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Bad G-Code results
We have been getting some bad g-code results lately. In the attached, the first panel is the current (original) nesting setmill modifications and what I think it needs to change to. The center panel is the results without any custom modification. Line
Solid Model Tools/Analyzer Need Serious Work
I jumped onboard the Solid Model Tools train when they were first introduced in 2014. They were a game changer for us. Over the years these tools have evolved; and in many ways, they evolved for the better but have never been perfect - and I don't expect
Division Doweling in CCL vs FL
Not sure if anyone has had this issue ... or know they even have the issue. Drilling for DIVISION dowels in CCL was from the LEFT side (~3/8") for drillings and now in FL its from the RIGHT side. Thus drilling and doweling INCORRECTLY at the machine/shop
Feature Request - Ability to edit the part quantity that is processed in a workorder batch
It would be helpful at times to be able to edit the part quantity within the workorder itself when processing a batch of parts. This would be applicable when you have multiple products under the same product number where the parts are grouped together
Access Panel machined at OUTSIDE of case
Wondering if it would be possible to get an option added to the Access Panel subassembly to flip the access panel to the outside of the case instead of from the inside?
New Microvellum Foundation Library Release Available Today: Build 26.0327
We are happy to announce that a new update for the Foundation Library, Build 26.0327 is now available! New releases of Microvellum's Foundation Library include resolutions for numerous issues, numerous enhancements to existing products and variables,
Workbook Question
In the H workbook (Prompts tab) what is column C representing ? I am wondering if the value 5 shouldn't be 7.5 ? Also what is column M used for?
March Release Review – Features, Fixes &Improvements
Well, it’s already time for another release review... and we have a lot to cover tomorrow at 1:30 PM Pacific Time. March was a busy month, with a strong mix of new features, improvements, and fixes across both the software and library data. We’ll walk
VERY FRUSTRATING
these wardrobes were completed ready for processing, the inner drawers had scalloped handle pulls, hinges were moved to not clash with shelf, all materials set correctly, Except the internal fillers were the wrong material (noticed when creating work
New Product Prompts
Is there a reason why we can't have the same 4 buttons for the Product Prompts that we have for Edit Design Data? I shouldn't have to check or uncheck when i want to redraw the product.
Fridge Cabinet still broken since 2024
2 years on and the out of the box fridge cabinet is still broken. I made my own as i was sick of fixing it but now that is also broken so thought it try the MV one again. this was the support ticket at the time and should have been passed up the chain.
Adding Pocket Cut via Draw Part in 2D
Has anyone else noticed an issue with the pocketing via Draw Part in 2D. I need to add this machining manually, however, it is not calculating it correctly. I want to use a 1.75" dia router bit to cut the pocket, however, it is placing it only 0.5625"
Hidden spec group for walls
Is there a hidden spec group for walls? I'm trying to change the cutter they use to trim windows and doors out, but i can't find the G! prompts in any of my default templates (G!Default_Routing_Tool_CW) I can find them if i access workbook designer from
People of Australia
I'm curious if this is just us or a country wide thing at the moment, how is your workload lately? We are particularly quiet at the moment and it's not showing signs of improvement at this stage. I'm sure the Iran/US war issue is playing a part with all
Work Order Save Location
It would be nice to be able to create and save Work Orders in the Project folder (in the the Factory Database Folder) instead of in the generic Work Orders folder.
Is this possible with just the extruded product builder?
It has dowels in the top and bottom plates and the ends are not perpendicular to the radii. What's the best way to go about doing this? I have it made in 3D but we don't have the 3D analyzer yet.
Stay Down Nesting - Not cutting corner on part
Anyone see this before? On stay down nesting, the corner of a part was not cut. Thanks!
Add 2D Elevation Tokens to 3D Drawings
After one of the recent software updates, we noticed that there are a lot more additional descriptions in the Drawings as we draw out our products. We realized it's stemming from a check box that is auto checked called "Add 2D Elevation Tokens to 3D Drawings".
Product Item Label super sized
We have a new user in the office and whenever she selects products the product Item label supersizes and covers her picture in blue lines, were having a blank on how to stop this. ANyone remenber the way to fix this
2 Door Blind Corner Cabinets - Foundation Library
I have noticed that the Foundation library does not have 2 Door Blind Corner Cabinets like the Component Library did. How have others fulfilled the need for a 2 Door Blind Corner Cabinet in the foundation library?
