Shape File

Missing Shape Files

Submitted by rkmcswain on Sun, 05/09/2010 - 08:20

One of the more popular topics here is the Select Shape File post from February 2006, where I explained why you might be prompted to select a shape file, and ways to eliminate this prompt.

Well, Autodesk has taken this one step further in AutoCAD 2011 and now offers you a way to eliminate this prompt forever.


If you check the toggle "Always perform my current choice" and then select "Ignore the missing SHX files and continue", then you shouldn't be prompted again. Read more »

Select Shape File

Submitted by rkmcswain on Mon, 02/27/2006 - 14:13

If you receive a dialog box with this title while opening a drawing, you are missing a shape file that is referenced in the drawing. Shape files contain shapes that can be used by themselves, sort of like blocks. Most likely though, they are part of a complex linetype definition.

Dialog Example Read more »

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