AI
So I was watching a Netflix series recently because I have nothing better to do, and it was in a foreign language. The funny this is that he was doing a homework assignment and talking into his microphone on Microsoft Word and it would automatically type
Can I edit the estimate template?
Hello, I was wondering if I can edit the estimate report template so its preloaded with the pictures that I would like to use for all my estimates? Right now the only way I see to edit the estimate is for individual jobs but I would like to have a general
Cannot Locate Drawing Token for a top Dimension
Hello, I want to adjust dimension for my top but I Cannot Locate Drawing Token for it. It is not in Design Data or Part Properties Prompts? This is not drawing token that I added. This is one that come with Microvellum product. Am I looking for it in
Edit Design Data - Force Grain Direction
Hi I want to dynamically change the grain setting of a part between "None" "Force Width" and "Force Length" but can't add a formula to this setting in "Part Properties" and can't even find the field in "Edit Design Data". Any thoughts?
1.000.000 objects in a drawing
Hi guys, my new collegue made a drawing, which somehow has 1.000.000 objects when I audit. It's horrendously slow, but I can't see how or why there are 1.000.000 objects. I tried purging, but to no avail. Any clues or tips?
pigeonhole inserts
why is there no way to do a pigeonhole insert with several different size openings? the program only does equal or symmetrical openings.
Discussion about a production method with Microvellum 2.0
Hi All, About a year ago, I posted a thread titled "Discussion and Questions about an Innovative Production Method with Microvellum" where I shared my idea of developing Container Products approach. Over the past year, I’ve been using this method in production,
Engineering Services
Hello, if anybody is in need of AutoCAD drawings or Microvellum help I can offer my services at a low price. Ideally looking for a long term relationship even if that means on and off work for the time being, large or small projects. Comment below.
How do I remove this from showing in the proccessing interface?
I dont need this material or parts showing and would like to remove them from the processing center so I dont have to hunt for it. Any idea where to start? I would like to remove or hide the Door Core in the first photo and also the HPDL in the second
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
Error Message
Does any one know what this error means (see below)? I get this error randomly when on work orders toward the end of process. When I do get this error we have issues with the nested sheets at the CNC and will not load.
3D Drawer Hardware Issue
Hello everyone! I am having an issue with a client's library that I have not been able to figure out. When a cabinet with drawers is drawn, the 3D block that is inserted to represent the hardware appears to be "double" scaled to imperial units. So, a
Product Specification Group
Is there a way to pull the product specification group into the L! table? I am looking to use this information to display on the drawings but am unsure how to reference it.
CCL GURU's
Any help on adding Institutional Hinges to the Foundation would be appreciated. I would imagine those seasoned in CCL have accomplished adding the hinge to both 2D Elevation and Sections. The only way I have been able to accomplish this is to incorporate
Cloud SQL Server
Can anyone advise on route to go for creating a cloud based SQL? We have floating licenses in our design studio and working of a stationary SQL Server, but I would like to have a cloud based SQL so that we can access our MV projects from the factory as
Scribe filler with cleats and toe kick improvements
@Lenny Scianna Please update the "scribe filler with cleats" subassemblies & Toe kick parts with the following improvements. Scribe filler with cleats Add Global "Filler to floor" Link existing subassembly "Filler to floor" to new global Add
Where to add 2d section/elevation drawings on a newly added Pull.
We just started to switch over to Microvellum and I just learned how to add a pull to a project/library. The video i was watching apparently was for older versions and anything newer I cant seem to figure out where to add the elevation/section 2d drawings
Rotating nested parts, missing functions
I was looking into rotating nested parts, and found a video on this site. But I noticed that the guy from microvellum doing the video had this button that I don't have. Don't know if I have a different version of MV or could add this button somewhere
FEATURE REQUEST - BLUM Servo-Drive Catalogue
Would be great to have the full Blum Servo-Drive catalogue in the library for drawers as well as the Uno for Bins/Dishwasher/Fridges
Angled Cabinets
Pretty disappointed Microvellum doesn't haven't an easy way to handle outside mitered cabinets in this situation. Maybe some of you Microvellum Gods can come up with a product where the side angle can easily be adjusted for us simpletons ;)
Cabinet Numbering
How do I remove the cabinet numbers from my 2d plan and 2d elevation views?
labels report from report groups?
i tried to include a labels report in my reports group but it comes out blank. works fine manually. any thoughts?
