New Microvellum Release Available Today: Build 25.2.0206.641
We are happy to announce that Microvellum build 25.2.0206.641 is now available! This build includes resolutions for a pair of issues surrounding the Subassemblies workbook and item numbers within composite drawings. Please refer to the complete Release
New Microvellum Release Available Today: Build 25.2.0204.641
We are happy to announce that Microvellum build 25.2.0204.641 is now available! This build includes resolutions for issues with subassembly variables, various minor issues with the login UI, drill operation hole placement, and more. With the release of
UPDATE ... USER ERROR DUH! - Can you NOT add a Material Pointer at the Project Level anymore in Foundation???
Ok ... Can you NOT add a Material Pointer at the Project Level anymore in Foundation??? Not there... Can't manually type in it either ... What's up with this???? Not here either
Design & Engineering Skills Competition
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BricsCAD Sheet Set Manager
Does anyone know how to rename a subset? I find help online saying there should be a "rename subset" in my right click options, but it is not there (or I'm not looking hard enough). I need standard subsets to organize drawings (Plan, Elevation, Detail,
How do I delete scales I don't want in BSB?
The delete button is grayed out for all of them.
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.
Project Finishes On Reports
I'm trying to figure out the best way to include a section on the Work Order Summary that will list the finishes for the project. For example, what I'd like to see at the top of the work order would be a simple table. Designation Finish PL1 Wilsonart
2D/3D snap for new products in BSB
In the AutoCAD version of Microvellum, when placing a product in model space I have sometimes used an existing product as a snap point for the new product. Example would be a base cabinet on top of a ladder style base. The ladder style base would be placed
FEATURE REQUEST: Show Formula Button for "Height Above Floor"
Feature Request: Show Formula button for "Height Above Floor" Dear MV Team & Community, It would be awesome to get a "Show Formula" button when right clicking on the "Height Above Floor" Field As every time i want to use a formula in there i have to open
Face 6 Report?
I am looking for a "Nested" report to give the CNC operators, that shows, 1. the edge that gets edge banding 2. Face 6 operations. They are not machining the Face 6 operations, either unaware it needs it or unclear of part placement. The Nesting Optimization
PARENTNAME not working - RESOLVED 25.2.0204.641
UPDATE - This appears to be resolved in the latest update that just dropped 25.2.0204.641 Hi all, Is anyone else have issues with PARENTNAME with Nested Subassemblies. Steps to Reproduce: Place Tall Wall Oven Full Box into drawing (Hinges don't auto associate,
Flip individual parts for Face 6 Machining?
I see the options for Flip Face 6 Type: "NoFlip", "Mirror", "FlipXAxis", & "FlipYAxis" There's also the option for "Run Face 6 First" Is there any option to flip just parts needing Face 6 operations? Like generate the Face 5 nest, then generate individual
Using OEM Tool box should we switch to...
What are some of the benefits of switching from the OEM Version to the newer configurations ? as a new user I don't know what the differences are. My concern with staying with the OEM version, is that we will not benefit from any improvements to the software.
FEATURE REQUEST - Allow Ramping For Tongue and Groove Back Dados.
I just watched a lunch and learn about tool files. The guy said if we are using a tongue and groove method for our dados, which we are, there is no way to ramp them. There is a global variable that allows for ramping with dados, but it does not work for
BSB snap marker size
Why is the snap marker size a different number than the crosshair pickbox? I also changed it and it didn't change anything. Seems counter intuitive to me.
New Microvellum Release Available Today: Build 25.2.0114.641
We are happy to announce that Toolbox build 25.2.0114.641 is now available! This build includes resolutions for issues with the Processing Center, saw trim values, label output file paths, and more. Additionally, in accordance with Microvellum's new subscription
left/right drawer fronts still not labeled
so i saw that on build 25.0319 they added left/right part names to drawer parts on a side by side draw config. but we are on 25.1121 but are drawer fronts still aren't labeled left and right. is there a prompt i'm missing?
Feature Request: Repository for custom product sharing.
It would be amazing to get something like many of the 3D printing websites have where we can upload and share products, hardware, machine tokens, and all the other awesome things we all create. I know someone spent the time and did a bunch of the A&M
TechCon - Super Bowl Watch Party – 🏈
Is anyone planning to watch the Super Bowl before the kick off reception? Would love to go somewhere nearby the Anaheim Marriott to catch the game. 📍 Tentative Spot: Yard House – Anaheim GardenWalk (close to the Anaheim Marriott-10 Min walk) 🕒 Start
Brics cad issues
When I go to add a vertex to a polyline, it seems very random. Sometimes it will try to add it where I don't want it. Also, my screen is ghosting the lines. So i have zoom in and out to get it to refresh. the dynamic input seems to make it worse. Has
Face Frame Cabinets drawn recessed into wall.
