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  1. Automatic framing keeps framing 24" o.c.

    By Japyhala0,
    • 5 replies
    • 1.7k views

  2. cad details

    By DenisonDrywall,
    • 1 reply
    • 1.1k views

  3. Commercial Bathroom Stall Wall Panel

    By WW2Architect,
    • 1 reply
    • 915 views

  4. Macro's Help - Ceiling Height

    By dbsteve,
    • 1 reply
    • 530 views

  5. Text shifting

    By winterdd,
    • 11 replies
    • 3.1k views

  6. X17 problem with exterior molding polyline to create water table (i.e. band board at base)

    By GeneDavis,
    • 1 reply
    • 858 views

  7. x17 macros

    By bogard,
    • 2 replies
    • 1.2k views

  8. Architectural panels (siding) which catalogue?

    By cfichter,
    • 3 replies
    • 1.4k views

  9. 12 CMU FOUNDATION WALL WITH 8" CMU BOND BEAM

    By EdwinB,
    • 4 replies
    • 1.3k views

  10. Layout Issues

    By Chiefnewell,   
    • 1 reply
    • 729 views

  11. Altered image aspect ratio reverting to original

    By StillBlank,
    • 0 replies
    • 646 views

  12. Room Finish Schedule

    By winterdd,
    • 7 replies
    • 1.5k views

  13. Light Reflections

    By SteveWuo,   
    • 1 reply
    • 1k views

  14. I rotated a plan 180 and how do I reset front, left, etc. Also how do I reset Y axis to up in plan view.

    By GeneDavis,
    • 5 replies
    • 1.2k views

  15. Dormer Cheek Wall

    By cliffy,
    • 4 replies
    • 1.2k views

  16. Mid-atlantic foundations

    By sdarch,
    • 8 replies
    • 4k views

  17. Layout = PDF updating

    By RobWhite,
    • 1 reply
    • 599 views

  18. Stair Up/Down Text has lines in it.

    By ckoss27,
    • 1 reply
    • 545 views

  19. Laying out existing walls for 45 yo multi story condo remodel

    By KKBKeith,
    • 6 replies
    • 1.1k views

  20. Engineered stone veneer for X10

    By shingabiss,
    • 2 replies
    • 651 views

  21. Pull handle placement on base cab trash pullout

    By GeneDavis,
    • 4 replies
    • 985 views

  22. X17 does not load on macOS 26 Tahoe Public Beta

    By para-CAD,
    • 7 replies
    • 3.6k views

  23. Fascia or drip edge not showing but soffit does

    By mtldesigns,
    • 8 replies
    • 1.6k views

  24. Do You Use Apple Vision Pro?

    By usingchief,
    • 1 reply
    • 887 views

  25. Problem with a wall

    By MN_JohnH,   
    • 7 replies
    • 1.2k views