Aeccland.shx

A: Only if you no longer use or receive any drawings created with AutoCAD Architecture. Deleting it will cause errors on older files.

The aeccland.shx file is an Autodesk Civil 3D "shape" file used to render specialized landscape linetypes like treelines, hedges, and bushes. Missing this file results in errors, while a known plotting bug causes it to appear as dots instead of symbols. To resolve issues, the file should be installed in the AutoCAD fonts folder or added to the support search path. For more details, visit Autodesk Community forums.autodesk.com/t5/civil-3d-forum/missing-shx-file-s/td-p/7448410. Missing Shx File(s) - Forums, Autodesk aeccland.shx

A: The drawing contains a reference to the file (perhaps in a frozen layer or a hidden viewport) even if no visible geometry uses it. Use -PURGE > Regapps to remove the reference. A: Only if you no longer use or

(.shx is also a compiled shape/font file used by AutoCAD): Missing this file results in errors, while a

: .shx files are the compiled versions of ASCII shape definition files ( .shp ). AutoCAD reads the .shx version because it is optimized for performance.

A: You are trying to use a file from AutoCAD Architecture 2010 with AutoCAD 2025. The SHX format is backward compatible, but the references inside the DWG may expect a specific version. Use the installer for the correct year.

(.shx for shapefile):