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27125 topics in this forum

  1. x17 file management with multi person office

    By Bighandsome,
    • 5 replies
    • 1.1k views

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

    By Michael_Gia,
    • 8 replies
    • 1.1k views

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

    By ValleyGuy,
    • 6 replies
    • 2k views

  4. X17 - Missing Sink / Faucet Combo Mystery

    By JKEdmo,
    • 6 replies
    • 909 views

  5. Auto-build roof question

    By MackenzieBaker,
    • 4 replies
    • 814 views

  6. Text editing

    By wkenddad,
    • 0 replies
    • 451 views

  7. Roof over Porch Length of house/cabin

    By Gary_Ganu,
    • 1 reply
    • 614 views

  8. Shelf Ceiling

    By builtright3,
    • 2 replies
    • 627 views

  9. X17- 2D Symbols not matching 3D within Cab

    By Breezeway01,
    • 5 replies
    • 961 views

  10. 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
    • 975 views

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

    By Michael_Gia,
    • 7 replies
    • 1k views

  12. Cannot seem to delete a dormer

    By DougWilson,
    • 2 replies
    • 717 views

  13. Window indicator in schedules

    By buzzsaw204,
    • 1 reply
    • 501 views

  14. Dimension line bug in X17?

    By Michael_Gia,
    • 1 reply
    • 520 views

  15. Flat Roof Design

    By wesdutka,
    • 4 replies
    • 1.1k views

  16. Simple (I hope) auto-roof question

    By MtGipe,
    • 13 replies
    • 1.5k views

  17. The word SCHEDULE is auto populated at the end of the Main Title in schedules - can this be disabled?

    By para-CAD,
    • 2 replies
    • 570 views

  18. My Dumb Question of the day

    By PhillipsPlans23,
    • 7 replies
    • 962 views

  19. Schedules don't always update completely

    By Joe_Carrick,
    • 1 reply
    • 525 views

  20. Raised Slab on Stem Wall

    By HowardStronglast,
    • 9 replies
    • 1.1k views

  21. Freeze boards not connecting at corners

    By capitaldesigns,
    • 1 reply
    • 506 views

  22. Setup for working with multiple computers

    By JamesR,
    • 2 replies
    • 878 views

  23. Wall Table Grouping?

    By ACADuser,
    • 6 replies
    • 946 views

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

    By rudydog09,
    • 2 replies
    • 829 views

  25. Beginner with Chief

    By JamesStiritz,
    • 0 replies
    • 396 views