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Is there a way to set up parametric Multi-Pass tooling
I'm currently setting up multipass tooling for a new set of compact laminate/solid surface cutters (1 roughing, 1 finishing). The problem is we have 6 separate thicknesses of these materials in our library plus more we haven't used yet and i would rather
Drawer Face Identification
Was there an update that identifies a left or right drawer face on a 2 door 2 drawer cabinet. I remember something said about it at some point, but have not seen anything in the release notes. We are having issues identifying those faces if something
Add a "Date Created" to Work Order Management window
I recently watched a lunch-an-learn about using the Database management tools and one of the things they covered was Work Order Management. While watching it hit me that it would be great for this window to have a column that could be sorted by "Date
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Rough Cut Offset on Border Cuts without hardcoding depths for each material thickness?
Hi all, We're running a double-pass border cut setup on our CNC where the first pass leaves a 1mm onionskin, and the second pass cuts through the onionskin and completes the full depth cut. Both passes are controlled through the processing station. We're
New Microvellum Release Available Now: Build 26.1.0520.641
We are happy to announce that Microvellum build 26.1.0520.641 is now available! This build includes resolutions for issues with room names, the find and replace feature within Workbook Designer, item number scaling, and more. A new option has been added
Best way to add a fixed shelf?
From searching around it look like MV used to have a tab in Product Prompt called "Internal Options". But I'm not seeing this tab. Is the best way to just "Add Part"?
Toe Kick Notch Relief
Right now, the Toe Kick Notch Relief Left and Toe Kick Notch Relief Right do not look to see if you are adding a FE. If you are adding a FE, you would not want this extra cut. Please update the formula to look at the FEs.
Mircovellum commands in AutoCAD Drop Downs
This is something I figured out that I'm not sure others know about, but you can add MV commands to your drop-down menu in AutoCAD through the CUI Are there any other cool CAD workflow tricks you may have found?
Cabinet Cutout Subassembly
How on earth does this work. To my knowledge there needs to be a machine token or a hardware item to do the cutout, however, there is no such thing?! Just a cutout icon that i cant see. Am I going insane and missing something obvious here?!
Hinge Location - Door and Drawer Front Report
Hinge location currently shows up on the "Door and Drawer Front Fabrication Report". This is sometimes confusing for our shop, since it appears multiple times on single parts. I would like to have it show up on the Door and Drawer Front Report. However,
Perfect Graining - Fails for Vertical Grain
It would be awesome if we could have an option to only perfect grain Drawer Fronts (when using Vertical Grain) I feel like the whole perfect grain feature is only tailored to the US market which tends to use horizontal grain I am trying to nest a job
We Need "Actual" Perfect Grain
To whom it may concern, I have discovered what I believe to be a flaw in both the name and execution of "Perfect Grain" within Microvellum. I will try my best to articulate myself, but I may need to draw something to aid in someone's understanding. In
Feature Request: Allow different panel size for FACE5 and Face 6 programs in CutParts worksheet
Often the part program sizes between FACE5 and FACE6 are different. For example a FACE5 program might do part formatting on the raw board size (i.e. 1004x604x25mm), then the FACE6 program size (i.e. 1000x600x25mm) needs to be smaller than the FACE5 program.
Easier method of assigning 3D Hardware blocks
It would be great to have a file location browse button for assigning 3D and 2D blocks to hardware, so you could just select the block you want to assign to your hardware instead of having to type out the file location by hand.
Factory Workbook Changes Overwritten
Anyone know why this would happen occasionally? Today I made a change to the factory workbook file to add a drawer slide. The change seemed to be good to go, but a few hours later I noticed the drawer slide had vanished. In the factory database, all the
Integrated Post Processor Biesse rover A FT
Hi all, Is there any link that I can learn how to set up Processing Station for Biesse rover A FT or Biesse .CIX file in general? or Any source of document or imported file that I can understanding Much appreciate
FEATURE REQUEST - Unique Wizard Buttons
Can we have 3 specific buttons for each of the wizards? With the Foundation Library we need to go into these wizards more than ever and frankly, trying to click on the drop-down arrow to select what I want can be frustrating.
