| Product(s): | MicroStation V8i | ||
| Version(s): | 08.11.05.16 | ||
| Area: | AutoCAD | ||
| Original Author: | Bentley Technical Support Group |
Problem
User cannot open converted AutoCAD files in ProjectWise, but can open them outside of ProjectWise. Getting error "Cannot locate a default shx font. Please Install msdefault.shx. Program must now exit".
Solution
MicroStation V8i added a new folder and variable that points to the folder. Workspace\system\fonts\ was added to MicroStation V8i. This folder contains the default fonts to be used when a font used in the drawing can not be found. The variable MS_FONTPATH should be pointing to this directory.
You need to check the variable to verify that it is set correctly and then check the folder to verify that is does exist and the default fonts exist in the folder.
See Also
Error - cannot locate a default shx font
External Links
Bentley Technical Support KnowledgeBase
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