Compact/Shallow cup hinges and where to find them
I have worked around this in the past in a pinch, but are there shallow cup hinges in Microvellum, I have been getting around the issue, but want to know if there is a proper solution
item # scaling
I'm setting up standard scaling moving from annotative. I have everything working correctly except the item number which comes out very large. Anyone no where the variable is that controls this? I'm in the latest version of the foundation library Th
Exporting Library Specifications and Configuration
Hello, I just hired a remote employee and would like for their Microvellum to be set up identical to mine. I've made lots of changes to my global specifications and have changed things in the excel workbook files so that the shop drawing process is quicker.
While Loops
Hey all, Have any of us figured out a way to almost do a while loop? I often find myself writing products/sub-assemblies and almost always feel like I want a while loop/for loop. I know there are many functions that do very specific things, and I use
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
BricsCAD MEASUREGEOM Alternative
In Autocad, all i had to do was press a button for MEASUREGEOM RADIUS and i could click any 2D / 3D radius i wanted and have it display in the command line. A tool we used hundreds of times a week. From what I can find, there seems to be no such option
BSB Plotters problems?
I've got a few questions for other Toolbox OEM users who are now testing and configuring Toolbox BSB. As the main user/administrator in my company, I installed, configured and did testing of BSB including creating a new template, new PC3 files since AC
BricsCAD Sheet Set Manager
Does anyone know of any in depth resources for BracsCAD's SSM functionality? I've exhausted my google-fu, and can't locate what I need in the docs. Our main issue is in basic functionality. Our normal work flow is laying out all of our views and creating/naming
TCount - Renumber Text
Ability to sequence text/mtext numbering. I believe something like the TCOUNT command. This would be useful for outsourced drawings. I don't believe this currently exists?
2d Section Planes
We use a lot of 2d section planes for our shop drawings. In BricsCAD when I create a 2d cross section I am getting two(2) different hatches. In my section settings I have chosen solid as my predefined hatch. However as you can see in the attached screen
Hardware Token Issue - Button Fixings
Hey guys, Having an issue with the button fixings, For a fixed panel on a cabinet it works as intended When I add it to another panel on a product, it comes in on the front instead of the back. No issue, I just -10.5 or whatever I need to do, then for
Where is the Microvellum Toolbox Menu in Toolbox BSB?
Where is the Microvellum Toolbox Menu in Toolbox BSB? If I am using the wrong terminology, the menu I am referring to has the Project, Modify, Draw options, etc.
Calculator for multiple references?
Hey guys, The product I'm building has panels to go either vertical, horizontal or both. When in product prompts, righting clicking to bring up the calculator for some reason only the vertical variables show. I've noticed on say a pigeon hole unit, the
BricsCAD Highlight setting
Is anyone else having issues with the Highlight setting in BSB reverting to 'on' every time a new drawing is opened? I've lost count of how many times i've set this to off
Adding New Leg Leveler Base
I am having trouble adding a new leg level base. It's the Richelieu 230E1590. I copied one of the existing leg system's 3D_File and just replaced the block with the new Richelieu DWG by copying and pasting into the new file. I moved and rotated the part
Viewbase Function. Opening OEM drawings in BSB
Hello, Does anyone here use the Viewbase function for their drawings? My team relies heavily on it because it automatically updates drawings when we redraw or edit a product, generating plan, front, side, and isometric views that suit our design needs.
Issue with drawings.
OK. I have been using an OLD.. MV library and we have updated to the new MV Foundation Library a few months ago. Actually we have 2 libraries. Up until now i have been working on a long project we started before the update so i am using the old version.
Vertical and Horizontal Panels
Is there any way to have both vertical and horizontal profile panels on one door/panel? See attached photos
BricsCad import STEP (stp.) File
It seems to import an stp file we need BricsCad Communicator V25.2.05-1 plugin I downloaded the plugin from BricsCad however it won't install as the install files are under MV in system / path.
