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27409 topics in this forum

  1. Dimension Setting

    By DesignBuild,
    • 4 replies
    • 1.4k views

  2. How do I draft a new floor below floor level 0?

    By rudydog09,
    • 2 replies
    • 933 views

  3. Glass cabinet doors in upper part of stacked look cabinet

    By CCooper,
    • 2 replies
    • 917 views

  4. Ceiling Plane Gap Above Rail Wall

    By PitMan71,
    • 5 replies
    • 1.6k views

  5. Beginner with Chief

    By JamesStiritz,
    • 0 replies
    • 451 views

  6. Box surrounds layout box

    By Ed_Orum,
    • 2 replies
    • 619 views

  7. Finding Layout Boxes In Layout File

    By Ed_Orum,
    • 4 replies
    • 907 views

  8. New/Old Topic Rehash-Ridge Beam Size Still Controls the Raked Rafter Ledger Against the House-Why ??

    By Archnot-Boltz,
    • 4 replies
    • 1.2k views

  9. German Smear

    By mtldesigns,
    • 8 replies
    • 6.9k views

  10. Framing display single line or double line, view specific 1 2

    By dshall,
    • 25 replies
    • 8.5k views

  11. Custom Cabinet Door

    By 447Debbie,
    • 1 reply
    • 837 views

  12. Electrical Meter Symbol

    By builtright3,
    • 13 replies
    • 1.5k views

  13. Herringbone tile pattern in X17

    By Leadcarpo,
    • 5 replies
    • 1.2k views

  14. Furred wall missing parts

    By IRDesign,
    • 2 replies
    • 575 views

  15. NEW PC FOR X17

    By jcldraft,
    • 13 replies
    • 2.7k views

  16. Vertical shiplap change wood species

    By thomhu,
    • 5 replies
    • 1.4k views

  17. Help with wall height info

    By ChiefuserDYee,
    • 1 reply
    • 679 views

  18. Where to store PDF files using the new X17 Projects feature

    By Randino3,
    • 5 replies
    • 1.2k views

  19. X17 bad start

    By GeneDavis,
    • 3 replies
    • 1.4k views

  20. Block Line Weights "Locked"

    By rwaldrondesigns,
    • 3 replies
    • 744 views

  21. Wall Type Layers Manipulation - Creating Custom Foundation Types

    By ABG_Car,
    • 2 replies
    • 953 views

  22. Help With Terrain and Roof Lines

    By Tryingtobezen,
    • 5 replies
    • 1.1k views

  23. Bay Window with Soffit and Patio Door

    By DVIJD2,
    • 2 replies
    • 852 views

  24. TOOL BAR

    By nsh6262,
    • 2 replies
    • 692 views

  25. modern exterior light

    By J_Unique_Design,
    • 0 replies
    • 403 views