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Master 2 Bay Horizontal
I haven't made use of MV for the last 2+ months, and you know what happens (If you don't use it you loose it). I need to modify the unit, not sure how to accomplish this in E.D.D., 2D Instructions or Subassemblies. I cannibalized the original and just
Design & Engineering Skills Competition
In honor of Microvellum's 30th anniversary, we’re shining a spotlight on the talented designers, drafters, and engineers who use our software to bring extraordinary ideas to life. Showcase your creativity and expertise by entering for a chance to earn
Finished End Capturing Thick Back
When our trainer helped us set up our build method initially, we had the bright idea to capture backs and use a pre laminated product with a blind dado tenon type method. We scratched that idea and reverted back to post laminate. However, our backs are
Slat Wall
Wondering if there is a Slat Wall product in Foundation, I searched and found "perforated panel". The Wall Paneling is not helpful. Any suggestions?
BSB slow
Does anybody else have BricsCAD being really slow? Mine is hanging like almost everything I do it just hangs and stops responding. These files really aren't that big and its a brand new computer so I'm trying to figure out if its something on my end or
V-grooves on MDF slab door
Any idea on how to add vertical v-grooves to MDF slab doors?
Feature Request : Maximum Tool Depth
I would like to see an option in the toolfile that sets the maximum cut depth. We have some tools that can only cut 1" deep into material. We recently had sliding closet doors that are 1.25" thick. The locks we had in these doors called for a tool that
Feature Request: Repository for custom product sharing.
It would be amazing to get something like many of the 3D printing websites have where we can upload and share products, hardware, machine tokens, and all the other awesome things we all create. I know someone spent the time and did a bunch of the A&M
Inner Drawers Subassembly
This was discussed in one of the Q+A’s at TechCon. Myself and another user were in agreeance about both of these items. Inner drawers we are having some struggles with. It is something that we use work arounds nearly every instance to make them function
Product Update Request: Soffit
1. It would be nice if there was an option to do more of a full depth product (Upper Cabinet Depth) with separate bottom plate cleating and blocking. This allows the front bottom plate behind the face panel to be finished while the rear can be a raw material.
Feature Request - Move Certain Toolfile Info Into Processing Stations
So this may not affect too many people and it is pretty minor but I thought i'd put it out there anyway. As it stands we have a couple of toolfiles for the exact same machine but because certain settings are only in the toolfile and not the processing
Any TenonCAM users out there?
Hi all, I was just at the 2026 Summit & TechCon and was able to sit in on some of the Microvellum sessions. I'm the Engineering Manager at Peregrine Millwork Ltd. and we've been with Microvellum for something like 10 years (before I was in the engineering
Base or Tall Cabinet - With Toe Kick and Adding SCRIBE at Floor
Ok ... Why is this so hard to do in FOUNDATION LIBRARY? (Maybe it happened in COMPONENT LIBRARY too??) Base or Tall Cabinet ... Cabinets for a big project are going in BEFORE flooring ... so customer whats all the BASE and TALL cabinet to have 7/16" extra
dfd-bold.shx
In BricsCAD, I have this 1 font I can't for the life of me figure out where to import from. Does anybody have a file of this they can share with me? It pops up every time I open a drawing. Previously we used OEM so wondering if that has something to do
Toolbox BSB Crashing
I keep having issues with the program crashing. Even changing views (top to right) it gets real buggy. Its now to the point where I can not place a wall in a room and it crashes. Any recommendations would help! Things I've tried: -I have reverted back
WMF part Images
I'm using the bluecell saw postprocessing station. and have WMF. images turned on I cant however seem to get the program to produce wmf images for parts without horizontal boring or some sort of machining? How can i get a image for every part. The reason
Strange Behavior after 25.2.114.641 Update
Are any other Toolbox AC users experiencing strange behavior after the recent update? Specifically, the duplication of S! workbooks and subsequent failure of Globals that reference prompts in those workbooks?
Prompt "use Wood Spacers" Breaks drawers
In the latest update the prompt "use Wood Spacers" in the drawer boxes seems to break them entirely, i cant see why there are too many variable behind it.
Cancel function when processing work order
Sorry if this has already been suggested. How many times have you gone to the work order creation window and hit process then realised you have missed something and need to cancel but cannot. If it's a large creation, this can take many, many minutes
Feature Request: Pointers for Materials in Smart Layers
Can we please get pointers for Smart Layers and Solid Model Analyzing? We use Formula driven Materials and it would be great to set the materials to pointers instead of hard setting the materials to each part.
