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

    By agorres,
    • 3 replies
    • 2.4k views

  2. User Catalogue in Library Browser is gone/detached

    By gravattedesign,   
    • 4 replies
    • 490 views

  3. Picture Frame Deck Stairs

    By agorres,   
    • 5 replies
    • 2k views

  4. How to export layer sets in x17

    By wolftide45,
    • 4 replies
    • 2.4k views

  5. Rich text ?

    By creatrix,   
    • 2 replies
    • 1.9k views

  6. Attic 1 2

    By decorators3,   
    • 27 replies
    • 5.6k views

  7. Cabinet Doors with Key Locks

    By ACADuser,
    • 2 replies
    • 2.2k views

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

    By rikdekker,
    • 8 replies
    • 2.2k views

  9. New User Please Help

    By Mucasuma,
    • 5 replies
    • 548 views

  10. For uninitialized globals at the opening of a program

    By Renerabbitt,
    • 6 replies
    • 2k views

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

    By Samia2024,
    • 5 replies
    • 3.2k views

  12. LiDAR laser scan data and Chief Workflow

    By chrismac,   
    • 5 replies
    • 2.7k views

  13. Help with gambrel Eves

    By Ringos,
    • 1 reply
    • 477 views

  14. ICF Walls, wood top plate, trusses on top. How?

    By ByronVallis1,
    • 4 replies
    • 2.8k views

  15. Concentric Resize - Stair Plan Width

    By JKEdmo,
    • 0 replies
    • 1.7k views

  16. Hip roof addition

    By Celtic101,
    • 10 replies
    • 2.5k views

  17. How do I turn off automatic framing in X16 ?

    By basketballman,
    • 2 replies
    • 1.2k views

  18. Roof Collar Ties

    By mtldesigns,
    • 11 replies
    • 3.4k views

  19. Online Privacy

    By EBinteriors,
    • 4 replies
    • 653 views

  20. 3d Polyline

    By Cadwork22,
    • 4 replies
    • 1.6k views

  21. How to set which layout template file is used when opening new layout in X17 project management

    By GeneDavis,
    • 1 reply
    • 1.5k views

  22. Make material pattern appear in elevations for cabinetry

    By JordanWeed,
    • 2 replies
    • 1.7k views

  23. Auto-Dimensions Overlapping

    By ChiefUserKatie,
    • 1 reply
    • 1.1k views

  24. Wall problems

    By chiefUserStew,
    • 1 reply
    • 1k views

  25. How to use the power of Project Browser after years of poor file management

    By jtcapa1,   
    • 0 replies
    • 1k views