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26969 topics in this forum

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

    By Michael_Gia,
    • 8 replies
    • 1k views

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

    By Clark418,
    • 2 replies
    • 585 views

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

    By GeneDavis,
    • 7 replies
    • 1.2k views

  4. Importing a previous plan into X17

    By LisaJWood,
    • 7 replies
    • 984 views

  5. Auto-build roof question

    By MackenzieBaker,
    • 4 replies
    • 734 views

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

    By ddaigle,
    • 4 replies
    • 1.8k views

  7. x17 file management with multi person office

    By Bighandsome,
    • 5 replies
    • 887 views

  8. X17 - Missing Sink / Faucet Combo Mystery

    By JKEdmo,
    • 6 replies
    • 807 views

  9. Cropping Plants or Other Symbols

    By Buck_Nodules,
    • 1 reply
    • 415 views

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

    By ValleyGuy,
    • 6 replies
    • 1.9k views

  11. Cannot seem to delete a dormer

    By DougWilson,
    • 2 replies
    • 642 views

  12. Cedar lintels

    By Hunter51,   
    • 6 replies
    • 10.8k views

  13. Dimensioning Question (X17)

    By JKEdmo,
    • 5 replies
    • 1.2k views

  14. Object Information: Custom Object Fields

    By habdou,   
    • 5 replies
    • 3.4k views

  15. Need help with a gutter/roof issue

    By DH7777,
    • 9 replies
    • 2.4k views

  16. Simple (I hope) auto-roof question

    By MtGipe,
    • 13 replies
    • 1.4k views

  17. 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
    • 886 views

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

    By Michael_Gia,
    • 7 replies
    • 949 views

  19. Flat Roof Design

    By wesdutka,
    • 4 replies
    • 919 views

  20. Text editing

    By wkenddad,
    • 0 replies
    • 415 views

  21. Roof over Porch Length of house/cabin

    By Gary_Ganu,
    • 1 reply
    • 569 views

  22. Shelf Ceiling

    By builtright3,
    • 2 replies
    • 573 views

  23. Why can't we edit the labels for the default client information yet? 1 2

    By Michael_Gia,
    • 33 replies
    • 4.8k views

  24. My Dumb Question of the day

    By PhillipsPlans23,
    • 7 replies
    • 841 views

  25. Elevation text and dimensions moving when "Reverse Plan" tool is used

    By jbur91,
    • 2 replies
    • 629 views