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I have installed AutoCAD 2010. In the pass, I have been using AutoCAD 2008, and all my drawings/details have a specific .ttf type files (Futura Book BT). However, I have noticed that AutoCAD 2010 version is using .shx type files, and when I imported .ttf file, it didn’t work.
I was wondering if there is way I can re-install my old font type.
Greatly appreciate.
P.
Depending on the version of Windows you have, you may be able to merely drag the TTF font into the windows/font folder and it will automatically install the font. XP and older versions, require you to use the top menu to install a font after you place it in the font folder. You'll have to restart AutoCAD after you do that.
Let me know how it goes.
Bill DeShawn
http://my.sterling.net/~bdeshawn
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Bill DeShawn
Expertise
I can address all 2-D questions and some 3-D questions. I do programming in AutoLISP if it doesn`t involve solid modeling. I can also address menu customization issues and can help you find answers to questions I can`t answer by taking your question directly to Autodesk via their newsgroups.
Experience
I used to do electronic and mechanical design for a flat panel monitor manufacturer, and now I do architectural drafting for an architect. I did and do AutoLISP and menu customization and take pride in making my lisp routines to do the work exactly the way the client likes them done.
Publications
I had a routine published in CADENCE magazine (no longer in publication and taken over by CADALYST). Some of my routines are published on my website at http://my.sterling.net/~bdeshawn
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