Machining Tokens are greyed out for Handles/Hardware?? Not drilling hardware..
I am trying to create a new pull, and when I go into library specs all the handles tokens are greyed out. For tab pulls these work fine. Am I missing something? Did this change in recent library updates? There is no drilling for hardware and I don't know
Ladder Toekick
We use a Ladder Toekick for our cabinet bases. We are using ToolboxBSB with the Foundation Library 26.0220. Why was the ladder toekick that was in the Component Library taken out of the Foundation Library? I need the one from the Component Library back,
Processing Center Has Slowed By A Lot
I hate make a post like this, but this problem is too bad for us to let go of. I have loved Microvellum and what it has accomplished. But this problem is costing us lots of time in the office. Is anybody else running into issues with the processing center
New Microvellum Release Available Today: Build 25.2.0330.641
We are happy to announce that Microvellum build 25.2.0330.641 is now available! This build includes resolutions for issues with editing formulas in Part Properties, perfect graining, toolfiles, errors occurring during processing, and various issues within
When is the face frame getting a refresh?
As per the title when is the face frame getting an update to things like curved cabinets and under stairs cabinets. Ive bodged together this setup using multiple different cabinets but the top rail of the left framework has me stumped right now and Bricscad
Cabinet Dado's Disappearing
I am using the base cabinet products in MV - my actual laminated material is 0.81" thickness to I have updated the thickness in my material settings. However, as soon as I do, all the dado & screw holes disappear for cabinet construction. When I change
incorrect perfect grain nesting
Build: 25.2.317.641 Library: Foundation 26.0112 With the new software build and the updated nesting algorithm, we are seeing errors on perfect grain nesting between multiple products. Specifically, we use separate header assemblies above upper cabinets
Product detail report
We just started using the new Toolbox BSB & I've noticed the product detail reports don't show an image of the product anymore? In the previous build I believe 2 out of the 4 product report options showed these isometric images which was handy for some
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
Drawer Cabinet Legrabox Base & Back Thickness
New to Microvellum and running into an issue with legrabox drawers. If I select 0.75" thickness material for base & back Microvellum models in the parts correctly. But I want to use 5/8" material, and when I choose that the parts disappear from the model
Sync database over multiple locations
For those that have engineers in multiple locations around the country / world, How are you syncing databases across all of them? If one location creates customizations to a product how do the others know about it and access it? From what I know there
Unacceptably long wait time for tech support
10 to 14 days (minimum) waiting for tech support to address issues with BSB or Microvellum in general. Are they too busy for a courtesy email or call to let me know wait times are long? I have serious production and software problems that aren't being
Corna Support
Hey gang! Am I going crazy, I swear you used to be able to add Corna Catches to doors? I cannot for the life of me find the prompt or hardware material, or am I imaging things 🤪
New Microvellum Release Available Today: Build 25.2.0317.641
We are happy to announce that Microvellum build 25.2.0317.641 is now available! This build includes resolutions for numerous issues with Microvellum's optimizer, block nesting, the nesting tools, label creation, part machining, and more. The Product Prompts
Foundation Reports - Why so slow?
Ok question ... Why are Foundation Library Reports SOOOO SLOOOOW For instance ... Work Order Summary - This dialog box below must flash like a dozen times! Obvious it's re-querying something all those times ... but why? (Happens with Nest Optimization
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Doors & Drawer Fronts missing from 2D Plan drawings
After a recent update the 2D Plan view is no longer drawing doors and drawer fronts. Is this an added option that I can turn back on somewhere? I really liked the doors and drawer fronts being on the Plan drawings. Anybody have a solution to this?
Keku clip issues with machining
We are trying to implement Keku clips into these cabinets. We've done well before with the ADA ones but when he tries to put in the clips on this one, the machining for the holes disappears on one of the axises (or axi?). Could someone please give me
Custom Part Toolpath Failing
Can anyone give any insight as to why the toolpath for this part keeps failing (not generating at all)? See the part with the hatch in the picture. There was a part originally created by SMA. Other parts like it worked while yet others I had to redraw
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.