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26912 topics in this forum

  1. Rich text ?

    By creatrix,   
    • 2 replies
    • 1.9k views

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

    By rikdekker,
    • 8 replies
    • 2.2k views

  3. Concentric Resize - Stair Plan Width

    By JKEdmo,
    • 0 replies
    • 1.7k views

  4. How to export layer sets in x17

    By wolftide45,
    • 4 replies
    • 2.4k views

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

    By basketballman,
    • 2 replies
    • 1.2k views

  6. For uninitialized globals at the opening of a program

    By Renerabbitt,
    • 6 replies
    • 2k views

  7. Online Privacy

    By EBinteriors,
    • 4 replies
    • 688 views

  8. Make material pattern appear in elevations for cabinetry

    By JordanWeed,
    • 2 replies
    • 1.7k views

  9. Wall problems

    By chiefUserStew,
    • 1 reply
    • 1k views

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

    By jtcapa1,   
    • 0 replies
    • 1k views

  11. 3d Polyline

    By Cadwork22,
    • 4 replies
    • 1.6k views

  12. Auto-Dimensions Overlapping

    By ChiefUserKatie,
    • 1 reply
    • 1.1k views

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

    By GeneDavis,
    • 1 reply
    • 1.5k views

  14. LiDAR laser scan data and Chief Workflow

    By chrismac,   
    • 5 replies
    • 2.7k views

  15. Object Snaps in Blocks

    By PitMan71,
    • 2 replies
    • 1.2k views

  16. Hip roof addition

    By Celtic101,
    • 10 replies
    • 2.5k views

  17. Change layout template in a layout already set up

    By GeneDavis,
    • 2 replies
    • 1.1k views

  18. User Catalogue in Library Browser is gone/detached

    By gravattedesign,   
    • 4 replies
    • 499 views

  19. Uneven Roof Overhang When Using Room Divider

    By Jamsheediqbal,   
    • 1 reply
    • 2.4k views

  20. Lights for pool

    By rcapone,
    • 5 replies
    • 1.6k views

  21. Board n batt the Rene way. Can't do it.

    By GeneDavis,
    • 5 replies
    • 2.1k views

  22. Gambrel Roof Ridge Like Fascia

    By Ringos,
    • 2 replies
    • 1.4k views

  23. Help with gambrel Eves

    By Ringos,
    • 1 reply
    • 487 views

  24. Retrofit condo building. How flash?

    By henry7039,
    • 3 replies
    • 2.2k views

  25. x17 wont open

    By loyslawns,
    • 3 replies
    • 1.7k views