: The text style is defined, but the current machine cannot find Hzdx.shx . OR the text style is set to a TTF font that doesn't support the character set. Scenario C: Invisible Text You select the text and see grips (blue squares), but no visual letters appear.
: The file was saved on a computer that had Hzdx.shx installed (e.g., a Chinese contractor's machine). You opened it on a Western version of AutoCAD or a Mac, which does not include the file. Hzdx.shx Font
: Do not hit "Ignore" or "Substitute" if you care about the text. Substituting a random font like Simplex.shx will turn all Chinese text into ASCII gibberish. Scenario B: Render as "?" You open the file, and every Chinese character is a question mark ( ? ). : The text style is defined, but the
If you have ever opened an AutoCAD drawing only to see a series of garbled characters, question marks ( ? ), or nonsensical text, you have likely encountered a missing or misconfigured Hzdx.shx font file. While many users simply ignore the warning or substitute a random font, doing so can corrupt the integrity of a drawing, leading to costly miscommunications. : The file was saved on a computer that had Hzdx