SHAPE (Command)

Inserts a shape from a shape file (SHX file) that has been loaded using LOAD.

The following prompts are displayed.

Shape Name

Specifies a shape (SHX file) to insert.

If a shape belongs to an external reference (xref) attached to the current drawing, the shape file is identified as externally dependent. Externally dependent shapes cannot be used in the current drawing unless they are reloaded.

?—List Shapes

Lists shapes and the files in which the shapes are defined.

If you enter an asterisk (*), the program lists shape names.