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Poor Optimization w/ BSB
Despite some reservations we upgraded out license to BSB, mainly for the optimizer improvements. While significantly faster than OEM, I am still getting very poor results. Below is an image of a typical grid, there are 50 sheets that look essentially
INNERGY peAk Classroom Training: Microvellum Subassemblies
Hello MV Community! I'm running an upcoming peAk classroom training and wanted to get it on your radar. We're covering everything subassemblies, top to bottom. Subassemblies are core to how Microvellum works, and the better you understand how the libraries
Square off or Trim nest instead of using offcuts
We would like to have a way to square off a nest without trimming fully around an offcut. I'd like to not machine 4 sides of offcuts but rather trim the full length (or width) of the sheet. this helps avoid offcuts potentially being too short for future
Material file randomly changing data
Has anyone ever experienced the material file randomly changing data? For example, we have three rooms - kitchen, bedroom, bathroom. 3 completely different spec groups for each, all with independent components and all labelled as their relevant room.
Looking for work. Samples available on request
Disable Microvellum Support AI during Ticket Creation
If I want to open a ticket, let me open a ticket. Can we remove the AI responses when attempting to create a ticket? I don't want to explain my problem to AI and I don't want AI telling me "that's expected behaviour." 12:36 AM | Daniel: Optimization for
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
Nesting Parts Overlapping
I keep getting these sorts of issues pop up, there are two pieces overlapped in that screenshot as well, 3 pieces total. Also have no idea if that error popping up is anything to do with it.
Feature Request - Printable Comments
Something i've always wished we had was a way to convey information on a nesting patter that comes through onto the report drawing. I assume it would work in the following way, user draws something in 2d, makes it a specific colour on a specific layer
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: Hardware Images in Material File Hardware Library
Something like the below image would be nice, to help keep our very large hardware library straight. It could reference a CAD dwg or require a separate JPEG to be stored, similar to the Product Images, Machine Token Images, etc. If these could be used
Best practice for associative machining between products
I have a cabinet that is 120" tall with a lower carcass @ 96" and an upper @ 24". I have a single door that spans both cabinets with 5 hinges total, 3 below, 2 above. If the upper and lower are listed as separate products, what is the best practice for associating the door machining with both of the cabinets. Note that I tried creating a product with both upper and lower carcass and the door, however, the upper and lower will ship separately so the shop wants them as separate items. Any thoughts
CPOUT ERROR WHEN PROCESSING
We just started to get the following error when we are processing jobs. Does not matter if its in the Foundation Library or Legacy Library as it happens in both of them. Has anyone gotten this error and what was the solution? I did send a ticket into
Solid Modeling Tools - Can't move joints
We're trying to test out solid modeling tools/extruded product tool for the first time, but I'm running into a major issue while doing so. For some reason, the insert joint and move joint tools aren't doing anything in the solid modeling editor. They
FEATURE REQUEST: Part Properties Open Inside Selected Sub
I like how if you click on a part after selecting to open Edit Design Data, it opens inside of the Sub or Nested Sub that the selected part resides in. I would like to see the same feature on the Part Properties interface as well. It would save a couple
How to find a specific Prompt ?
I there a way to search for a specific prompt ? I am looking for "Wood_Spacer_Height" . It is a hinge side filler for a drawer /pullout. I thought it might be in the global spec group but didn't see it. Is there a better way to find things than just poking
Double Adj shelf thickness
I would like to show an adjustable shelf made from two pieces of 3/4" ply instead of only one piece, is this possible? I found an image of what i am trying to accomplish.
FEATURE REQUEST: Pass Project Properties through to Reports
We would like to see the "Project Properties" as well as the "User Defined Project Properties" pass through from the Job into the reports. I have gone through the process of making my own variable that references the "user name" that is logged into the
Bi-directional Engineering Sync For MV & Innergy
Seeing the previews of the new project creation UI got me thinking about how we handle data between our two platforms. Right now we manually enter or copy/paste info from Innergy into MV > draft/engineer > export > run INN Eng. Sync > then have to verify
MCP Connector For AI Agents
I wouldn't be surprised if this has already been brought up or is in the works in some way, but looking at Autodesk’s new "Claude for Creative Work" integration for Fusion 360, and a similar MCP connector approach here would be a game-changer. It would
Carving Letters
Hey guys, Anyone have an experience with carving letters in microvellum?