I am having trouble using a Master Horizontal Designer Cabinet. When placed on a wall the Face frame moves back to the wall, the doors are out in front and the cab parts are not drawn. Where can I find the settings controlling this?
3D analyzed and extruded product - part naming
How do you guys handle custom products part naming? We use exploded part numbers in our typical cabinet reports for the shop but don't have a good way for the custom 3D stuff. Do you do it manually as a separate drawing? What does the conversation look
Mircovellum Support QLD, AUS
HI, does anyone have a contact for support in queensland, aus? i have filled out a contact form last week, left a message for a call back and tried their hotline that keeps ringing out?
One-Off to Repeatable: Custom Engineering with Confidence
Hey everyone! Just wanted to share this here. I'm excited to join Matt P. and Latisha D. as part of this discussion where we'll talk about why standards and processes are even more important when it comes to custom products and help you discover and develop
Toolbox Login Screen - Revamp
This might feel like a small change, and in some ways it is, but a few tweaks to our Toolbox login screen could deliver a lot of benefit... The biggest thing you’ll notice in this mock-up is the new sidebar. The idea is to give users a quick way to see
SW, SE, NW, NE commands no longer work
Hi, I can no longer use SW, SE, NW, NE in the command line to change my view. This occurred after install the new Toolbox 2023. Any ideas! Thanks, Braniff K.
FEATURE REQUEST: Scribe Filler Tweaks
Feature Request: Scribe Filler Tweaks Dear MV Team & Community, Heres my proposed idea tweaks that can be made to the Scribe Filler with Cleats Filler Part Name --> Show on part reports whether the filler is a LH or a RH filler e.g. you have a 2 Door
Make Top Cutout as a Global option
The title says it all. Please vote yes on this.
Splash Screen
Would it be possible to set it up when you type in your password, and then hit the ENTER key that it would allow you to continue? Right now you type in your password, then you have to use your mouse to select CONTINUE.
Feature Request: Face Rendering Finish
It doesn't happen very often, but it would be nice to have more granular control over the display. add a prompt to the Wizard: Face_Rendering_Finish within the Finished Faces subassembly (and related subs), change the Rendering_Finish prompt formula from:
Q1 2026 Microvellum Roadmap
Did you miss last week’s Q1 2026 roadmap preview? Here’s a quick summary of the items that made this quarter’s roadmap. These are the items we’re committing to, but not the only things we’ll be working on. Microvellum Spreadsheet Gear Upgrade An upgrade
UK support
Whats going on with the UK Support
Applied end toekick notch??
We use ladder style toekicks, however on this particular project we need our applied end panel to be notched for the toe. Currently there is no option to do this? I tried turning the cabinet toekick to notched but I still do not see the option in the
Feature Request - Work Order Notes
It would be super handy to add a "Notes" line when creating a work order so that when we go back and look later on at the same job with say _2 or _3 etc we know what they are for. For instance, say i process an order with 12345_1 and 12345_2, i have no
SMA Wire chase pocketing
New to SMA. My wire chase in studs are pocketing instead of just routing a perimeter cut. FIX??
We've Upgraded Your Microvellum Experience
We’re making it easier for you to get more out of Microvellum! As Microvellum continues to evolve, we’re taking a deliberate step to simplify how the platform is delivered while providing more value to our users. The result is a more streamlined approach
FEATURE REQUEST: Global Variable --> Vertical_Front_Rail_Width
Feature Request: Add Missing Global Variable --> Vertical_Front_Rail_Width Dear MV Team & Community, It would be awesome to get a Global variable for Vertical_Front_Rail_Width. As every time i drop in a cabinet with a vertical rail i have to change the
space between parts
Does anyone have any insight to why i would get varying spaces between parts on a fresh nest? Processing station is set to 15mm, im geting 16mm on the X and 19mm on the Y. very random and i have no idea how else this can be controlled
Moving parts on composite
I spend a considerable amount of time improving nests. Moving/rotating parts, Ive updated our build, now the "rotate part" comand prompts me to choose a base point and angle, i can see why this might be usefull but i wish i could turn this off or revert
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