Converting a .ttf to .shx file for fonts

[Sam S]

I work at an engineering firm and handle our library of title blocks that we have on file for the architects, clients, etc. A little back story as to why it is important but basically we received a text font in a ttf format and I understand that autocad uses both ttf and shx files for text fonts but I need this title block accessible with the correct font for 50+ people and if I use the ttf file then I would need everyone to manually install it on their computer but if I add the shx file to the autocad file then everyone has it without having to do anything. Is there anything I can do to convert the PlayFairDisplay.ttf file to a shx file? 

[Steven P]

Not something I'd usually do - my preference is to use one of the standard fonts, that way anyone with a standard install can get the same output.

 

However if it was me I'd be tempted to look at alternative fonts and seeing if you an embed into the file which alternative font to use. That way, if you return the drawing to a client the original TTF font will be the primary font, they will get it as they sent it. For you then the alternative font will be a working solution, can choose one that most closely represents the one you were sent - widths and heights and so on. Change the font then you will get a message fairly quick "Can you put all the fonts back again" when you submit the drawings.

 

There is an alternative font file (.fmp) - options - text editor... - Font Mapping File though your guys would probably need to adjust that, most people this would be just standard factory set file.

 

If I am going to be the end owner of the file then fonts get converted to our company styles (often a variation of Arial).

[BIGAL]

Its no good even if you could convert the TTF to a shx you would still have to send it to all 50 people, so the TTF is a custom font ? Not a standard one within Windows which has lots. You can copy a font and paste to c:\windows\fonts it should auto install.

 

Like @Steven P why not just replace with some thing very close.

 

If you open explorer and go to c:\windows\fonts you will see what the font looks like or you can dbl click it, and it will show an example of the font in words. If you have dual screens will help to compare.

There is one TTF I know of which is Arch.TTF which s a freehand font and used a lot.

 

 

Edited March 19 by BIGAL

[GraysonFletcher]

Thank you, I will try it. If I face any issue, I will ask. I am sorry if I made a mistake by replying here.