MV Workbook Designer Cheat Sheet
Does anyone have a cheat sheet for the columns in the workbook designer? I can't seem to find anything in the knowledge base explaining each column other than for the G workbook. Any help would be appreciatedProblem importing a work order
I am having a hard time importing a work order that was accidentally exported / archived before being cut. I moved the exported folder to a local folder on my computer, select the "MicrovellumExport.sdf" file to import, but get several errors and am unsuccessful.Un-associating drawer head height with drawer box sub assembly
Hi all, I am trying to un-associate the height of drawer heads with the drawer box sub assembly's. For our standard Frameless 3 drawer bases, we have a set 5.75" top, 12.1875" mid and bottom drawer heads, and the drawer boxes are 4" @ top, and 10" midInvisible Fasteners
So... Researching Invisible Fasteners, What is the one drawn in the wardrobe expansion, construction methods list? Looking at different ways for tricky jobs. Thanks in advanceChange distance from drawer box to cabinet
I need to change de distance from drawer to cabinet, right it is 1/8 on each side and I need it be 5/16 on each side. I can provide more information need. Thanks in advance!Face 5 face 6 magic needed
I have a cabinet with nearly all the machining on face 6 (cam and click lock system)(outside of the cabinet) and a hinge plate on face 5 that is drilled thru. hinge drilling is the only machining inside on face 5. I have looked thru the community andFolder Color in Part Properties?
Just a quick question - does anyone know what the green, yellow, or red color of the subassembly folder icons indicate in the Parts Properties interface? Seems like it might indicate whether that subassembly has been modified from the library subassemblyPROBLEM: New Custom Product Data Cleared After Renaming in Product Viewer
I just spent the better part of the morning creating a custom product from an empty spreadsheet. I had saved and redrawn the product numerous times throughout the process. Once it was complete, I went to the Product Viewer to rename the product and afterFace 6 Machining on Countertops
Hi, Wondering how do you guys deal with face 6 machining on face 6, specifically for countertop products. How can I avoid flipping the board on the machine? We have a countertop subtop material which now requires some machining on the bottom ( Face 6).Saving Modified Subassemblies to Library vs to Product
I've been working on modifying the Foundation Library to fit my company's needs, and in doing so, I'm often modifying products and it's subassemblies for one-off products. For these one-off products with modified subassemblies, I've just been saving theImporting Projects from an Old Version of Microvellum to New Version
I was told by MV Support, without really any explanation as to how, that it was possible to import projects from an old deauthorized version of MV to a newer version. I had 2019 and moved to 2023. My question is, if I need to export a project but don'tRout Editing Tools
It would be nice if the rout Editing Tools were more readily accessible as in place them with the routing tools. When developing a product from the ground up I find myself using the rout editing tools frequently and I have often thought that having themADA Toe Kick Hardware
Is there an option to add ADA Toekick Hardware to the ADA sink base cabinets? If not, can we add some like the ones from ADAToeKick.com.? They are very easy to install and have a clean look. Figured I would throw this out there before trying to add itDesigning Labels
Does anybody has some good documentation or tutorials on designing labels? How to change from a sheet to a roll feed, bringing in specific parameters to show on labels etc... Thanks in advance!How To Add Internal Division into Drawer
Hi, I would like to insert internal divisions into each drawer. Is there a quick way to do this instead of doing it manually? There is no option to click on. Thanks2D Elevations on a l-shaped walls
I'm pretty sure this is impossible but I figured I'd ask before giving up on it. In situations where a product touches two walls (ie. l-shaped plan) is there a way to get an elevation to show up on both wall when I draw 2D wall elevation? Here is theFloating Thick Backs
Looking for the best approach to undersize or float thick back panels with a lock dado. Ideally would like a Global level parameter to control this. Attached image shows where we're trying to add a gap. Any suggestions? Thanks.Adding supplemental parts to a product?
I have a base cabinet that I have created some 3d solid panel parts that I would like to make into one complete product. Is there a way to do this?Any Updates on SMT Development Roadmap?
