File extension shx

Name: 3D Graphics Files

Popularity: 8

Open With: AutoCAD

What is this shx file?

As the shape entity, the SHX file extension works for the AutoCAD application. The file extension, in this application's context, is involved with producing 2D and 3D graphics for architectural design and drafting. The SHX file extension for this can be lines, circles, polylines, and arcs, which are commonly used for architectural planning.

Name: Data Files

Popularity: 6

Open With: ArcGIS

What is this shx file?

Index of ESRI Shapefiles (.SHP files) that stores index and offset information from the main Shapefile; allows for direct access to records in the main file; consists of a 100-byte header followed by 8-byte, fixed-length records that define the SHP files referenced by the index file; often saved along with a corresponding dBASE (.DBF) database file.

Name: Miscellaneous Files

Popularity: 6

Open With: Ultra File Opener

What is this shx file?

Encrypted file used to "flash" the firmware of a Motorola cell phone, such as as a Razr or Rokr; often used for customizing or "modding" the interface of Motorola cell phones. To flash the memory of a cell phone, you must connect the phone to a PC via USB and run a program like PST or RSD, which can open the flash superfile. SHX files are based on the .HS flex file format.