2D Instructions Parameter 9
When was the change made that formulas were added for specific layers? I remember a few years back I was able to create for a shop the ability to hide shelf text for ADJ & FIXED. It appears that the formula is set for all text in either Plan, Elevation
LISP GURU !!!
Is it possible to write a "LISP" for the below mentioned scenario. When using MV's 3D Wall. I have the wall in DBE using a hatch. I have put the hatch on a layer "WALLHATCH". During drawing I turn the WallHatch Layer off, (it is easier for placement of
OVOO Panel Connectors and Other Options in MIcrovellum
I am looking into "out of the box" panel connector options for Microvellum. We are Build 24.1.1030.641. OVOO looks like a nice option. Has anyone programmed for these or have a link to instructions; looks like we need to add a T-Slot tool. Any other recommendations?
FEATURE REQUEST: Sub & Nested Sub Warning Messages display when product is redrawn (like L! ones do)
If you put a warning at the product level, it displays on a pop-up when the product re-draws. But, the same is not true for subs and nested subs. If you put warnings in them, they only display when you create a W.O. It would be great if they would work
Adding .XLSX file Format to Reports
It would be nice if we can get Report Groups to export reports in .XLSX format. Currently it will only go to .XLS then every time we open the report it prompts us saying the file me be corrupt or unsafe. Only open if from a trusted source. Its not a huge
Rendering
Im looking in to set up rendering but from what im seeing this feature is only available on Brics Cad. Is this accurate? It would be highly beneficial to use the rendering tool to confirm edgebanding is set on the proper edges and that the proper core
Feature Request - Ribbon "Viewport Standard Scale" button to display current scale (Instead of "Custom")
This is a little thing but.... Usually we have a shop standard for our viewport and so you can just select it from the drop down and so you know what your scale is. BUT sometimes when setting our Viewport Scale, we zoom to get the product big enough to
Alternate Unit Input/Conversion Functionality in MV
In Microvellum & Innergy Design it would be nice to be able to use any unit type in any entry box and have it automatically convert it to the current unit, so if you are in Inches but you had a metric measurement for a feature you could input 127mm and
Cut Part Is Smaller than Model
We are having a problem where our nested part (and what gets cut at the machine) is smaller than the dimensions in Microvellum and what is shown the model. It is not on all parts but it seems to be on parts with multiple edges edgebanded. However it isn't
drawer box
does anyone here use a 1/4" bottom dadoed in to the sides and sub-front with the back cut short (classic drawer box construction). for some reason i can't get those parameters right in the globals. does anyone have the settings?
Microvellum Toolbar Resize Issue When on Right of the Screen
I like my Microvellum toolbar to be on the right of the screen. When MV starts with the toolbar located on the right, it can't be resized. You have to first swap it the left, then back to the right to get the resize to actually stick. Every time MV is
Polling to session server failed
While using MV occasionally I get a pop up indicating I've been offline for a while! then I get one indicating 'polling to network session server failed - no error' both screenshots attached MV say its our server our IT people say its not! Working remotely
Dado Construction setup and machining
Can someone shed some light on their dado construction setup and how well it works for them, we use it and i'm growing tired of the very specific setup we have for it mainly based on my previous post here: https://community.microvellum.com/portal/en/community/topic/premill-fixed-shelf-dado
Single Part G-Code for Buyout Doors and Drawer Fronts: How Are You Setting This Up?
My situation is that factory has purchased vinyl-wrapped doors and drawer fronts from Laminex already cut to size. We don't need to nest or cut the parts. We only need to generate CNC drilling programs for hinge holes, drawer front drilling, handle drilling,
Support via Chat
What is up with technical support asking questions via chat? If I don't have my MV support ticket up via Internet Explorer, I don't know that someone is trying to talk to me since I don't get an email. I respond back via the chat, now how does the support
Cannot Load BSB26
Anyone has this issue when installing BSB26 .. Even though I installed Window Runtime
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
Aventos HKi - backside pocket cut, left side
Aventos HKi - The left side hardware pocket is pocketing on backside (red), but the cutout outline is on correct face. I'm not sure how - I've dug into the hardware tokens - there's only one vector as expected. The routes look correct in '2D Parts', but
Associated products not moving with Wall
Anybody else noticing this? When using MVMOVE to move a wall the products associated to it used to move with the wall. This isn't necessarily a problem because the products are indeed still associated and will produce sections when selecting the wall