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"Update Title Block" Command
Our current setup in Microvellum is to have one drawing page per room. Some of our projects contain 50 or more rooms, and if we ever need to make a change to our title block info, it becomes very tedious. The only way to do it that I'm aware of is to
Improve Microvellum Community search
The "Search community" box on the Microvellum Knowledge Network could be a lot better. When two search words are entered there are more results than when one word is entered. More search words should refine the search, not expand it. Searching for a phrase
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.
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
Solid Model Analyzer - Having some issues recognizing parts
I am doing a simple wall, straights and 90 degree corners. Using the same section for 90% of the work. But my wall studs keep running into trouble. This section i am working on should have 14 studs, all the same. and it does draw them, but when i save
Pocket Door Hardware
I found a post on here that is 4 years old regarding pocket door hardware and bay options for starter cabinets. I am looking to add pocket doors to a product and it looks like this hardware/option must have been removed from the newer libraries. As well
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
Can you create folders inside product groups?
I would like to create job folders inside the product groups. Is this possible?
Blind Corners with drawers have no side cheek
As per the title, blind corners with drawers are not bringing in any form side cheek for fixing the drawer runners too. When i do them i usually fix them in the back and dado into the drawer stretcher and rails. Would be nice to see this added in an update.
Feature Request: Pass an attribute to dynamic blocks in the DRAWBLOCK token
It would be nice to be able to pass values to an attribute on a dynamic block through a parameter in the DRAWBLOCK token. Example: A dynamic block with a attribute tied to a stretch property, or state condition like visibility. Basically, it would replace
How to flatten a cone (or a quarter of a cone)?
I'm trying to create a cone to give me the face that I need to extrude to a specific thickness (.75in thick material). I create the cone using the "cone" command. I then slice and delete the cone so that it only leaves me with 1/4 of the cone. That leaves
SQL servers and remote employees
Hi everyone, Is there anyone out there with an SQL server setup, and a mix of on-site and remote engineering staff? How are you set up there? Did you have serious issues getting started? Particularly with a unified work order database? Thanks for any
Product Name Font Increase
I'm trying to increase the size of the Product Name on the Plan View. Under the AutoCAD properties if I increase the Paper Text Height it works, but I want to save this setting to the Dimension style, however Annotative dimension settings appear to be
New Years Goals!
Just wondering what other software people are using along side microvellum? We use bluebeam Revu, pdfexchange, biesse solids. We have a copy of Vetric Aspire that we haven't used in awhile Looking for something to learn in the new year. Any thoughts?
Domain Controller or Virtual Machine?
We just got a server set up for our office for MV and it is running great. We want to set up our system to be able to take laptops home and work from desktops off site. I am told from our account manager that a domain controller is not supported and can
Erasing product section causing mivrovellum 2024 to crash
created a section to check against vertical section in drawing i want to erase it and am getting internal error and system crashes
2025 License Update- Is more installs than seats okay?
Hello, we're doing some workstation swap-arounds in my office. I'm not really familiar with how MV licenses used to operate. It sounds like with the new authentication workflow, I can install the app on a couple new workstations for folks to use while
Batch Name Report
I am wanting to add the batch name to a report we use at our Point to Point CNC. I know how to reference the data inside reports, but I cannot get it to populate with a new batch name. I can show "B1" but when I make "B2", it still shows "B1", I am not
Converting Text into polylines
We are routing unit number plates and need to routes using a specific font, is there a way within MV to convert text to polylines? i've tried the AutoCad commands to no avail.
Full Time/Contract "1099" FOUNDATION LIBRARY ONLY
To whom it concerns: I maintain yearly licensing support & maintenance for Microvellum and AutoCAD On condition that your "Submittal" practice makes use of Microvellum, I welcome hearing from you. I reside in Southwest Arizona. My drawing practice encompasses
A Little Treat: Wall-Type 2
Alright, so I couldn't help myself after the recent post in regards to adding return walls to the 2D wall elevation. I added the wall returns, but I couldn't just stop there. I added some parametrics to it and other options as well. Each end of this product
Video Topic
Does anyone know of a video session prepared by RJ that specifically speaks to "Machining Tokens" and when it is best practice to use "Draw Part in 2D", "Part Properties/Machining Tokens" TAB or "E.D.D."
