CAD tip # 787:

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Error: Cannot find Shell program in Mtext command.

Copy the missing or corrupted Riched32.dll from Windows 95 CD (AutoCAD2000 only), or set the MTEXTED variable to "." (dot) or "Internal" (all versions).

ACAD2000ACADACLTADT

Win95,WinCAD

11.11.1999 21482×

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this tip shared by ARKANCE experts applies to: AutoCAD 2000 · AutoCAD · AutoCAD LT · AutoCAD Architecture ·

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