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27423 topics in this forum

  1. Finding Layout Boxes In Layout File

    By Ed_Orum,
    • 4 replies
    • 918 views

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

    By Archnot-Boltz,
    • 4 replies
    • 1.3k views

  3. German Smear

    By mtldesigns,
    • 8 replies
    • 6.9k views

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

    By dshall,
    • 25 replies
    • 8.6k views

  5. Custom Cabinet Door

    By 447Debbie,
    • 1 reply
    • 847 views

  6. Electrical Meter Symbol

    By builtright3,
    • 13 replies
    • 1.5k views

  7. Herringbone tile pattern in X17

    By Leadcarpo,
    • 5 replies
    • 1.2k views

  8. Furred wall missing parts

    By IRDesign,
    • 2 replies
    • 589 views

  9. NEW PC FOR X17

    By jcldraft,
    • 13 replies
    • 2.8k views

  10. Vertical shiplap change wood species

    By thomhu,
    • 5 replies
    • 1.5k views

  11. Help with wall height info

    By ChiefuserDYee,
    • 1 reply
    • 689 views

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

    By Randino3,
    • 5 replies
    • 1.3k views

  13. X17 bad start

    By GeneDavis,
    • 3 replies
    • 1.4k views

  14. Block Line Weights "Locked"

    By rwaldrondesigns,
    • 3 replies
    • 750 views

  15. Wall Type Layers Manipulation - Creating Custom Foundation Types

    By ABG_Car,
    • 2 replies
    • 961 views

  16. Help With Terrain and Roof Lines

    By Tryingtobezen,
    • 5 replies
    • 1.1k views

  17. Bay Window with Soffit and Patio Door

    By DVIJD2,
    • 2 replies
    • 862 views

  18. TOOL BAR

    By nsh6262,
    • 2 replies
    • 701 views

  19. modern exterior light

    By J_Unique_Design,
    • 0 replies
    • 411 views

  20. Help Sizing Mulled Window Unit to Match Frame Size

    By DefinedDesign,
    • 8 replies
    • 2.2k views

  21. Creating Purlins for Roof Plan 1 2

    By sept1951,   
    • 40 replies
    • 20.7k views

  22. Textures missing in x17

    By WhistlerBuilder,
    • 3 replies
    • 1.3k views

  23. Top Plate or Not Top Plate

    By Steve_Nyhof,
    • 4 replies
    • 1.2k views

  24. 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
    • 1.3k views

  25. SNAP and GRID Settings. AND Moving Objects - Question

    By Steve_Nyhof,
    • 2 replies
    • 927 views