★The difference between SHX and TTF fonts in ZWCAD.

Issue:

what are the differences (pros and cons) between SHX and TTF fonts, and when to use them?

Solution:

SHX fonts are built-in fonts of CAD software, while TTF fonts are Windows built-in fonts.

Advantages and disadvantages:

Storage space: SHX<TTF
Display speed: SHX>TTF
Accuracy: The length and width of SHX fonts are very accurate, while the accuracy of TTF fonts is relatively poor as they are external fonts.
Effects: SHX fonts are line-type fonts that can specify various special effects such as thickness, while TTF fonts do not have these effects.
Aesthetics: SHX fonts are slightly less attractive than TTF fonts in terms of appearance.
Printing: SHX fonts may appear different in thickness or density due to different color layers, while TTF fonts are not affected by this.

Suggested scenarios for use (take architectural drawing as an example):

SHX fonts: recommended for dimension, door and window numbers, index text, leading text, and axis numbers.
(Reasons: 1. These texts will appear in large quantities in drawings, so reducing storage space is necessary; 2. For printing purposes, considering other specialties, it may be necessary to turn the architectural base map gray, and if TTF fonts are used, the text will not turn gray; 3. The accuracy of SHX fonts is particularly important in drawing design.)

TTF fonts: recommended for titles in the frames, drawing titles, and table of contents.
(TTF fonts are more aesthetically pleasing, so they can be used in positions such as the drawing titles.)