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26432 topics in this forum

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

    By ChiefArchitect,
    • 0 replies
    • 6.5k views

  2. Changing Interior Wall Thicknesses

    By sthieldesign,   
    • 13 replies
    • 3k views

  3. Site Plan setup

    By Cavemanwf,
    • 11 replies
    • 4.1k views

  4. Use CA's PDF printer without automatically opening the resulting PDF file afterwards?

    By JBradleyConst,   
    • 3 replies
    • 821 views

  5. Vinyl Fence

    By Coastalbuilder,
    • 1 reply
    • 64 views

  6. Custom Trim Wall Vaulted Ceiling

    By KBEDesign,
    • 2 replies
    • 318 views

  7. Can I easily copy a CAD layer to another plan?

    By mgianzero,
    • 9 replies
    • 4.3k views

  8. Help with Roof on Wrap Around Porch

    By RusticRidge,
    • 7 replies
    • 277 views

  9. Can't find Icons

    By Joe_Carrick,
    • 1 reply
    • 729 views

  10. Flooring material doubled on material list?

    By 5Design,
    • 8 replies
    • 1.8k views

  11. walls not merging at corners of different thickness walls

    By QuickDraw59,
    • 5 replies
    • 804 views

  12. Go to client dropbox for walkthrough by others

    By ChiefUserNorm,
    • 0 replies
    • 684 views

  13. Steel Floating Stairs

    By AbeLopez,
    • 3 replies
    • 727 views

  14. Optimize space in Library User Library

    By DeLayDesign,
    • 3 replies
    • 272 views

  15. Windows 11 caused CA to lose selected count display

    By DianeP,
    • 2 replies
    • 1k views

  16. How to remove outdated Referenced Plan Files? (Showing up in Latest Revised Plan File)

    By gravattedesign,   
    • 3 replies
    • 1.4k views

  17. elevations and 3D missing rim joist

    By signahome,
    • 2 replies
    • 1.1k views

  18. OPENING X16 FILES IN X17

    By sthieldesign,
    • 2 replies
    • 1k views

  19. Uneven Roof Overhang When Using Room Divider

    By Jamsheediqbal,   
    • 1 reply
    • 1.9k views

  20. Foundation walls don't attach

    By AlexMez,
    • 4 replies
    • 1.4k views

  21. Terrain and doors at incorrect height

    By K-Lynn,
    • 3 replies
    • 1.6k views

  22. How do I get photo realistic renderings in X17?

    By agorres,
    • 3 replies
    • 1.8k views

  23. User Catalogue in Library Browser is gone/detached

    By gravattedesign,   
    • 4 replies
    • 233 views

  24. Picture Frame Deck Stairs

    By agorres,   
    • 5 replies
    • 1.7k views

  25. How to export layer sets in x17

    By wolftide45,
    • 4 replies
    • 2k views