Since it is a native AutoCAD shape font, Xarab.shx requires fewer system resources to render than TrueType fonts. This makes it ideal for large, complex engineering drawings where performance is a priority.
Unlike TrueType fonts ( .ttf ), which are Windows-based fonts (like Arial or Times New Roman), SHX fonts are vector-based fonts native to Autodesk software. They are preferred in engineering drawings because they are lightweight, display quickly, and plot clearly, even at small scales. xarabshx autocad font