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27711 topics in this forum

  1. How to Model a Dormer Balcony/Walkout

    By cbehling,
    • 2 replies
    • 1.1k views

  2. Red X's on Electrical Objects Problem

    By SC_drafting,
    • 4 replies
    • 919 views

  3. Inconsistent measurements for windows and doors

    By SC_drafting,
    • 3 replies
    • 839 views

  4. Elevations

    By Merrittnew,
    • 2 replies
    • 663 views

  5. X17- 2D Symbols not matching 3D within Cab

    By Breezeway01,
    • 5 replies
    • 1.3k views

  6. Temporary Dimensions format

    By StillBlank,
    • 1 reply
    • 602 views

  7. How do I stop the library preview from displaying in Ray Trace mode?

    By ValleyGuy,
    • 3 replies
    • 922 views

  8. Recessed Floor System

    By 3DDesigner,
    • 4 replies
    • 920 views

  9. Help with Ceiling, Wall, and Railing

    By EuroDesign,
    • 1 reply
    • 484 views

  10. Wall, Ceiling and Railing Issue

    By EuroDesign,
    • 0 replies
    • 312 views

  11. Project File Browser Name

    By builtright3,
    • 2 replies
    • 715 views

  12. Heal height / baseline height

    By MidSouthClay,
    • 2 replies
    • 837 views

  13. X17 This Catalog is not available for you to download

    By Electromen,
    • 6 replies
    • 973 views

  14. Show referenced file in elevation

    By JonHarrah,
    • 8 replies
    • 1.3k views

  15. Double brick wall with opening...

    By koreyd77,
    • 4 replies
    • 1.4k views

  16. Can't get back-to-back base cabinets to line up for kitchen island

    By Waterloo5099,
    • 4 replies
    • 858 views

  17. Door does not follow directives

    By SHCanada2,
    • 2 replies
    • 545 views

  18. "edit layout lines" tool not working X17

    By Designers_Edge,   
    • 4 replies
    • 923 views

  19. Floor Platform Issues...Joists running in to my wall.

    By NickK2025,
    • 1 reply
    • 446 views

  20. TOGGLE AND ADJUST SUNLIGHT OPTIONS GREY OUT

    By MLThompson,
    • 1 reply
    • 506 views

  21. Rotating chairs around a spline??

    By ArchiMiles,
    • 1 reply
    • 470 views

  22. Chief Architect Performance Limitations on Large-Scale Projects

    By portrait,
    • 1 reply
    • 905 views

  23. I can't find the revolve object in X-17

    By Doug_N,
    • 5 replies
    • 888 views

  24. Arc with Arrow, Radius Marker

    By buzzsaw204,
    • 3 replies
    • 881 views

  25. Gable over a 45 degree deck section

    By BakenUser,
    • 3 replies
    • 803 views