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  1. How to get good answers when you ask questions.

    By ChiefArchitect,
    • 0 replies
    • 10.4k views

  2. X17 Where are Project files stored?

    By Electromen,
    • 7 replies
    • 1.6k views

  3. Wondering how to create a plan and layout template with plan views already sent to layout

    By tuckanthony,
    • 3 replies
    • 70 views

  4. Exterior Siding Sqft in a Schedule

    By LegacyChief,   
    • 14 replies
    • 777 views

  5. Changing cooktop size to fit cabinet

    By GiantRenovations,
    • 3 replies
    • 46 views

  6. Terrain problem

    By MN_JohnH,   
    • 2 replies
    • 71 views

  7. X17 Temporary Dimensions

    By PitMan71,
    • 1 reply
    • 36 views

  8. I need my garage to be lower than the rest of the house

    By Ldesignstudio,
    • 1 reply
    • 55 views

  9. Window Labels / Callout

    By Ange822,   
    • 7 replies
    • 187 views

  10. WHAT'S GOING ON WITH MY FRAMING

    By Evolution,
    • 2 replies
    • 98 views

  11. Setting for Dormer Width

    By Ed_Orum,
    • 2 replies
    • 185 views

  12. Roof

    By decorators3,   
    • 18 replies
    • 394 views

  13. Why are the dishwashers offset in 2D and correct in 3D!?!

    By PhillipsPlans23,
    • 3 replies
    • 174 views

  14. Placing appliances in cabinets in X17

    By DQUser,
    • 3 replies
    • 148 views

  15. Material list for preliminary pricing

    By Evolution,
    • 3 replies
    • 199 views

  16. Page revision list

    By C4Adrafting,
    • 1 reply
    • 92 views

  17. Invisible Wall - Auto Dimension

    By bradtbc,
    • 0 replies
    • 89 views

  18. Struggling with elevations, ceiling heights, etc.

    By NBChief,
    • 2 replies
    • 129 views

  19. flat wall shed dormer

    By EquityDesigns,
    • 3 replies
    • 131 views

  20. Need 3D design in chief of existing Structural and Civil Plans

    By KAustin,
    • 1 reply
    • 128 views

  21. archive managed projects

    By Doug_N,
    • 3 replies
    • 140 views

  22. roof

    By decorators3,   
    • 19 replies
    • 534 views

  23. Tapered Joists

    By winterdd,
    • 11 replies
    • 458 views

  24. "Save As" option not present in X17

    By HDPWestCoast,
    • 3 replies
    • 421 views

  25. Wall Detail Dimensions

    By Mitchellopolis,
    • 2 replies
    • 141 views