Xarabshx Autocad Font Page

To fix the display issue, you need to place the font file into AutoCAD's font directory.

Steps:

  • Copy and Paste: Copy the xarabshx.shx file and paste it into this Fonts folder.
  • Restart AutoCAD: You must close and reopen AutoCAD for the software to recognize the new font.
  • Regen: Open the drawing, type RE (Regen), and press Enter. The text should now display correctly.

    • AutoCAD only scans the Fonts folder upon startup. You must close and reopen the program for the font to appear in the list. xarabshx autocad font

  • Loading Fonts within AutoCAD:

  • For TrueType Fonts (TTF):

  • Check Font Compatibility:

    • If you open a drawing and see a warning like "xarabshx.shx not found" or the text looks like ?????, it means you do not have the specific font file installed on your computer. AutoCAD is substituting it with a default font (like txt.shx or Simplex.shx), which often cannot reproduce the Arabic characters. To fix the display issue, you need to