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====== Dealing with missing fonts ======

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When exchanging CAD drawing files, it is important to note that fonts used in a drawing file should be installed on the respective computer system. Otherwise, a processing software does not have the necessary information to be able to display and interpret fonts correctly.

This page describes how to deal with a message in #@IC_HTML@# informing you of missing fonts.

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 • [[en:infra-convert:user:fonts#What are fonts?|What are fonts?]]\\ 
 • [[e:ninfra-convert:user:fonts#Fonts in drawing filesn]]\\ 
 • [[eninfra-convert:user:fonts#Step 1: Identify missing fonts]]\\ 
 • [[en:infra-convert:user:fonts#Step 2: Find fonts]]\\ 
 • [[en:infra-convert:user:fonts#Step 3: Install fonts]]

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==== What are fonts? ====

A →[[en:infra-convert:user:terms#font|font]] describes the appearance of characters such as letters, numbers, punctuation marks and graphic symbols. A character set comprises a stock of such character definitions and can be exchanged between computer systems as a font file (*.ttf, *.shx etc.).

Each character definition in the character set is identified by a code. By specifying the position, name of the font, the character code, font size and other properties, software can display the character.

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==== Fonts in drawing files ====

**DXF, DWG, IGES** – Drawing files in a CAD exchange format do not contain character definitions. To display them, you have to rely on fonts already being installed on the computer system.

**PDF** – Character definitions can be embedded in PDF files, so-called embedded fonts. However, for further processing, as is the case in #@IC_HTML@#, these may not be used for licensing reasons. The required fonts must therefore also be installed in this case.

If a PDF is converted into a raster graphic during import into #@IC_HTML@#, the licence restriction does not apply. Automated stamping is then no longer possible, but the representation corresponds exactly to the original.
\\  **See** Functions > Drawings > Import drawing > [[en:infra-convert:user:functions:drwimport#workflow|Workflow]] > Step 2b

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==== Step 1: Identify missing fonts ====

If a font is not found when loading a drawing file on the computer, #@IC_HTML@# falls back on substitute fonts. The substitutions often fit well, but can only reproduce the original more or less accurately enough. Substitution characters may, for example, have a different height, width, line width or position. It is also possible for a character code to represent a character that is different in meaning. If a character is not found at all, a substitute character is displayed, such as "▯" or "?".

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When a replacement is made, you will be informed with a message. The name of a font searched for and the respective replacement font are displayed. Several fonts can be replaced at once.

The file name of a font you are looking for does not appear in the drawing file. However, it is usually similar; in the example, the font file could be called "cadfont1.ttf".

> **If the dialogue does not appear**, this may be because the message is suppressed by a setting. You can reactivate the message in the **Settings** menu:
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>   1) Click on **Edit** > **Settings** in the menu bar.
>   2) In the "Settings" menu that opens, open the **Import** page.
>   3) In the **Common** group, deactivate the setting **Suppress notifications for replaced fonts**.
>   4) Accept the setting by clicking **OK** and carry out the import again.

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==== Step 2: Find fonts ====

You can view and manage fonts installed on a computer (with Windows operating system) at the following locations:

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Windows font settings:

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Click on **Start** ({{:en:infra-convert:windows_10_logo.png?nolink&13|}}) in the Windows task bar, enter Font Settings and select the search suggestion **Font settings**.

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Windows-Font-Verzeichnis:

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Für alle Benutzer installierte Schriftarten befinden sich standardmäßig im folgenden Verzeichnis:

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  C:\Windows\Fonts
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Benutzerspezifisches Font-Verzeichnis:

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Für einzelne Benutzer installierte Schriftarten befinden sich im folgenden Verzeichnis:

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  %LocalAppData%\Microsoft\Windows\Fonts
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Von CAD-Programmen mitgelieferte Schriftartdateien finden Sie meist im Installationsverzeichnis. Navigieren Sie im Dateiexplorer zum Installationsverzeichnis und suchen dort nach TTF-Dateien durch Eingabe der Suchanfrage *.ttf .

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> **Wichtig** Schriftarten unterliegen dem Urheberrecht. Die Nutzungsrechte sind unbedingt zu prüfen!

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==== Step 3: Install fonts ====

Schriftarten sollten nach Möglichkeit für alle Benutzer installiert werden. Klicken Sie mit der rechten Maustaste auf die Schriftartdatei (oder mehrere ausgewählte Schriftartdateien) und im Kontextmenü auf **Für alle Benutzer installieren** (administrative Rechte benötigt).

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> **Wichtig** Schriftarten unterliegen dem Urheberrecht. Die Nutzungsrechte sind unbedingt zu prüfen!

Wurden alle Schriftarten hinzugefügt, sollte beim Import einer Zeichnung in #@IC_HTML@# keine Hinweismeldung mehr erscheinen und die Darstellung der Zeichen sollte korrekt sein.

Sollte das nicht der Fall sein, kontaktieren Sie uns. Wir unterstützen Sie gerne.

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