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• Can the default color selections in “Smart Layer Manager” be setup by default to start by using the built in AutoCAD “Index Colors” instead of the “True Color” RGB colors?

  When using the default AutoCAD “Index Colors” when you go to print in MonoChrome the layers and output are easily translated in the Black/white.  But from our use when using the “True Color” RGB colors the colors don’t change or translate unless you create

• How can I add a single inner drawer with another subassembly (shelf and divisions) below it?

  Hello I am trying to add 1 single 5" inner drawer with a shelf and 4 vertical divisions below it into a 1 door base cabinet.  Client wants it to look like a regular single door cabinet from the outside, and then have baking tray storage and a utensil

• 3D Item Block

  I seem to be having a problem with my 3D Item block and not sure how to fix it. When I try to turn off that layer, only the number turns off, the border stays on. 

• Copy Product - Option to Deselect an Item/Product

  If you accidentally catch the wrong product there is not an option to deselect this item.  You have to copy and then erase.

• Window Option with Rotate Command

  Option to select a group of cabinets to rotate ilo one at a time.  Just like option with Move/Copy, etc.

• Deleting Hardware

  Hi there, I'm new to microvellum and am trying to delete a lift-up door mechanism from my cabinet (I want the door to be fixed and don't want the hardware included in the order). It seems like it should be easy but I can't figure out how to do it.  Thanks

• Sections deleted when editing formulas in Part Properties

  We just updated to 2022 and now whenever I edit part properties, all of sections for the cabinet edited get deleted. I have the sections set to Automatically Redraw Sections under the AutoCAD options.

• Adding vaulted ceiling to walls [issues]

  I am adding vaulted ceilings to walls. I am selecting the proper measurements and the direction of the vault is the wrong way. The opposite wall is correct and using the exact same dimenions. This is probably due to drawing the walls left to right. When

• Extruded Part to Extruded Part machining

  When using Solid Modeling Tools usually Vertical Parts (Studs) create machining on Extruded Parts (Plates). My question is how do you create machining between Extruded Parts  (Ribs to Skins)? Thanks

• Struggling to make UDPP work with attributes in title blocks, please advise!

  The issue I am having is the User Defined Project Properties data not "talking" with attributes I make inside a block. It keeps showing up blank and I cannot figure it out for the life of me. I am doing a test now to understand but eventually would like

• View base

  Hi all, New here but been using MV for 5 years. Have a problem with view base in Paperspace and a problem with views in Modelspace. Build is 22.1.720.641. Updated recently and its only happening since then. View base will not section anymore, all i get

• DIRECT HIRE/REMOTE EMPLOYMENT MICROVELLUM MILLWORK DRAFTING POSITION

  Lotus Technical is hiring 1 more Commercial Millwork Drafter/Engineer!! This is a direct hire and fully remote position! Our client is based out of St. Cloud, MN. -Must be proficient in AutoCAD and Microvellum. -Commercial millwork experience preferred.

• How can I make screw holes on face 5/6 a

  Hi. I'm new to Microvellum. I've been trying to add a screw hole in a 25mm bottom panel that is perpendicular to a groove where the outer wall panel sits and have been using the right machining tool, but the holes are not showing up on the drawing. And

• FLATSHOT on complex products

  Does anyone successfully use the FLATSHOT tokens on complex products like die walls? The whole idea seems really cool, to be able to use these live images on reports and tags, but when I try it out every now and then, it never seems to get me what I want

• D for DIM was totally working for months!

  When I type my custom pgp alias 'D' for the AutoCAD 'DIM' command, I now get the attached message.  There's nothing missing!!  All layers, dimension styles and text styles are available.  This occurs in multiple drawings.  New drawings from our template

• Default Layers

  Hi, We are struggling to find the setup to have our layers saved as a defualt. Every time we open a new room and project we have to set the new layers up

• FOUNDATION LIB.: Where did the toggle for door/drawer face 'hinge lines' get moved to?

  Good morning all, In the component libraries there was a global for toggling the 2D swing direction lines of doors and also the diagonal  line across a drawer face. Has this been moved, renamed, or removed? 

• Where is this coming from?

  I am editing / customizing the cross section for a base 1 drawer microwave cabinet and cannot for the life of me find out where the microwave outline is coming from in the section view.    I looked in the subassembly file and did not see it.  Can someone

• Tall cabinet doors not showing in plan view

  I noticed that the tall cabinet doors are not showing for me in plan view.  When looking at the spreadsheets, I see this formula in the finished faces subassembly prompts (foundation library 22.1.307.641). =IF(AND(Bay_Position>59,Bay_Position<67),"DRAWRECTANGLE",0)

• Microvellum Drafter

  We are looking for someone with extensive experience and strong commitment to come join our millwork team. Some of the job duties include overseeing all aspects of the millwork production, create shop drawings and production cutlists as needed.Job description:

• 2D wire pulls not showing up

  The wire pulls native to the library ( Foundation 22_0317) aren't drawing on 2D drawings. The "rods" and knobs draw just fine. I've looked at the tokens, DRAWBLOCK is there, all parameters look correct, and I've been through the dwg's in factory data.

