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Linetypes Shapefiles??

Linetypes Shapefiles??

Linetypes Shapefiles??

(OP)
I am trying to create a complex line type. I have found some advice via the nett about how to do it. This refers to shape files in the line type 'name.shx' - this is where I am confused. I always thought shapes were .shp.

Can anybody explain to me the relationship here (between shx and shp) and how one creates a shx file (or views it properly because its just a load of symbols).

Cheers. Sean.

RE: Linetypes Shapefiles??

Short answer-
Use the AutoCAD "compile" command to create a .shx from a .shp.

RE: Linetypes Shapefiles??

Hi,

the *.shp file ist the symbol-definition, an ASCII file.
ACAD needs a *.shx as a symbol file to show the linetype.
Look into the other posts and into the ACAD-help...

Lothar

ADT 2004

RE: Linetypes Shapefiles??

(OP)
Thanks for the tips - now I am a little further on with the problem.

Cheers. Sean.

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