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26808 topics in this forum

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

    By mgianzero,
    • 9 replies
    • 5.4k views

  2. "Copy" Old project into new plan file?

    By Huey18,
    • 3 replies
    • 5.6k views

  3. Help with Roof on Wrap Around Porch

    By RusticRidge,
    • 7 replies
    • 812 views

  4. Can't find Icons

    By Joe_Carrick,
    • 1 reply
    • 1.4k views

  5. Flooring material doubled on material list?

    By 5Design,
    • 8 replies
    • 2.5k views

  6. walls not merging at corners of different thickness walls

    By QuickDraw59,
    • 5 replies
    • 1.5k views

  7. Steel Floating Stairs

    By AbeLopez,
    • 3 replies
    • 1.3k views

  8. Optimize space in Library User Library

    By DeLayDesign,
    • 3 replies
    • 548 views

  9. Windows 11 caused CA to lose selected count display

    By DianeP,
    • 2 replies
    • 1.6k views

  10. OPENING X16 FILES IN X17

    By sthieldesign,
    • 2 replies
    • 1.6k views

  11. Uneven Roof Overhang When Using Room Divider

    By Jamsheediqbal,   
    • 1 reply
    • 2.4k views

  12. Foundation walls don't attach

    By AlexMez,
    • 4 replies
    • 1.8k views

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

    By agorres,
    • 3 replies
    • 2.3k views

  14. User Catalogue in Library Browser is gone/detached

    By gravattedesign,   
    • 4 replies
    • 466 views

  15. Picture Frame Deck Stairs

    By agorres,   
    • 5 replies
    • 2k views

  16. How to export layer sets in x17

    By wolftide45,
    • 4 replies
    • 2.4k views

  17. Rich text ?

    By creatrix,   
    • 2 replies
    • 1.9k views

  18. Attic 1 2

    By decorators3,   
    • 27 replies
    • 5.5k views

  19. Cabinet Doors with Key Locks

    By ACADuser,
    • 2 replies
    • 2.2k views

  20. Does anyone know a trick to convert text to a solid?

    By rikdekker,
    • 8 replies
    • 2.1k views

  21. New User Please Help

    By Mucasuma,
    • 5 replies
    • 519 views

  22. For uninitialized globals at the opening of a program

    By Renerabbitt,
    • 6 replies
    • 2k views

  23. Second floor is unresponsive(partially)...Why?

    By Samia2024,
    • 5 replies
    • 3.1k views

  24. LiDAR laser scan data and Chief Workflow

    By chrismac,   
    • 5 replies
    • 2.6k views

  25. Help with gambrel Eves

    By Ringos,
    • 1 reply
    • 451 views