Attribute table shows '??' in Shapefile after exporting from dwg file with Marathi font

Question

Hi, I am trying to export dwg file to shape file from autocad , but the dwg file has marathi font. while exporting to shape file. its attribute table field is coming with but all ?? signs. i want display marathi font in attribute table of arcgis. Kindly help..

vikaswardiya · Answer

Thank you very much sir.

JayantaPoddar · Answer

Hi Vikas,

Thank you for sharing the sample CAD file.

Shapefiles don't support Annotation. Use File Geodatabase for storing the exported feature classes. You should use one of the following tools to get appropriate annotation in a File Geodatabase.1. CAD to Geodatabase (Conversion)2. Import CAD Annotation (Conversion) Note: A few texts might not get imported correctly.

JayantaPoddar · Answer

Hi Vikas,

Could you zip and attach the CAD file for me to check? You could also reach me at joypoddar.87@gmail.com