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  1. Beginner with Chief

    By JamesStiritz,
    • 0 replies
    • 373 views

  2. Box surrounds layout box

    By Ed_Orum,
    • 2 replies
    • 452 views

  3. Finding Layout Boxes In Layout File

    By Ed_Orum,
    • 4 replies
    • 665 views

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

    By Archnot-Boltz,
    • 4 replies
    • 948 views

  5. German Smear

    By mtldesigns,
    • 8 replies
    • 6.4k views

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

    By dshall,
    • 25 replies
    • 7.4k views

  7. Custom Cabinet Door

    By 447Debbie,
    • 1 reply
    • 685 views

  8. Electrical Meter Symbol

    By builtright3,
    • 13 replies
    • 1.2k views

  9. Herringbone tile pattern in X17

    By Leadcarpo,
    • 5 replies
    • 926 views

  10. Furred wall missing parts

    By IRDesign,
    • 2 replies
    • 467 views

  11. NEW PC FOR X17

    By jcldraft,
    • 13 replies
    • 1.8k views

  12. Vertical shiplap change wood species

    By thomhu,
    • 5 replies
    • 1.1k views

  13. Help with wall height info

    By ChiefuserDYee,
    • 1 reply
    • 508 views

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

    By Randino3,
    • 5 replies
    • 885 views

  15. X17 bad start

    By GeneDavis,
    • 3 replies
    • 1.1k views

  16. Block Line Weights "Locked"

    By rwaldrondesigns,
    • 3 replies
    • 528 views

  17. Wall Type Layers Manipulation - Creating Custom Foundation Types

    By ABG_Car,
    • 2 replies
    • 693 views

  18. Help With Terrain and Roof Lines

    By Tryingtobezen,
    • 5 replies
    • 824 views

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

    By Michael_Gia,
    • 7 replies
    • 1.2k views

  20. Bay Window with Soffit and Patio Door

    By DVIJD2,
    • 2 replies
    • 681 views

  21. TOOL BAR

    By nsh6262,
    • 2 replies
    • 545 views

  22. modern exterior light

    By J_Unique_Design,
    • 0 replies
    • 324 views

  23. Help Sizing Mulled Window Unit to Match Frame Size

    By DefinedDesign,
    • 8 replies
    • 1.4k views

  24. Creating Purlins for Roof Plan 1 2

    By sept1951,   
    • 40 replies
    • 19.2k views

  25. Textures missing in x17

    By WhistlerBuilder,
    • 3 replies
    • 909 views