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27121 topics in this forum

  1. Dutch Door

    By DougDM,
    • 5 replies
    • 3.1k views

  2. Cannot install latest X17 patch

    By GeneDavis,
    • 2 replies
    • 641 views

  3. Unconnected Wall Minimum Length

    By Adam_Gibson,
    • 0 replies
    • 439 views

  4. Relinking Large File Size Project

    By BryceEngstrom,
    • 4 replies
    • 712 views

  5. " How do I get rid of this ? "

    By basketballman,
    • 4 replies
    • 675 views

  6. X17 Disappointment with iMac Support 1 2

    By DG1949,
    • 31 replies
    • 6.1k views

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

    By Michael_Gia,
    • 8 replies
    • 1.1k views

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

    By Clark418,
    • 2 replies
    • 638 views

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

    By GeneDavis,
    • 7 replies
    • 1.3k views

  10. Importing a previous plan into X17

    By LisaJWood,
    • 7 replies
    • 1.1k views

  11. Auto-build roof question

    By MackenzieBaker,
    • 4 replies
    • 805 views

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

    By ddaigle,
    • 4 replies
    • 1.9k views

  13. x17 file management with multi person office

    By Bighandsome,
    • 5 replies
    • 1.1k views

  14. X17 - Missing Sink / Faucet Combo Mystery

    By JKEdmo,
    • 6 replies
    • 893 views

  15. Cropping Plants or Other Symbols

    By Buck_Nodules,
    • 1 reply
    • 461 views

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

    By ValleyGuy,
    • 6 replies
    • 2k views

  17. Cannot seem to delete a dormer

    By DougWilson,
    • 2 replies
    • 713 views

  18. Cedar lintels

    By Hunter51,   
    • 6 replies
    • 10.9k views

  19. Dimensioning Question (X17)

    By JKEdmo,
    • 5 replies
    • 1.4k views

  20. Object Information: Custom Object Fields

    By habdou,   
    • 5 replies
    • 3.5k views

  21. Need help with a gutter/roof issue

    By DH7777,
    • 9 replies
    • 2.6k views

  22. Simple (I hope) auto-roof question

    By MtGipe,
    • 13 replies
    • 1.5k views

  23. 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
    • 960 views

  24. 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

  25. Flat Roof Design

    By wesdutka,
    • 4 replies
    • 1.1k views