SHXConvert

SHXConvert is a standalone tool for compiling/decompiling/converting AutoCAD Shape/Font files.
Here are some key features of "SHXConvert":
ï¿­ Translate AutoCAD-86 shapes 1.0, 1.1, Bigfont, and Unifont 1.0 formats.
ï¿­ Compile AutoCAD Shape/Font files outside of AutoCAD
ï¿­ Decompile existing shape/font files.
ï¿­ Fully commented SHP source (as part of SHX decompile) lets you easily undestand those cryptic codes!
ï¿­ Convert individual .SHX files to equivalent DXF format files.
ï¿­ Replace all references to .SHX SHAPES or TEXT fonts in a DXF file with BLOCK geometry. (The relevant .SHX files must of course be present for such translation to occur). In short the software performs a global Shape to Block conversion.
ï¿­ Optionally preserve Arcs in shapes as actual arcs, i.e. not converted to a series of small lines. This gives a more accurate result. It is also suited to CAM and CNC cutting machines.
ï¿­ Handle Sub-shapes.
ï¿­ Explode SHP/SHX to a simple vectors (.DAT file.)
ï¿­ Explode all text inside a DXF file into component geometry, i.e. lines and arcs.
ï¿­ Allow you to send out DXF/DWG files to clients without the need to send the relevant .SHX files.
Limitations:
ï¿­ 10 translations only