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26964 topics in this forum

  1. Dormers

    By Sam-ASBUILT,
    • 1 reply
    • 488 views

  2. Foundation with Internal Brick Ledge

    By SamBeachy,
    • 2 replies
    • 552 views

  3. Arch top built-ins

    By DB-Designs,
    • 1 reply
    • 1.4k views

  4. What is the best way to draw this brick porch?

    By dcook627,
    • 4 replies
    • 1k views

  5. Custom Arched/Rounded Windows

    By welchdrafting,
    • 2 replies
    • 634 views

  6. Classic Tuscan columns with correct proportions

    By JAWRIGHT,   
    • 4 replies
    • 1.5k views

  7. Dishwasher Countertop - No Thanks

    By robdyck,
    • 4 replies
    • 972 views

  8. Duplicating Projects

    By Esthefany,   
    • 0 replies
    • 468 views

  9. Origin indicator?

    By BillsburgChief,
    • 8 replies
    • 1.9k views

  10. X17 floors

    By decorators3,
    • 5 replies
    • 1.1k views

  11. Adding Mesh to front of Drawer

    By jennwhaley,
    • 1 reply
    • 562 views

  12. Cabinet Door Hardware Tab Pulls

    By danderson1440,
    • 3 replies
    • 594 views

  13. Fake Wall Generating Below Railing

    By BortDesign,
    • 4 replies
    • 1.1k views

  14. Exterior walls on 2nd floor not opening for doors

    By FirebirdDesignCo,
    • 1 reply
    • 519 views

  15. Snapping in 3D views no longer reliable in latest X17 update

    By Michael_Gia,
    • 0 replies
    • 581 views

  16. EXPOSED RAFTERS

    By winterdd,
    • 6 replies
    • 1.1k views

  17. X17 Project Management and Backing Up

    By Electromen,
    • 6 replies
    • 1.8k views

  18. Cabinet Re-Shaping

    By twnctyguy,
    • 1 reply
    • 1.1k views

  19. Walkthrough in framing overview mode

    By GeneDavis,
    • 2 replies
    • 1.1k views

  20. Installed update Aug 22 and Chief won't open

    By GeneDavis,
    • 2 replies
    • 1.2k views

  21. New Idea To Export and Backup X17 Project Files Within The Project Manager? 1 2

    By Steve_Nyhof,   
    • 40 replies
    • 9.1k views

  22. Why is the Material Structure Type so short, only 3 choices, CONCRETE/MASONRY/OTHER?

    By Michael_Gia,
    • 0 replies
    • 882 views

  23. Framed cabinet door adjustments

    By Ryan_M,
    • 7 replies
    • 1.2k views

  24. Butt roof to Gable End Wall

    By NewUserSargent,
    • 20 replies
    • 2.3k views

  25. Duplex outlet placement on the end of a wall.

    By KKBKeith,
    • 2 replies
    • 991 views