Shadow Line Finger Pull machining location? Machine tokens not showing up in Part Properties Help
Hi, I am trying to work out how the shadow line finger pull machining gets added to the left and right gables, I know when you go into the shadow line subassembly you can turn off the left or right machining but I cant find anywhere where the machining
Hide and Seek
I'm Having a problem with my automated dimensions attached to my section drawings, they don't appear right away but only appear after I leave e the program and reopen but as soon as I re-enter a unit to make changes they hide again
Invisible Fastener Profiles no longer showing in the drawing
Hi there, Since switching to BricsCAD, i have noticed that the routes for the invisible fasteners (IF Peanuts in this case) have stopped showing on the cabinets. Without drawing the parts in 2D, or processing to the nest to view the sheets, means we are
Sketchup to Microvellum
Hi, Is it possible to bring objects from SketchUp into Microvellum? I tried importing a DWG file from Sketchup, but Microvellum seems to recognize it as just a drawing or image, not as an actual object. Is there a way to bring a cabinet or 3D model created
Draw Product Prompts doesn't match result
When machining DTC Smooth draws the product prompts 13mm and the CNC drills 13mm for 5mm diameter holes but when using a Blum Merivobox draw the prompts are still 13mm but it machines 5mm fittings at 16mm deep, I've looked in Design Data and Global File
Error using drawblock token on section
i get this error. library version 24.0520. OEM 2025 build 25.1.616.641 Any help would be appreciated
WHAT No Gizmo in BricsCAD
Not to happy about the commands not being available for either rotation or move of solids.
Edit Part - Select Polyline
Applying geometry to a part profile using Edit part, Select Polyline was a huge time saver in Toolbox OEM but BSB doesn't allow this to be done. Instead you need to draw the part in 2D, paste the geometry into the part, select tooling, set depth and tool
Part Properties
Since this mornings outage, is anyone else having issues with Part Properties. When opening parts in Part Properties, I adjust what i need to adjust, then hit Save & Redraw & nothing actually happens, so i save & close, then I open the product prompts
BricsCAD Right Click Menu, Dynamic Input
Hi Community, Is anyone with experiencing issues with the Right Click so far. I have installed today the BSB, and I researched a few options and settings, it looks like there is no way that we can get the same Right Click Menu and time sensitives as AutoCAD?
Ortho on - mouse movement sideways at line using linear dimension.
Re: Bricscad - Does anyone know how to change / get rid of this when ortho is on? When you get to the 02nd line it allows movememnt from side to side...
BSB or OEM select similar line thicknesses
is there a way to select similar line thicknesses when i import a pdf floor plan? They are on the same layer so when i do select similar it selects everything. And no we don't have autocad architecturals unfortunately
Microvellum Crashes When Creating Height Section
I'm encountering an issue where Microvellum consistently crashes whenever I try to create a height section in a project. Build: 25.1.129.641 I've already tried restarting, updating, and reinstalling, but no luck so far. Is anyone else facing this issue
Single Panel Face Frame Door Openings Not Showing/Cut
I've used Microvellum for the last four years at a commercial, frameless cabinet shop, but just opened a new residential shop and it is primarily focused on face frame cabinets. Just completed my data configuration yesterday and set the globals at a standard
make biscuit joint connection
we decided to built cabinets with biscuit joint, anybody can help how to program it?
Toolbox BSB (BricsCAD) will be available starting Monday, July 21, 2025.
Where is it ? Can't wait to start all over again.
Countertop W Substrate Cross Section Issues
Im having this issue with the stock Countertop W Substrate. When I have a waterfall end, the cross section always draws the build up and return of the product. Id really like to find out where this is being called. Ive checked the design data and part
remote VPN dual screens?
The company I am working with uses SonicWall Global as VPN client and I am trying to figure out a way to use the extruded product builder with only 1 screen. I'm not sure if there is a way to set up the VPN to utilize dual screens or not.. does anyone
Stock Reports Based On Material type
The ability to have stock reports with the type of material and whether its is single beaded or double beaded etc
Access Panel (Two-Line Cut Issue)
The software is not creating a second pass to remove outside edge of material on access panels. The interesting thing is it only does it on the access panel. The back it goes into does create the double line to remove the material. Any thoughts? Please
Help Me With SMT
I recently started looking into the solid model extruder and solid model analyzer . In the example below I'd like to combine the two red faces to be one piece. Currently they are two different wall sections and I cant figure out if there's a tool to do
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