad

[Rick Damiani]

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Rick the software Volo View Express from Autodesk's can be found on my FTP hase been ther for a while if this helps.

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I saw that there, but was unsure what version it was. The current version of Volo View Express is 2.01, and the 1.x versions are not compatable with the current set of Volo object enablers.

[cadcam]

Good point I will check if needed will update it.

thanks for pointing that out.

[perseid88]

Is it just that they have chosen to use a unique font? Could I avoid these troubles in the future by suggesting our customer use a Mastercam friendly font?

[Rick Damiani]

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Is it just that they have chosen to use a unique font? Could I avoid these troubles in the future by suggesting our customer use a Mastercam friendly font?

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That's it alright. If they had selected a TrueType font the charecters would have mapped correctly, or you could have installed that font onto your computer. With an .SHX font, you can't do either.