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  1. Roof design over a parallelogram

    By amatuer,
    • 6 replies
    • 1.5k views

  2. Print tool hangs up for almost 1minute

    By Gawdzira,
    • 2 replies
    • 886 views

  3. Design Considerations for CMU Walls in Dry but Occasionally Humid Climates

    By mitchelhay12345,
    • 3 replies
    • 1.1k views

  4. How to Place Combined Wall Header at Top of Wall with Roof Rafters Hanging from this Header?

    By Sascher,
    • 2 replies
    • 1.1k views

  5. how to change the Project Browser file name

    By ShelzCA,
    • 1 reply
    • 846 views

  6. Siding

    By FREELBR,
    • 0 replies
    • 740 views

  7. Plan Defaults Versus Layout Default Arrows

    By HumbleChief,
    • 4 replies
    • 1.1k views

  8. roof

    By decorators3,   
    • 4 replies
    • 1.2k views

  9. x17 terrain vs default

    By Japyhala0,
    • 4 replies
    • 1.1k views

  10. Quick Question, couldn't find anything the library

    By Cadwork22,
    • 13 replies
    • 1.8k views

  11. CMU Concrete block

    By Ringos,
    • 10 replies
    • 1.9k views

  12. Construction Lines for different Plan Views

    By mtldesigns,
    • 0 replies
    • 665 views

  13. How to create curved/rounded soffit with spire roof?

    By LanaInteriors,   
    • 1 reply
    • 1k views

  14. Tongue and Groove Walls

    By westvale,
    • 2 replies
    • 1.2k views

  15. Custom field comparing two values and returning the larger

    By OGDesigner,
    • 4 replies
    • 998 views

  16. X17 PM Pitfalls, Risk Assessment, & Suggestions 1 2

    By KTransue,   
    • 43 replies
    • 7.3k views

  17. Wall bridging defaults, where are they?

    By SWBDesign,
    • 0 replies
    • 642 views

  18. Multiple paver stone sizes in a distribution region

    By ericepv,
    • 3 replies
    • 1.1k views

  19. Ceiling lights not showing in 3d as ON

    By Breeze_Design,
    • 4 replies
    • 1.1k views

  20. New Dimension Default

    By allencab,
    • 0 replies
    • 722 views

  21. More control/granularity in CAD?

    By orcarp,
    • 1 reply
    • 694 views

  22. Library Object Custom Field Value is not copied when I add that object to my Plan.

    By OGDesigner,
    • 2 replies
    • 1k views

  23. 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
    • 1k views

  24. New Idea To Export and Backup X17 Project Files Within The Project Manager? 1 2

    By Steve_Nyhof,   
    • 43 replies
    • 10.1k views

  25. Error x17: Cannot load side panels

    By Ed_Orum,
    • 3 replies
    • 1.1k views