


eTransmit packages the drawing file together with all dependent files (such as shape files, images, and External Drawing references) If you do not have it, then perhaps you received this drawing from someone else? If so, ask them for the shape file, and then ask them to use eTransmit next time they send you a drawing so this won’t happen. If you choose “Specify a replacement for each SHX file”, then you will get the file selection dialog shown below so that you can specify the location of the SHX file. Most likely though, they are part of a complex linetype definition. Shape files contain shapes that can be used by themselves, sort of like blocks. If you receive this dialog, it means you are missing a shape file that is referenced in the drawing. A very common issue with AutoCAD is the presence of the dialog below.
