Example: Font Substitution Rules

The following table shows the font substitution rules AutoCAD LT uses if it cannot locate a font file when a drawing is opened.

File ExtensionMapping Order
.ttfUsers FONTMAP valueUses font defined in text styleWindows substitutes similar font

.shx

Users FONTMAP value

Uses font defined in text style

Uses FONTALT

Prompts for new font

.pfd

Users FONTMAP value

Uses FONTALT value

Prompts for new font