How do I purging .shx files from drawings 1

[R12NV]

I have received a few drawings for clients, and after I have converted the drawing to our standards, their .shx file is still being prompted for. Is there a way to purge the .shx file out of the drawing???

thanks in advance,

 

[CarlB]

Use the "linetype" command to see if a special linetype is being used (which might need those shx files), and delete it.

 

[tools4u]

Just ran into this today with some drwaings I had. BEWARE that this lsp routine clears "ALL" unreferenced shx from the drawings. I was looking for a lsp to do batch removal...but no luck yet.
******** from acad site*******
To Erase shapes and purge references to unavailable shape (SHX) files
Every time you open a drawing that references shape files that are not on your system, a dialog box is displayed and you are prompted ...

http://usa.autodesk.com/adsk/servlet/ps/item?siteID=123112&id=2896848&linkID=2475323

Document Number TS19683
Date: 10 Mar 03 Size: 17K

Hope this helps.
Gene

 

[R12NV]

tools4u, it worked a treat.

Thank you,

 

[MNSparks]

tools4u
We have had a rogue shx causing error messages in our drawings for years. With one wave of your magic wand it is gone.
Thank You Very Much

MNSparks

 

[tools4u]

Thanks Guys..
I was so impressed with the lsp removing the shx from my own drawings that I put it in my startup appload and created an Icon for it and put it on a toolbar. Now when a drawing comes up looking I just cancel the shx search, continue to open the drawing & hit the icon and ZZZapp !!! GONE. re-save the drawing and continue.