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MV Engineer needed - Central Indiana
Not looking for remote workers at this time. We are interested in hiring a full time MV drafter/engineer. We are a custom commercial shop mainly focusing on healthcare. Competitive salary and benefits.
3D Rotate Not Showing Preview
Any one else using 2025 not getting the preview when using 3D Rotate? Currently just get this
Pocket Cut Toe Kick even when all options appear to be off ?
We are running the new Toolbox Release: Build 25.1.0213.641. In our older 50.3 CCL it has been brought to my attention that we have lost the ability to control the option of just polyline cutting the Toe Kick vs Pocketing Toe Kick. For some reason the
Toolbox 2025 Now Available
We are happy to announce that Toolbox OEM 2025 is now available! To discover the new features and abilities of Toolbox 2025 check out What's New in Toolbox 2025 (OEM). For help installing Toolbox 2025 please visit Installing Toolbox for a simple overview
3D Solid Model Analyzer -Processing
Hello, Has anyone ran into the issue after creating a product with the Solid Model Analyzer, I get this error while processing. "Object reference not set to an instance of an object". Image Attached.
Adding vaulted ceiling to walls [issues]
I am adding vaulted ceilings to walls. I am selecting the proper measurements and the direction of the vault is the wrong way. The opposite wall is correct and using the exact same dimenions. This is probably due to drawing the walls left to right. When
PROCESSING TIME
has anyone had a product with quite a few parts take over an hour to process? i have an SMA product that has a lot of parts with routs and it has been over an hour and it still hasn't finished.
Comparing Workbooks
Is there a way to compare workbooks between products? Similar to excel compare spreadsheets. For example: Comparing the [S] Workbook between two different products to find the discrepancies in formulas, values, etc.
Feature Dream - Name Manager
The default size of the Name Manager window is (IMO) not terribly useful for lookup tables In order to actually read LookUpTable names and ranges, the two columns must be widened a bit: Making this adjustment each and every time is tedious, and I regularly
Invisible Fasteners/Lock Dowel FOUNDATION 25.0124
What is the purpose of the dowels used in the back of the nailers?
FULL TIME or CONTRACT "1099"
Making a 3 panel shaker door? Is it really not possible?
I need to make a 3 panel shaker door. I have created our own door profiles we use but it is using the D! workbook LookUpTables. I am only really seeing an option for 2 panels. Seems crazy you can't door more than that.
Angled cabinets
Hoping to nudge development for face frame angled cabinets. The non face frame library does a good start, a lot more options in there than face frame. But that just means i have to use a hash up of both cabinet types and force them to look remotely correct.
Perfect Grain control with Drawer Banks
Not sure what's going on? and how to change / control the grain . Had issues with this ins the past project but only with one cabinet, which I think I copied a formula over from a cabinet which was being nested / optimised correctly and made it work (
How do Stored Formulas work?
In the Workbook Designer under 'Edit' you can find Stored Formulas which allows you to make a formula and give it a name. How is this used? Can you make a formula to perform a common calculation you will need, and it will take different inputs based on
Bluebeam does not recognize scales from Toolbox created PDFs
We create PDFs using the Publish to “PDF” option with the PDF Preset “DWG To PDF”. This leaves much to be desired. First, when “Multi-sheet file” option is selected, the scale on the first sheet is applied to all the sheets. If “Multi-sheet file” is not
Issue with sheet qty for duplicate sheets
Ive been doing jobs that require multiple copies of cabinets for a hotel. in total I have 10 styles of cabinets with 8 of each. when i nest the parts i run the material costing report to see how many sheets i need, but when im going to cut the sheets
Fixed panel not working
Hi. Having updated to the latest library edition, I know see the fixed panel option to the cabinet face options. Looking back on release notes, this was implemented at 24.0823 and should have options for keku's etc. but when selected, it does nothing.
MVPARTSLIST
Is there a way to customize what information is listed using this command? I'm currently using it for toekicks, but I'd like to eliminate information like the width as well as reduce the amount of spaces in-between the part name and it's corresponding
New Toolbox Release Available Today: Build 25.1.0213.641
We are happy to announce that Toolbox build 25.1.0213.641 is now available! This build includes resolutions for issues with stay-down nesting, adding 3 new options to the nest settings to address them, as well as an improvement for Drawing Products in
Safe Z
How do we prevent this bit from traveling so close to the board? It must be a setting that we just cannot find, thanks in advance. I posted this in the FB group and got a great answer but it only worked for AFTER the bit went to 0,0 position. How do we
Drawer paper towel holder
Anyone here had to do one of these? A clue to how to achieve? Doubt there is a "funky drawer/paper towel dispenser" product in MV.
