"One or more SHX files are missing. Substitute font: [xarab.shx]"
Check your system variables. Type MIRRTEXT into the command line and set the value to 0 . This ensures that text strings do not flip backward when you mirror objects in your drawing. Additionally, you may need to use an Arabic text enabler lisp routine (like ArbText or Chfont ) if you are working on legacy files pre-dating AutoCAD 2010. 3. Font Missing Dialog Box on Startup Xarab.shx Autocad Font
⚠️ Xarab is an older Arabic SHX font. Modern versions of AutoCAD support native RTL text through .TTF fonts (e.g., Arial , Simplified Arabic ). Xarab is mainly used for compatibility with legacy drawings or when a lightweight, simple font is required. "One or more SHX files are missing
Navigate to your AutoCAD installation directory, typically found at: C:\Program Files\Autodesk\AutoCAD 20XX\Fonts Install: Copy and paste the .shx file into this folder. This ensures that text strings do not flip
This is the most critical aspect of Xarab.shx.
Even after installation, you might run into errors due to legacy drawing configurations. Here is how to fix them. 1. The "Missing SHX Files" Dialog Box
Unlike standard Windows fonts, .shx files are "shape files" compiled from ASCII .shp definition files. They are native to AutoCAD and are essential for maintaining text legibility across different CAD versions and plotting devices.