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

    By Archnot-Boltz,
    • 4 replies
    • 1k views

  2. German Smear

    By mtldesigns,
    • 8 replies
    • 6.6k views

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

    By dshall,
    • 25 replies
    • 7.8k views

  4. Custom Cabinet Door

    By 447Debbie,
    • 1 reply
    • 741 views

  5. Electrical Meter Symbol

    By builtright3,
    • 13 replies
    • 1.3k views

  6. Herringbone tile pattern in X17

    By Leadcarpo,
    • 5 replies
    • 1k views

  7. Furred wall missing parts

    By IRDesign,
    • 2 replies
    • 507 views

  8. NEW PC FOR X17

    By jcldraft,
    • 13 replies
    • 2.1k views

  9. Vertical shiplap change wood species

    By thomhu,
    • 5 replies
    • 1.2k views

  10. Help with wall height info

    By ChiefuserDYee,
    • 1 reply
    • 557 views

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

    By Randino3,
    • 5 replies
    • 1k views

  12. X17 bad start

    By GeneDavis,
    • 3 replies
    • 1.2k views

  13. Block Line Weights "Locked"

    By rwaldrondesigns,
    • 3 replies
    • 605 views

  14. Wall Type Layers Manipulation - Creating Custom Foundation Types

    By ABG_Car,
    • 2 replies
    • 759 views

  15. Help With Terrain and Roof Lines

    By Tryingtobezen,
    • 5 replies
    • 899 views

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

    By Michael_Gia,
    • 7 replies
    • 1.3k views

  17. Bay Window with Soffit and Patio Door

    By DVIJD2,
    • 2 replies
    • 739 views

  18. TOOL BAR

    By nsh6262,
    • 2 replies
    • 595 views

  19. modern exterior light

    By J_Unique_Design,
    • 0 replies
    • 352 views

  20. Help Sizing Mulled Window Unit to Match Frame Size

    By DefinedDesign,
    • 8 replies
    • 1.5k views

  21. Creating Purlins for Roof Plan 1 2

    By sept1951,   
    • 40 replies
    • 19.7k views

  22. Textures missing in x17

    By WhistlerBuilder,
    • 3 replies
    • 1k views

  23. Top Plate or Not Top Plate

    By Steve_Nyhof,
    • 4 replies
    • 1k views

  24. Installed x17 from 15 - Migrated settings... now there are no toolbars in 15 and even resetting does not bring them back

    By WhistlerBuilder,
    • 3 replies
    • 1.1k views

  25. SNAP and GRID Settings. AND Moving Objects - Question

    By Steve_Nyhof,
    • 2 replies
    • 715 views