| Font Name | Type | Best For | Compatibility | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | Monoline SHX | Dense dimensions; small text | Requires manual install in EN AutoCAD | | Hztxt.shx | Monoline SHX | General notes; better legibility | Ships with AutoCAD China | | Gbcbig.shx | Monoline SHX | Modern GB standard (compliant) | Ships with all AutoCAD versions 2018+ | | Simplex.shx + Big Font | Mixed | Western characters + hzdx | Universal |
If you are starting a new project, use Gbcbig.shx . It is the official font included in Autodesk’s global installer and will never cause a missing SHX error on a vanilla AutoCAD installation. Part 6: Optimizing Text Style for Bilingual Drawings To create a professional drawing that uses Hzdx.shx , you must set up your Text Style correctly. Hzdx.shx Font
While modern versions of AutoCAD have moved toward supporting Unicode and TrueType for simplicity, .shx big fonts like Hzdx.shx remain the gold standard for performance-heavy 2D drafting. If you work with international supply chains, adding Hzdx.shx to your font library is not optional—it is essential. | Font Name | Type | Best For