New Microvellum Release Available Today: Build 25.2.0206.641
We are happy to announce that Microvellum build 25.2.0206.641 is now available! This build includes resolutions for a pair of issues surrounding the Subassemblies workbook and item numbers within composite drawings. Please refer to the complete Release
Report question
Attached is a Custom Report we commissioned through Microvellum. We were told that the dimensions could not be changed. They are in decimal, which isnt horrible but inconvenient for our assembly team. They are rotated 270°, is that just something we're
DIM - 3D on the front view
Hello, I would love to ad a dim that would be in this position. Do you think is possible ? Tanks everybody. This is on the front view :
SMA material selection?
When SMA prompts for a material selection, if I used find and replace inside our typical library materials, it only lists 1 set of the find and replace that I did. I am assuming it is the 1st material names I changed or 1st spec group its using, however
How to Restore Original / Default Microvellum Cabinet Settings
Over the years, some of our cabinet products have been permanently modified, and now they take significantly longer to edit than they should. What is the best way to reset specific cabinets (or an entire product) to the original/default Microvellum configuration
The Report Group: Nesting, failed to process all reports.
I processed some cabs in a project that had two rooms. I got the error "The Report Group: Nesting, failed to process all reports. This is our main report we print out call a Nesting Optimization Report. Any suggestions? Everything I process for production
movento drawer side lead in
Hey all just wondering if anyone knows how i can change the lead in location on the dado on movento drawer left side because the issue is we can see the lead in when base is in and looks not right. the right side is good its at the bottom. see screen
Hide Banding on Part Label
Hi, We use an edgebanding called "Oversize" to create our scribes on parts. It would effectively increase a part size by 10mm without affecting anything visually in our drawing. This is probably not unfamiliar for a lot of you? On our part label, the
New Microvellum Release Available Today: Build 25.2.0204.641
We are happy to announce that Microvellum build 25.2.0204.641 is now available! This build includes resolutions for issues with subassembly variables, various minor issues with the login UI, drill operation hole placement, and more. With the release of
UPDATE ... USER ERROR DUH! - Can you NOT add a Material Pointer at the Project Level anymore in Foundation???
Ok ... Can you NOT add a Material Pointer at the Project Level anymore in Foundation??? Not there... Can't manually type in it either ... What's up with this???? Not here either
Trouble Creating Title Blocks With UDPP
Instead of my title block attributes pulling property values from the UDPP, it is asking me to input them manually every time I insert a title block (see attached screenshots). How can I fix this so that it the title blocks are auto-filled based off the
Sections: Left vs Right
Any suggestions on how I can resolve my Text so it come in correctly when I do a Left Facing Section. There are no issues when I draw a Right Facing Section.
Save Subassembly not working
Sometimes when I try to modify a subassembly and save it back in the library, it gets saved only in the Project, even when I check Save to Library... I end up making my modifications in the Database Explorer every time it happens. Anyone can help me figure
BricsCAD Sheet Set Manager
Does anyone know how to rename a subset? I find help online saying there should be a "rename subset" in my right click options, but it is not there (or I'm not looking hard enough). I need standard subsets to organize drawings (Plan, Elevation, Detail,
Machine Token simulator
Here is a link to my machine token simulator. https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1SjA5ULHhiZK8wV8Tp16h0HRY8lLbvMEy2eIyPE6gT9w/template/preview I think you should be able to click USE TEMPLATE or save a copy, when signed into Google, then a copy will
How do I delete scales I don't want in BSB?
The delete button is grayed out for all of them.
FEATURE REQUEST - stand alone tablet program for product assembly line
Our shop is transitioning from using moziak to using microvellum. The engineering portion of microvellum is much better. But where moizak shines is with their paperless shop application. Our company was sold on microvellum being able to do everything
INNERGY Summit 2026 and MV TechCon - Who's coming??
Just wanted to throw this out there and ask, who here's coming to TechCon next month Feb 8-11? If you are planning on coming and would enjoy learning more about Microvellum Library Data, let me know! I'm currently preparing for 3 different workshop sessions
Feature Request - Add Snapshot of Face of Nested Material to Nesting Report
Now that Microvellum is working on applying Render Materials to Database Materials, I would like the face-up side of the material to show on the Nesting Optimization Report to help the machine operator ensure that the material is placed on the CNC with
Project Finishes On Reports
I'm trying to figure out the best way to include a section on the Work Order Summary that will list the finishes for the project. For example, what I'd like to see at the top of the work order would be a simple table. Designation Finish PL1 Wilsonart