How do "Gaming" Graphics compare VS "Professional" Cards
looking at the system requirements it seems to be suggesting PC's with 'professional' graphics cards rather than "Gaming" cards. Is there any real distinction? Looking at getting a new workstation, A PC with an RTX-A1000 is the same price as a better
Parametric Hood, or Bell Shaped Hood
Hi everyone, We are looking to produce a parametric hood, or also known as a bell shaped hood. Before I spend hours on end engineering this, I was seeing if anyone has ever made one of these, and if they'd be willing to share their product with me? Thanks
New Pull Hardware 2d Orientation Issues
I added a pull to the library and the 3d model works and orients based on the product (Drawer/Cabinet door). My issue is coming when I get my elevations. The 2d orientation for the pull only works vertically and won't rotate horizontally for me. 1.02
Tall Blum Hinge Plates for Face Frames
Has anyone added the Tall Blum Hinge Plates for Inset doors and Face Frame use? Attached is a PDF showing the Mounting plates I am referencing. Our residential division wants to use these on any of their Inset Door Face Frame cabinets. They don't like
Engineer
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New Toolbox Release Available Today: Build 24.1.1105.641
We are happy to announce that Toolbox build 24.1.1105.641 is now available! This build includes resolutions for a fatal error that would sometimes occur during processing, as well as issues with the software feature warning clients when their database
Where did rafix go?
I have a new desktop just loaded with the latest toolbox and I can't find the rafix machine settings. Other desktops have same build but has a rafix setting in globals (has a carcass setting too and mine doesn't). Any suggestions would be helpful.
Does Microvellum have or create a master CAD file that has all the layers drawn?
Just like the title says does Microvellum have or create a master CAD file that has all the layers drawn? This would be so that we could have a master file using all the drawing layers so that we can't accidentally purge a drawing of all the to be used
Rendering Photorealistic Images
Hello, Does anyone know where I can learn how to render photorealistic images using Microvellum? Is there an online course or a video walkthrough where I can follow along? Thank you, James
Microvellum Product Placement - Current Room vs Current File Warning
Just throwing this idea out there - I'd love a feature where Microvellum would detect if you're placing a cabinet in a DWG that's not the current open room in Microvellum, and give a warning before placing it. For setups that use multiple rooms in one
Options for choosing 2 walls gone after saving back corner cabinet to library??
Maybe @Lenny Scianna knows this? I modified a corner cabinet and saved it back to my library, but I lost the right click feature that lets me choose 2 walls to place product. I would really like this as it draws the elevation on both walls.
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.
Solid Analyzer Wrong Part Size
Whenever I try to analyze this single part, Microvellum is telling me to choose 1.25" but the part is 1.7443" so it doesn't make the part. When I choose 1.7443 instead, I get a block.
Job Opening: Millwork Engineer (on site) in Rochester NY
Jeffrey Ellis Carl Cabinetmakers is looking for a well qualified Microvellum Engineer to join the engineering department with two other excellent engineers. This is a full time on site offering; remote work is not available. The vast majority of our work
Status Update: New Sawing & Nesting Optimizers
Hey, Microvellum Community! I have some good news to share with you! As many of you know, our development team has been working on a complete redesign of our saw and nesting optimizers. This isn't just an enhancement of our existing optimizers; it's the
Create Combo Box List From Table
I am trying to create a combo box list from a lookup table (see attachment). How can I write a formula to remove the duplicate values in column 2 to display? I want to return only the unique values. Should return "Maple|Paint Grade"
What Version of AutoCAD Am I Using?
Hello, I'm wondering what version of AutoCAD I'm using, and how can I check? I want to know if I can use AutoLISP with my version of Microvellum, which is Toolbox OEM 2024 Thank you!
Rabbet at Top Nailers to Allow Cabinets to Hang
Hey there! I'm sharing a feature request for Microvellum version 24.1025 as we're gearing up for a deadline. I'm highlighting the need for more incorporated features in the library to avoid getting stuck in outdated versions for years. I'm starting to