• Include all scales in my annotative dimensions

  Here is my problem. We use annotative dimensioning. When I do the dims in model space it only includes the one scale that is current. As a result it does not show up if the viewport is at a different scale. I know how to fix it and add the extra scales

• Open Discussion: Shop Drawing Best Practices

  I'm curious to know what processes you're using when it comes to creating shop drawings. Are you strictly using Microvellum to draw plans, elevations, and sections? Is it a mix of Microvellum and AutoCAD drafting? What about AutoCAD functions and commands

• 2D section tokens/drawing layers

  Is there a way to assign different parts to different layers when making a 2d section? I would assume it would be a similar approach to the the 2d product tokens but I don't see anything for the sections specifically.

• Layer Names

  I am trying to set up some plan view annotation through drawing token prompts. I can successfully do this however the layer name that I put in the prompts always has "2D_" appended to the front of it when it is created in the actual drawing. I am exporting

• Width factor of Drawing Token Text

  Can you adjust the width factor of text that comes in with 2D Drawing Tokens? The text that comes in with DRAW2DADJ (for example) is the correct text style, height, and layer, but the width factor of that text style is not applied.  Can I change that?

• 2d Elev Finish Labels

  I can't seem to change my finish label on my generated 2D elevations. They are showing as "Imperial" which is the Spec group I'm in, which is not even what was supposed to be there to begin with, I don't think (should've been L1 till I changed it to PL1).

• Turning off Door Hinging in the spread sheets?

  Using the 48_0 and the 50_3 libraries. We have a "Door" subassembly that we had help during one of our on-site trainings where we set it up and saved it to be used as a "trash pullout drawer".  I have been asked to remove the Hinge Lines from the elevation

• P Line token

  Hi, I'm getting the following problem consistently and not too sure what to do to fix it. Any help would be greatly appreciated. 

• Dimension offset from the wall length

  Hello guys, I'm trying to modify this offset from the wall dimension (I want to decrease this gap), but I'm not finding the filed to do this, I'm sending the picture below: I already tried the "Walls Setup",  "Product Drawing Setup" and also the "Shop

• Waterfall end countertops

  Curious how you guys are handling waterfall end countertops made from solid surface materials.  The stock out of the box solution from Microvellum leaves a lot to be desired as it does not address any type of mitered nosings etc.  For example, if I am

• Profiled Doors

  Does anyone know how to add in a different profiled door. We don't produce the vinyl doors but would just be great to be able to show renders with the correct profile on the door. I am looking at getting the Calcutta Design from Polytec added in

• Video Training Request - Sheet Set Manager

  We would like to see a specific training video and a walk through from Microvellum on creating and using Sheet Set Manager through the OEM version of AutoCAD.   Currently we have our room and drawing template setup to draw 15-20 rooms or more per CAD

• SMA - Colored Models

  When I analyze solid models all is good, but all of the lines turn the same color. Is there a way to preserve colors? It gets a bit confusing looking at a blob of lines that are all brown.

• Font used for tags and dims when inserting a product

  I am trying to create a new template for our company and I want to cut down on the styles of text in the template, but still retain control over the look of the tags when a product is inserted. How does MV determine which style of text is used for dimensions

• Model Space Labels

  Hi.  Can someone please help with getting the text to display to the correct scale.  See attached image.  I'm using the default template shipped with MV  22.0317. Toolbox 2019. I've changed 'annodisplay' to 0 and 1 and neight make a difference!!

• using metric

  Is there a rule of thumb for using metric? 36" equals 914.4mm Is it proper to input 914mm and do not use a decimal, I am thinking you round-up and round-down .5 and below: DOWN .6 and above: UP

• Show 3mm PVC edge in countertop cross section

  Is there a way to show edge banding on the edge of a countertop in a cross-section view?  Specifically, what I want to do is show 3mm pvc edge on a 1 1/4 countertop.  The edge will have a 1/8" (3mm) radius top and bottom.  Currently my sections show a

• Raised Panel Door 2D Elevations

  In trying to adjust how the raised panel door looks in 2D elevations I find reference to a setting called "RPDrawOffset" but cannot find where to adjust this setting.  I want a wider look to the raised panel "swoop" cut" margin.   It is now only 1/2"

• 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

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