-PDFSHXTEXT (Command)

Applies to 2017.1 Update and later

Converts the SHX geometry imported from PDF files into individual multiline text objects from the command line.

For additional information, see the PDFSHXTEXT command topic.

The following prompts are displayed.

Select Objects

Select only the geometric objects that represents the SHX text imported from a PDF file.

Specify first corner, Specify opposite corner
Prompts for the diagonal corners of a rectangular crossing or window selection area. All objects selected are processed.

Settings

Select only the geometric objects that represents the SHX text imported from a PDF file.

Add Font
Adds an SHX font to the comparison list.
Remove Font
Removes an SHX font to the comparison list.
Success Threshold
Sets the percentage of geometry that must match a font before replacing it with text. A lower value creates text even when some characters aren't recognized. A high value ensures the closest matching selected font is used if possible.
Layer
Specifies the layer of the multiline text objects that are created by the conversion, either the current layer or the original layer of the geometry.