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Setting an Alternate BigFont File

Use the BigFontAlt command to set a replacement BigFont file to use in the drawing if the original font is not found.

BigFonts can contain thousands of special characters and are used for Asian languages, for example.

To set an alternate BigFont file:

  1. Type BigFontAlt at the command prompt.
  2. Type the name of the new BigFont file (for example, "bigfont.shx").
  3. Press Enter.

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Command: BigFontAlt

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