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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

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