1025 E.D.D. Issue
Is anyone experiencing an issue with accessing 2D instructions through E.D.D.
Dear Santa
Dear Santa Please bring me an Optimizer that can nest complex shapes with minimum scrap or user intervention. I've been good all year and re nested thousands of parts with little complaint but don't you think that maybe you could goose the elves along
Banding Codes On Part Labels
I am looking for some help on part labels. We occasionally have parts which require different banding on parallel edges and am trying to find out if EBW1, EBW2, EBL1, & EBL2 are always located in the same position on the label. This hasn't been brought
Multi-pass Tools Doing Onion Skin First
Hi All, We've run into an issue a couple times now where our multi-pass tools are leaving an onion skin on the first pass on a face 5 panel, then the second pass plunges the remaining of the material thickness. It does not do this on every job so we're
Part Block & Virtual Machine Base - Wood Hacks S1:E10
Hi Friends, In this episode of Wood Hacks, you'll learn all about the part block and virtual machine base that is used to help determine part location, orientation, and machining origins. Learn to identify exactly how the machining instructions for parts
Part Labels
Does anyone know what the circle in the corner of the Part represents??
Moving Drawing Properties from older Drawings to newer Drawings?
What is the process of creating a new room in the project that will bring in Drawing Properties from a older drawing?
Shelf Height
I went to add a fixed shelf to an open tall cabinet but i want the shelf to be higher. I put a value in the "Height" of the subassembly but apparently it's looking at a "shelf height calculator" with a Shelf_1_Z value. WHY?
Microvellum Q&A Sessions
This post catalogs Microvellum's Q&A Drop-In Sessions from the year of 2023 to the present day. In Q&A sessions, Microvellum's team of experts help answer questions from clients regarding Toolbox, product engineering, software updates, troubleshooting,
Main TAB Defined Name Order
I have changed the order in both Advanced Library and Advanced Project Setup for how I would like defined Names to be listed They Are listed properly in User Preferences They still do not list accordingly in the Main TAB of Product Prompts Where do I
Blind Corner Cabinet Spacer
In case where the blind corner cabinet may be a different depth that the Rest or adjacent cabinets. The location of the Spacer/Filler is driven from the depth of the cabinet. So, if you change the depth of the corner cabinet it will move the spacer location
MV FACTORY ALMOST FULL
Good morning, I keep getting an alert about MV factory being more than 90% filled. I went to Database Management and I am unsure about exporting files to selected target. Will the files be archived and reachable or will they be gone foreveeeerrrr??
End of Life Announcement for the Component Cabinet Library
Hello, Microvellum Community! We have some news to share with you regarding the Component Cabinet Library... .......... Effective October 1, 2024 We are officially announcing the End of Life (EOL) for the Component Cabinet Library as of October 1, 2024.
Ability to View Drawing While in Edit Additional Prompts
I think it would be a superb idea to have the ability to pan/view a drawing while also having the Edit Additional Prompts window open. I like using EAP/Edit Multiple Product Prompts to at-a-glance review whole rooms, but it would have so much more functionality
MV Profile Door - Cut Parts - Aluminum (wood) Handle - DRAW2DBOX HWR
Why is there still a DRAW2DBOX HWR in the Cut Parts tab 2D Elv Token column? This draws a 2D Box which does not match the aluminum (wood) handle height. There should be a draw token in the Prompts tab 2D Elv View Instruction instead. Will Dev please
Can I restore/add cabinets to my library from a library designer file
So I have a library designer file with categories and products that were lost in a server crash. Is there a way to add them to the library from library designer? I can only commit new changes and trying to import through database management doesn't work.
Anybody willing to share their most detailed drawings they were able to do with Microvellum?
I'm talking minimal AutoCAD used, what kind of detail is possible with Microvellum? I believe I know what I can achieve but curious if anybody is willing to share photos?
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
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