Bricscad Transition
We are beginning the process of transitioning to BSB. We are currently on Toolbox OEM 24.1.104.641 Wondering if its ok/good idea to work on projects interchangeably between the current toolbox BSB and our current Toolbox oem Can we just install it side
opening multiple instances of BSB
Is it okay to do this or does it use another seat? Switching between libraries and need to have both open.
New Microvellum Foundation Library Release Available Today: Build 26.0220
We are happy to announce that a new update for the Foundation Library, build 26.0220 is now available! New releases of Microvellum's Foundation Library include resolutions for numerous issues, numerous enhancements to existing products and variables,
Dimensions on Report Images
I am trying to revamp our product detail reports and I am having trouble finding where to control the dimension text appearance. I can change the dimension style and text style, but I can't figure out how to make the text darker so it's visible. Does
Polling to session server failed
While using MV occasionally I get a pop up indicating I've been offline for a while! then I get one indicating 'polling to network session server failed - no error' both screenshots attached MV say its our server our IT people say its not! Working remotely
Feature Request: Relative coordinates in vector formula
Would be handy to be able to use relative coordinates in a PLINE VECTOR formula. In the example below, the # symbol denotes the previous coordinate in the corresponding plane (X). =VECTORS(PNT(Panel_Length/2,10,Thickness_Door),PNT(#+100,10,Thickness_Door))
Introducing the Processing Center App: The Shop-Floor Replacement for Production (MicroManager)
We want to share an important update regarding the Production application (also known as MicroManager). After careful consideration, Production is transitioning to maintenance-only status. Effective immediately: No new Production licenses will be sold.
Feature Request: Integrate Underpanel as Subassembly within Upper Cabinet Product
Hi everyone, There is currently an underpanel product available in the library, and we use it on nearly every job. However, it must be manually inserted and positioned each time. Given how commonly underpanels are used in upper cabinetry, it would be
New Microvellum Release Available Today: Build 25.2.0223.641
We are happy to announce that Toolbox build 25.2.0223.641 is now available! This build includes the addition of a new 2D Elevation Drawing feature in the CAD drawing options, as well as an update to the existing Processing Center, released in conjunction
Toggle Button for leaving Paste Name window open
I really enjoy doing my prompts/programming through the Part Properties window. Just easier for me to see what each entry prompt versus looking at cells. One thing that gets tedious is constantly having to open the Paste Name window after a single selection.
Explain GETEQ1, GETEQ2, GETEQH and GETEQV better ..
Can some please explain the GETEQ1, GETEQ2, GETEQH and GETEQV better than this FAQ page?? https://community.microvellum.com/portal/en/kb/articles/eq-functions Starting with a blank Misc Starter Part. I want an item of QTY X [Variable Name: SLATS] equally
this "replace product prompts"....is that like "replace product"??
or does it just replace the product prompts?
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
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
Base or Tall Cabinet - With Toe Kick and Adding SCRIBE at Floor
Ok ... Why is this so hard to do in FOUNDATION LIBRARY? (Maybe it happened in COMPONENT LIBRARY too??) Base or Tall Cabinet ... Cabinets for a big project are going in BEFORE flooring ... so customer whats all the BASE and TALL cabinet to have 7/16" extra
Editing Descriptions in Parts File
How do you edit the descriptions that print in the Parts Drawing after running a work order. We are wanting to add the Edge Band information to the list that prints with the Parts Drawing, similar to how are DXFs print, but are unsure where to go to change
How to add a Multi-Pass to our VCUT Bit
Looks like our CNC operator is telling me we need to have this be setup as a 2 pass operation whenever want to use this bit. I dont know how to either set up the route token to pass twice/setup 2 routes tokens that drop down as needed. Or just easier
Active MV User
Is there a way to reference the logged in user on a report? where is this data? ex. including engineered by: [currently logged in user] on nest report EmpoloyeeLogin table would seem to be the logical place but no luck
Add More Star Hanger Hardware
We like to use the Star Hanger 320's for many things as well as others that aren't included in the libraries currently. We would like to see more Star Hanger products added.
Design & Engineering Skills Competition
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New Microvellum Release Available Today: Build 25.2.0213.641
We are happy to announce that Microvellum build 25.2.0213.641 is now available! This build includes resolutions for issues with sequential file name generation, composite drawing updates, and errors experienced during processing and optimization. Please
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
Copy and Paste in Edit Design Data - Please Fix this issue.
How many times have you pasted a formula into Edit Design Data and select Save, Close and Redraw? Guess what, it doesn't save it and now you have to do it all over. For some reason EDD doesn't recognize this change, so you have to "trick" MV into thinking
Wiki
More of a general question: This detailing job has more info than I can keep in my head, Especially info used like once a year, Ended up making a folder for every supplier/company to contain their specific info, (150 suppliers), Then have a word document
Solid wood doors
It has been a while since I've had to change the doors to solid wood slab doors. Since there are so many ways to do it in MV, what is the best method? Change the door material pointer to solid wood material or change the door style to something? Looking
MicrovellumWorkOrder & MicrovellumGeometry
Installing a foundation library on SQL Server to run beside our component library until we can transition. Assuming i can just create the “MicrovellumWorkOrder” & “MicrovellumGeometry.” databases but name them differently for the new version. Leave the
Overlay top and Rails both selected
I wanted to have top rails that are overlay but was told that isn't possible. However both are now selected and i don't know how to unselect them. I went to the spec group but can't select it there. Any thoughts
Two different size screws used in construction is it possible?
We currently are using screws and dowels for construction. Conformat screws (7mm) used for construction of top/bottoms and ends. We want to use a smaller screw (3/16") to attach the back to the sides. Is there a way to specify two different sizes for
Base_Door VS Base_MDF_Door
Can someone explain the difference between these two? Base_ door and Base_MDF_Door. Is the Base_MDF_Door, one that gets routed out to look like a 5 piece door?
Composite file shows all parts under one product
Work Order shows correct product numbers. Reports show the product number. The composite file shows all parts are under Product 1.00.
Need Hardware
Accuride 3634/3634EC Accuride 7950/7957 Rakks surface mount brackets Does anybody have these they would be willing to export to me?
Foundation Library Drawer Boxes - Material Selection
In the Foundation Library I am curious how others have it setup in their formula driven materials to be able to select between drawer box materials. As 95% of out projects utilize melamine drawer boxes, but occasionally we get a project that wants hardwood
Feature Request - Exe trigger upon processing
Another pretty niche one but one that I think come in handy for the advanced users. There is another software we use that gives us an option to run an executable file upon the generation of a program. This has the potential to come in very handy for after
Hardware List
If I wanted to print a hardware report of all of our hardware in the current library, is there a way to do that? Specifically talking about all of our hinges so we can just look at the report to see if the hardware numbers are correct?
Q: How are feature requests prioritised?
Just a question around how feature requests are actually prioritised now. Is it mostly based on likes and engagement, or is production impact weighed separately? I ask because writing a proper forum post takes a fair bit more time than submitting a ticket
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.
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?
V-grooves on MDF slab door
Any idea on how to add vertical v-grooves to MDF slab doors?
Better resource for editing visibility in a block in BricsCAD
Does anybody have better documentation on how do actually do this? AutoCAD was so much more intuitive.
BricsCAD Subscription
Hi Fellow MV users, Since BSB now includes all features. We are thinking to convert to BricsCAD and want to gauge what everyone is paying for Subscription with 1 license.
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