DUMPSHX (Express Tool)

Converts existing SHX (compiled) files to the equivalent SHP (decompiled) files

The DOS syntax is as follows:

dumpshx -o <output filename> <input filename> [-d] [-h <message to display>]

Note: DUMPSHX recognizes all SHX files including shape files, big font files and Unifont files.

Options

-h	Display this message
-d	Uses decimal character codes
-o	Writes output to 'file'

Examples

From the DOS Command Prompt window:

• To create simplex.shp from simplex.shx, enter dumpshx -o simplex.shp simplex.shx.
• To create mytext.shp from txt.shx using decimal character codes, enter dumpshx -o mytext.shp txt.shx -d.

File

dumpshx.exe