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26808 topics in this forum

  1. Relinking Large File Size Project

    By BryceEngstrom,
    • 4 replies
    • 559 views

  2. " How do I get rid of this ? "

    By basketballman,
    • 4 replies
    • 564 views

  3. X17 Disappointment with iMac Support 1 2

    By DG1949,
    • 31 replies
    • 5k views

  4. Opinion on Furred Walls or Custom Exterior Walls showing interior with furred walls, for basements?

    By Michael_Gia,
    • 8 replies
    • 910 views

  5. Auto build roof does not build over structure, but creates false roof

    By Clark418,
    • 2 replies
    • 533 views

  6. How to change Chief X17 so it opens without need to open as administrator?

    By GeneDavis,
    • 7 replies
    • 1k views

  7. Importing a previous plan into X17

    By LisaJWood,
    • 7 replies
    • 867 views

  8. Auto-build roof question

    By MackenzieBaker,
    • 4 replies
    • 671 views

  9. Problems with X16 - Export of Cross Section/Elevation?

    By ddaigle,
    • 4 replies
    • 1.7k views

  10. x17 file management with multi person office

    By Bighandsome,
    • 5 replies
    • 741 views

  11. X17 - Missing Sink / Faucet Combo Mystery

    By JKEdmo,
    • 6 replies
    • 685 views

  12. Cropping Plants or Other Symbols

    By Buck_Nodules,
    • 1 reply
    • 377 views

  13. Does anyone know how to reverse a 3D picture in a schedule?

    By ValleyGuy,
    • 6 replies
    • 1.8k views

  14. Cannot seem to delete a dormer

    By DougWilson,
    • 2 replies
    • 565 views

  15. Cedar lintels

    By Hunter51,   
    • 6 replies
    • 10.7k views

  16. Dimensioning Question (X17)

    By JKEdmo,
    • 5 replies
    • 1.1k views

  17. Object Information: Custom Object Fields

    By habdou,   
    • 5 replies
    • 3.3k views

  18. Need help with a gutter/roof issue

    By DH7777,
    • 9 replies
    • 2.3k views

  19. Simple (I hope) auto-roof question

    By MtGipe,
    • 13 replies
    • 1.2k views

  20. Why do i see some of my CAD fills lighter than others in a PDF, while i have used eye dropper to match them. Here is the screen shot of Plan File vs. PDF file

    By ChiefUserDennisR,
    • 8 replies
    • 797 views

  21. X17 unable to handle Text Macros, it would seem? (I'm trying to automate the filling out of forms)

    By Michael_Gia,
    • 7 replies
    • 846 views

  22. Flat Roof Design

    By wesdutka,
    • 4 replies
    • 813 views

  23. Text editing

    By wkenddad,
    • 0 replies
    • 386 views

  24. Roof over Porch Length of house/cabin

    By Gary_Ganu,
    • 1 reply
    • 534 views

  25. Shelf Ceiling

    By builtright3,
    • 2 replies
    • 516 views