MV Settings to New Computer
I'm setting up a second computer for training using our floating license. I would like to know the best workflow for duplicating my settings onto the new computer. i.e. materials, wizard setting, cabinets setting etc. It doesn't need to have access to
Assign Render Materials Interface - Custom Colours
With the new Assign Render Materials Interface, how can we add custom colours to the list?
What drives these faceframe stiles?
I divided this cabinet with the bay calculator giving bay one 12" and bay three 12" with the middle equaling what's left (20") It's a faceframe cabinet. I cannot figure out why it put these two intermediate stiles where it did?? What's controlling that
Add Dado to stile shared between 2 cabinets
When doing long wall of face framed cabinets sometime I have to build it in few sections. Design, however, does not allow double stiles. when stained, reduced stile width in not acceptable either. I think it would be nice to be able to have dado groove
Blind Corner Overlay Hinges
Can we get these blind corner overlay hinges added to the blind corner product
New Microvellum Release Available Today: Build 26.1.0422.641
We are happy to announce that Microvellum build 26.1.0422.641 is now available! This build includes resolutions for issues with product dimensioning, associative machining, grid view within the processing center, sawing reports, and more. A new optimization
Cannot Load BSB26
Anyone has this issue when installing BSB26 .. Even though I installed Window Runtime
New Microvellum Build for AC - Can not save calculators
Can anybody please help with this. I have done a fresh install of Microvellum AC Companion and none of the calculators will save. (Drawer Front, Divisions, Shelves etc.) Please see attached screen shot showing no save button. I have installed on a new
Change the Distance Between Parts functionality in the Processing station
Would it be possible to have the Distance Between Parts prompt in each the nesting processing stations changed to a distance to add to the nesting tool diameter instead of a fixed spacing? We occasionally select a tool with a larger diameter than our
View Angles for SW, SE, NW, NE
Can someone tell me what the view angles are to recreate the same iso views MV has for SW, SE, NW, and NE? I need to replicate these views on a system that does not have Toolbox AC installed. Currently, I have the following: (defun c:SW () (_vpr 225 30))
Material File UI in Spec Groups change view
Is it possible to be able to change and keep the size of the two columns in the Material File Ui of Spec Groups. When it's first open the Left side is always smaller then the right. Like 1/3 Left side 2/3's Right Side You can drag the center row across
CAN SOMEONE DIRECT ME ON HOW TO CLEAN UP CORNERS WITH A SMALLER BIT IN A 2ND PASS?
i need to go back into an inside corner to clean up with a smaller bit to reduce the radius.
Where are the files for labels stored ?
I am attempting to print labels at my Router for the nest. 1. Are the files for the labels generated when I process the work order? 2. What type of files are they? 3. Where are they located so I can browse to that location ? Any help much appreciated
New Cutting optimiser still not functional a lot of the time?
Anyone else still struggling with the new optimiser, i worry for the day the old one disappears and we cant process anything!
Feature Request: Prompt Hyperlink to ANSI/AWI standard
Could we split the Prompt Picture into two values - separated by a pipe (|) symbol? The first value would be the image and the second would be a URL link to the applicable information. For Example: if Bay_1_Face_Options is set to Left Swing, Right Swing,
BSB 2026 MVTB7 Window sizing
It seems that in BSB 2026 the MVTB7 widow resets it width when docked, taking up more screen real-estate. In BSB 2025 and OEM 2025 you could simply drag the window to the size you wanted and it would remember. But with BSB 2026 I have to undock it then
Centralized Bug Tracker & Proactive Issue Alerts
- I think we need a centralized bug tracking bulletin that clearly lists open and known issues. Currently, it's exhausting to constantly monitor forums, self-diagnose problems, or attend every event session just to stay informed. It’s highly inefficient
Nesting Parts with Consistent Veneer "Flame" Direction
When nesting on veneered sheet goods cabinet parts, especially sides, the mirrored components will often not have a consistent orientation. This can result in one side being "flame" up and the opposite side being "flame" down. Having a way to designate
Splay doors, how do you turn on the rails?
Hi all, we are working on a project with splayed doors, the top of door has a bevel instead of a handle. As a consequence we need to have rails behind each front. Is there an option for turning that on as a global? Thanks.
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Errors occuring when trying to run a report
I am trying to run a report, and I get this error. Any idea on how to fix this?