I have been an advocate for Microvellum's Solid Model Tools since their inception. As time goes by however, these tools are in need of some major improvements. A few things that come to mind: Better analyzation of parts (especially radius parts) to rotateThis Message Always Causes Toolbox to Lock Up
When reprocessing a work order, if you ever receive a message saying the "Directory is open. Please close and retry." This is a death sentence message and requires the user to end the task. Closing and "retrying" does not work - it will hang up everyGlobal Over Sizing Parameter
I was wondering if anyone else has set up a global over sizing parameter? Basically a switch in the Wizard that turns on over sizing of components to allow for scribing to walls, ceilings and floors. When turned off the model shows the ‘scribed’ finishedFEATURE REQUEST - linking finishers with marerials
Can we add a field into the materials editor to assign a render finish to a sheet stock. This will give us the ability to set our render colors with our material information, and if the client changers a color late in the build we can change both on thePlumbing, Heating and Cooling, HVAC Repair and Maintenance in Longmont, Arvada, Boulder, Denver, Estes Park and Surrounding Areas
Here at Everest Mechanical Plumbing and HVAC Services we with the help of our plumbers, technicians, electricians and high level mechanical engineers strive to provide you best possible home improvement services. We are a company which was establishedSlide Gap
Hello Community! Does anyone here have the perfect slide gap for Accuride 38322 side mounted slides? On Microvellum it is 1/2" but we feel that's a little snug and go 1/2" plus 1/32". Should we stay with what the program and manufacturer have recommhardware not showing in Project Wizard
Help, one of our old engineers did something that make sonly a few options in our library show up as an option in the project wizard. How do I get all the others back? For example when I select a drawer slide i only have 5 options available but many moreWhat Does It Take To Become A Microvellum Guru?
I'm curious what advice some of our gurus in the MV community could give to help all of us become gurus of the software. I know for myself, these forums were an invaluable tool for me to learn. But aside from these forums, it was learning Excel-basedNeed Shop Drawings?!
Sheldon Wiebe Engineering has the privilege to provide to you customized shop drawings and Microvellum products ready for production at competitive prices and quality. How it works: 1. You provide the project architectural drawings with all the necessaryPerfect Grain Part Position Bug
Hi, I have a very weird error in my nest. I have a custom cabinet (3 drawers 2 doors 3 drawers ) First 3 drawers fronts are fine. Same for the Doors Right Side bottom Drawers is also fine the the top and middle right are off and on top of each other (SeeDrawer Boxes and Drawer Glides
I'm working on setting up our Library to match what we currently offer when it comes to drawer box depths and drawer glides. We offer drawer boxes in increments of 3", beginning at 9" and going up to 21" as standards. We offer deeper ones too but that'llDrawing Hardware in 2D
I have seen examples of hardware being drawn with the 2D tokens, but I cannot find it within the documentation. How do you enable 2D tokens of hardware for elevations and cross-sections?RCWindow & RCDoor subassembly help
Having trouble making changes to the 2d plan view prompts in the RCWindow & RCDoor subassemblies. I tried changing the Left/Right Jamb DRAWLINE layers from Door/Window to Wall. The sub's just revert back to their original prompt values after closing/savingSLIDING DOORS/BYPASS DOORS
there doesn't seem to be an option for sliding or bypass cabinet doors any where, has any one used these in MV ? there is lots of different hardware for this but no mention of it in MV.New Video - Formula Driven Materials
Hey all, I make a video going over the basics of formula driven materials here: https://youtu.be/fvHFUlbiU2M This is something I get asked a ton about so hopefully this is helpful for anyone curious about them!Foundation Drawer Scallops & Side Toe Kicks
I was looking through Foundation a while back, I turned off the Drawer Front Scallops (make a radius curved front), I cant seem to find where that was, anyone know? I downloaded and checked out the 23.1010 version, and didn't see it in there either. IFEATURE REQUEST: Allow Modify Parts Tools to "Stack" Before Updating
Currently, if you are needing to modify multiple parts separately you have to execute the modify parts tools for each and the product has to redraw each time. It would be great if the commands could "stack", allowing the user to stay in that command untilafter update to latest build, the material catalog, lost the "face 6 flipping option".How can i bring it back?
Any one has the same issue as me? I just update to the latest build and test out.Post COVID Remote Workforce
Hey all, I wanted to get a pulse on how everyone is working in the post COVID world, specifically in drafting/engineering, and how you have adjusted, and what obstacles you are still encountering. Has your company brought back all microvellum users inIDEA: Split the back automatically if the back is greater than the width of the sheet
As stated above this is for when you want to maintain vertical grain on the backs of your cabinets, you do get a warning that the back is greater than the sheet size when you process it, but i think Microvellum/Toolbox should be asking you if you wantHatching
I have some custom hatches I want to add to a block so the hatch stretches with the dynamic block. I have to re-apply the hatch in order for it to work correctly. Problem is that the custom hatch properties/look I am trying to use were made on anotherWarning Messages
When you drop a cabinet from the Product Prompts window, a warning message may pop up if something triggers the warning. There is an option to "Do not show again". After you check the box to not show the warning messages, is there a way to undo this soNext Page
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