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  1. CMU Concrete block

    By Ringos,
    • 10 replies
    • 1.9k views

  2. Construction Lines for different Plan Views

    By mtldesigns,
    • 0 replies
    • 660 views

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

    By LanaInteriors,   
    • 1 reply
    • 1k views

  4. Tongue and Groove Walls

    By westvale,
    • 2 replies
    • 1.1k views

  5. Custom field comparing two values and returning the larger

    By OGDesigner,
    • 4 replies
    • 996 views

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

    By KTransue,   
    • 43 replies
    • 7.2k views

  7. Wall bridging defaults, where are they?

    By SWBDesign,
    • 0 replies
    • 639 views

  8. Multiple paver stone sizes in a distribution region

    By ericepv,
    • 3 replies
    • 1.1k views

  9. Ceiling lights not showing in 3d as ON

    By Breeze_Design,
    • 4 replies
    • 1.1k views

  10. New Dimension Default

    By allencab,
    • 0 replies
    • 716 views

  11. More control/granularity in CAD?

    By orcarp,
    • 1 reply
    • 692 views

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

    By OGDesigner,
    • 2 replies
    • 1k views

  13. 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

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

    By Steve_Nyhof,   
    • 43 replies
    • 10k views

  15. Error x17: Cannot load side panels

    By Ed_Orum,
    • 3 replies
    • 1.1k views

  16. Physically Based Rendering Issues - HELP

    By Designer_Maddee,
    • 10 replies
    • 2.7k views

  17. Rooms gone, framing raised

    By Adam_Gibson,
    • 2 replies
    • 795 views

  18. Railing wall for opening in deck

    By winterdd,
    • 4 replies
    • 1.2k views

  19. X17 Beta Reference Display Glitch

    By DraftingWCC,
    • 1 reply
    • 811 views

  20. Measuring of existing house

    By TheBandedBee,
    • 2 replies
    • 853 views

  21. X17 Where are Project files stored?

    By Electromen,
    • 7 replies
    • 2.1k views

  22. file sharing

    By Daren_W,
    • 1 reply
    • 933 views

  23. Ray Trace and Exporting image in X17

    By Hoff_Design,   
    • 8 replies
    • 2.2k views

  24. Sidewalk acting as a cutout showing sky

    By TonyCousins,
    • 4 replies
    • 1k views

  25. Cabinet Material "Framed Panel" Duplication

    By Seadust,
    • 1 reply
    • 743 views