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27132 topics in this forum

  1. Foundation with Internal Brick Ledge

    By SamBeachy,
    • 2 replies
    • 634 views

  2. Arch top built-ins

    By DB-Designs,
    • 1 reply
    • 1.5k views

  3. Fire Escape Symbols

    By StephenM,
    • 1 reply
    • 734 views

  4. Dormers

    By Sam-ASBUILT,
    • 1 reply
    • 565 views

  5. Custom Arched/Rounded Windows

    By welchdrafting,
    • 2 replies
    • 704 views

  6. Electrical plans-TV

    By winterdd,
    • 4 replies
    • 1k views

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

    By dcook627,
    • 4 replies
    • 1.1k views

  8. Duplicating Projects

    By Esthefany,   
    • 0 replies
    • 500 views

  9. Schedule linked Callout location not movable in plan view

    By KKBKeith,
    • 5 replies
    • 921 views

  10. Adding Mesh to front of Drawer

    By jennwhaley,
    • 1 reply
    • 620 views

  11. Cabinet Door Hardware Tab Pulls

    By danderson1440,
    • 3 replies
    • 661 views

  12. Plan Issues

    By Chiefnewell,   
    • 2 replies
    • 953 views

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

    By FirebirdDesignCo,
    • 1 reply
    • 583 views

  14. Dishwasher Countertop - No Thanks

    By robdyck,
    • 4 replies
    • 1.1k views

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

    By Michael_Gia,
    • 2 replies
    • 767 views

  16. X17 floors

    By decorators3,
    • 5 replies
    • 1.2k views

  17. EXPOSED RAFTERS

    By winterdd,
    • 6 replies
    • 1.2k views

  18. Fake Wall Generating Below Railing

    By BortDesign,
    • 4 replies
    • 1.2k views

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

    By Michael_Gia,
    • 0 replies
    • 924 views

  20. Walkthrough in framing overview mode

    By GeneDavis,
    • 2 replies
    • 1.2k views

  21. Framed cabinet door adjustments

    By Ryan_M,
    • 7 replies
    • 1.3k views

  22. X17 Project Management and Backing Up

    By Electromen,
    • 6 replies
    • 2k views

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

    By KKBKeith,
    • 2 replies
    • 1.1k views

  24. Chief Architect Catalogs pre X13

    By shingabiss,
    • 0 replies
    • 894 views

  25. How to export layer sets in X17?

    By Michael_Gia,
    • 4 replies
    • 1.6k views