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  1. NEW PC FOR X17

    By jcldraft,
    • 13 replies
    • 3.4k views

  2. Vertical shiplap change wood species

    By thomhu,
    • 5 replies
    • 1.7k views

  3. Help with wall height info

    By ChiefuserDYee,
    • 1 reply
    • 807 views

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

    By Randino3,
    • 5 replies
    • 1.6k views

  5. X17 bad start

    By GeneDavis,
    • 3 replies
    • 1.6k views

  6. Block Line Weights "Locked"

    By rwaldrondesigns,
    • 3 replies
    • 897 views

  7. Wall Type Layers Manipulation - Creating Custom Foundation Types

    By ABG_Car,
    • 2 replies
    • 1.1k views

  8. Help With Terrain and Roof Lines

    By Tryingtobezen,
    • 5 replies
    • 1.3k views

  9. Bay Window with Soffit and Patio Door

    By DVIJD2,
    • 2 replies
    • 983 views

  10. TOOL BAR

    By nsh6262,
    • 2 replies
    • 802 views

  11. modern exterior light

    By J_Unique_Design,
    • 0 replies
    • 477 views

  12. Help Sizing Mulled Window Unit to Match Frame Size

    By DefinedDesign,
    • 8 replies
    • 2.7k views

  13. Creating Purlins for Roof Plan 1 2

    By sept1951,   
    • 40 replies
    • 21.6k views

  14. Textures missing in x17

    By WhistlerBuilder,
    • 3 replies
    • 1.6k views

  15. Top Plate or Not Top Plate

    By Steve_Nyhof,
    • 4 replies
    • 1.5k views

  16. 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
    • 1.7k views

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

    By Steve_Nyhof,
    • 2 replies
    • 1.1k views

  18. Importing wall definitions in X17

    By jkrysak,
    • 2 replies
    • 823 views

  19. Elevation Marker Formatting Question

    By JKEdmo,
    • 12 replies
    • 1.9k views

  20. What would be a reasonable amount of time to create room with furniture?

    By JRSaudermanu,
    • 2 replies
    • 909 views

  21. Room Divider

    By 3DDesigner,   
    • 4 replies
    • 1.3k views

  22. Pdf Printing

    By allaboutkitchens,
    • 2 replies
    • 984 views

  23. Horizontal Fence Slats?

    By HumbleChief,
    • 1 reply
    • 898 views

  24. Filter Exterior Walls on separate layer to display or not display

    By wkenddad,
    • 1 reply
    • 654 views

  25. Subtracting 3d solids getting weird results

    By myrtsbnye,
    • 2 replies
    • 817 views