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27421 topics in this forum

  1. Site Plan setup

    By Cavemanwf,
    • 20 replies
    • 7.8k views

  2. Vinyl Fence

    By Coastalbuilder,
    • 2 replies
    • 543 views

  3. Line weights

    By mulligan,   
    • 0 replies
    • 1.7k views

  4. How to remove outdated Referenced Plan Files? (Showing up in Latest Revised Plan File)

    By gravattedesign,   
    • 5 replies
    • 3.5k views

  5. Go to client dropbox for walkthrough by others

    By ChiefUserNorm,
    • 1 reply
    • 2.4k views

  6. Custom Trim Wall Vaulted Ceiling

    By KBEDesign,
    • 3 replies
    • 2.2k views

  7. Changing Interior Wall Thicknesses

    By sthieldesign,   
    • 13 replies
    • 5.4k views

  8. Mid-atlantic foundations

    By sdarch,
    • 8 replies
    • 4k views

  9. Can I easily copy a CAD layer to another plan?

    By mgianzero,
    • 9 replies
    • 6.3k views

  10. "Copy" Old project into new plan file?

    By Huey18,
    • 3 replies
    • 6.1k views

  11. Help with Roof on Wrap Around Porch

    By RusticRidge,
    • 7 replies
    • 1.5k views

  12. Can't find Icons

    By Joe_Carrick,
    • 1 reply
    • 1.6k views

  13. Flooring material doubled on material list?

    By 5Design,
    • 8 replies
    • 2.9k views

  14. walls not merging at corners of different thickness walls

    By QuickDraw59,
    • 5 replies
    • 1.8k views

  15. Steel Floating Stairs

    By AbeLopez,
    • 3 replies
    • 1.5k views

  16. Optimize space in Library User Library

    By DeLayDesign,
    • 3 replies
    • 832 views

  17. Windows 11 caused CA to lose selected count display

    By DianeP,
    • 2 replies
    • 1.8k views

  18. OPENING X16 FILES IN X17

    By sthieldesign,
    • 2 replies
    • 1.8k views

  19. Uneven Roof Overhang When Using Room Divider

    By Jamsheediqbal,   
    • 1 reply
    • 2.6k views

  20. Foundation walls don't attach

    By AlexMez,
    • 4 replies
    • 2k views

  21. How do I get photo realistic renderings in X17?

    By agorres,
    • 3 replies
    • 3.1k views

  22. Picture Frame Deck Stairs

    By agorres,   
    • 5 replies
    • 2.4k views

  23. How to export layer sets in x17

    By wolftide45,
    • 4 replies
    • 3.1k views

  24. Rich text ?

    By creatrix,   
    • 2 replies
    • 2.2k views

  25. Attic 1 2

    By decorators3,   
    • 27 replies
    • 7.2k views