Color change to wall dimensions
Hi all, Fairly new to Microvellum here. Is there an option to change the color of the dimensions for walls in 2d plans and elevations? I want to differentiate them from the cabinets. Thanks
Excel sheet referencing
Hi, I'm trying to populate a table inside my drawing template from an excel spreadsheet filled out ahead of time. I'm wondering if there is a way for this excel document to be automatically included inside the project folder every time a project is
Increasing Material File Window (Left Side)
Can the adjustment bar between project materials and library materials be made bigger and stay fixed, or provide a setting to default to last adjustment made? Currently it cuts off part of the materials allocated to the pointers and goes back to default
New Toolbox Release Available Today: Build 25.1.0129.641
We are happy to announce that Toolbox build 25.1.0129.641 is now available! This build includes resolutions for a variety of issues with the Solid Model Analyzer, as well as a few additions to the analyzation settings. Please refer to the complete Release
Foundation Library Project Wizard
I want to dado & screw divisions, fixed shelves, nailers, and drawer stretchers. But I don't want to dado tops and bottoms. I believe the proper method for accomplishing this is to open the Project Wizard, and select Dado & Screw under Default Construction
Router tool height question
I have a 1/4" tool on our Northwood that I am using to perform a simple one pass route. Looking at the 3d of the cabinet I can see that the dado is there. And the machine operator said it did perform the function it just didn't go into the wood. Should
Adding finishes tied to Spec groups
As per the title, is is possible to add finishes that are tied to the spec group the cabinet was added with? For example a cabinet built with painted tulip fronts would be rendered that way and an island with oak stained fronts would be rendered that
Adding Blocks and files from Autocad Architectural edition
As per the title, im experimenting with the possibility of using Autocad Architectural files for things like windows and doors to import into my drawings. Has anyone ever done this or know where the files are located for me to point MV to them? I've also
Die Wall
It would be great if we could use a die wall to associate cabinets to. Also be able to do Wall Elevation and plan views from the die wall.
Unandle Exception - Error Creating Window Handle (Anyone know what causes this?)
When it happens, it keeps appearing until I restart the software. Its not the same error as the other i cant place a cabinet bug. This one the interface does work and lets me try to place it. However after clicking OK prompt this pops up each time.
Master cabinet in the latest library
Hi. I'm in the process of updated our library to the latest edition and have noticed that the master cabinet's name, now is formulated and is reading back at Base 1 Door Left. After comparing it with the actual Base 1 Door Left from the latest library,
Inventor iLogic
Curious to know how forum members are using Inventor iLogic for building Die Walls.
What is best practice for formula hardware?
I have tried to set up formula hardware for drawer slides spacers and hinges but they do not seem to work as intended. Here are the 2 issues I am having currently: 1. We use 1" spacers for frameless overlay and 1.5" spacers for framed inset. I have the
SMT Tree View
What is the purpose of the additional listing for the extruded "Plate Bottom", "Plate Bottom Dado" & "Plate Top Dado". There are only two parts for each plate system and you can uncheck the one listed last and it does not shut off either of the first
Data Link to Excel Spreadsheet
Has anyone linked a AutoCAD Table to a Excel Spreadsheet using the Data Link command? I tried but I get an error message saying I do not have Excel installed. I do have Excel installed. I believe it is the most current version since it is part of my Windows
Centerline Nesting with BIESSE
Hello everyone, Is anyone out there utilizing the centerline nesting option with a biesse router? I have a few questions. In the above picture we are attempting to use the centerline nesting feature. The leadin of the toekick route will interfere with
How To Bring Popup Windows Come To Foreground
We just setup new workstations running Microvellum build 24.1.1030.641 on Windows 11, performance is significantly improved but there are some issues coming up. One frustrating thing I have noticed that the popup windows that come up when processing a
Different grain directions for Tall & Base Cabinets
As per the title, what would be the best way of changing the grain direction for tall cabinets permanently. By default its set to the width for the base cabinets which there are always more of, but this also applies to the tall cabinets. I'm getting tired