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26863 topics in this forum

  1. Keyboard key input for Feet

    By 3DDesigner,   
    • 7 replies
    • 970 views

  2. Dimension Setting

    By DesignBuild,
    • 4 replies
    • 1.1k views

  3. How do I draft a new floor below floor level 0?

    By rudydog09,
    • 2 replies
    • 741 views

  4. Glass cabinet doors in upper part of stacked look cabinet

    By CCooper,
    • 2 replies
    • 640 views

  5. Ceiling Plane Gap Above Rail Wall

    By PitMan71,
    • 5 replies
    • 1.3k views

  6. Beginner with Chief

    By JamesStiritz,
    • 0 replies
    • 343 views

  7. Box surrounds layout box

    By Ed_Orum,
    • 2 replies
    • 410 views

  8. Finding Layout Boxes In Layout File

    By Ed_Orum,
    • 4 replies
    • 593 views

  9. New/Old Topic Rehash-Ridge Beam Size Still Controls the Raked Rafter Ledger Against the House-Why ??

    By Archnot-Boltz,
    • 4 replies
    • 641 views

  10. German Smear

    By mtldesigns,
    • 8 replies
    • 6.3k views

  11. Framing display single line or double line, view specific 1 2

    By dshall,
    • 25 replies
    • 7.1k views

  12. Custom Cabinet Door

    By 447Debbie,
    • 1 reply
    • 629 views

  13. Electrical Meter Symbol

    By builtright3,
    • 13 replies
    • 1k views

  14. Herringbone tile pattern in X17

    By Leadcarpo,
    • 5 replies
    • 846 views

  15. Furred wall missing parts

    By IRDesign,
    • 2 replies
    • 429 views

  16. NEW PC FOR X17

    By jcldraft,
    • 13 replies
    • 1.5k views

  17. Vertical shiplap change wood species

    By thomhu,
    • 5 replies
    • 949 views

  18. Help with wall height info

    By ChiefuserDYee,
    • 1 reply
    • 462 views

  19. Where to store PDF files using the new X17 Projects feature

    By Randino3,
    • 5 replies
    • 717 views

  20. X17 bad start

    By GeneDavis,
    • 3 replies
    • 993 views

  21. Block Line Weights "Locked"

    By rwaldrondesigns,
    • 3 replies
    • 477 views

  22. Wall Type Layers Manipulation - Creating Custom Foundation Types

    By ABG_Car,
    • 2 replies
    • 641 views

  23. Help With Terrain and Roof Lines

    By Tryingtobezen,
    • 5 replies
    • 735 views

  24. X17 - Can't change foundation height anymore? wtf?

    By Michael_Gia,
    • 7 replies
    • 1.1k views

  25. Bay Window with Soffit and Patio Door

    By DVIJD2,
    • 2 replies
    • 624 views