FEATURE REQUEST: Dark Mode for Forums and KB
I don't know if this is possible or not, but I'd love it! This page is the brightest window I have open. In low-light environments one may need sunglasses to view this page. HA! But seriously, it would be nice. Anyone else? I know dark mode has been requested
Is there a way to update the project level workbook from the library one?
Is there a way to quickly update the project level workbook, instead of manually doing every change for every project? I make a change in the library spec groups workbook designer and would like to update old projects to have that modified workbook. The
Foundation Library “Tolerance” Form/Survey
DISCLAIMER: The title may seem very misleading. This thread is not intended to be a place to post problems or issues. I do not want this to turn into anything negative. This will not be a sounding board or place to vent. Okay, disclaimer aside, I will
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
The Foundation "MASTER CABINET"
I am working to create the attached drawing in MV using the "Master Cabinet" and I am stuck on trying to create Bay 3. Any help would be appreciated.
Scoop cutout for Rollout Fronts (inner drawers) in Foundation
Does anyone know where the scoop cutout that could be toggled on rollouts in the CCL has been moved to in the FL? Or has it been removed entirely?
Workbook precision not holding
Has anyone run across their workbook precision for numeric values set to 0.0 and when you switch to workbook designer and change the precision of the cell formatting to 0.0000 save the workbook and reopen, it's reverted back to 0.0?
Foundation Library "Component Drawers" Broken?
Hi, Just wondering if anyone else using Foundation Library is experiencing this break. If you set the subassembly to have 4 Drawers and run a calculator it works If you change the Drawer Qty, the calculator will no longer work It appears it's overwriting
ProductCode Behavior
Hi Lenny, I didn't want to keep asking questions in the other thread. You replied there: "Jeremiah, the ProductCode should work exactly the same no matter the library version. Since it's a Toolbox feature, we have no control over how it works. We just
FEATURE REQUEST: FILTER Function Added to Spreadsheet Functions
I was really hoping that the Excel FILTER function was a recognized function for MV spreadsheets. Unfortunately, it is not... poop. I can really see some great use with this function and the 2D Drawings subassembly. Imagine having a lookup table (or tables)
"LISP Routine status and its use with OEM"
I am curious if the "Development Team is, or may be, considering if the option is available from AutoCAD to add its "LISP" platform to OEM? And if it were available what would the addition cost impact be, for the upgrade OEM with "LISP"?
CNC Head Boring Optimization
Our machining department is asking if there is a setting to optimize the head boring within Microvellum? For example, on a gable the CNC will drill one set of holes on the bottom of the gable then move to drill a set of holes on the top of the gable,
Using "Part Properties" in "Foundation Library"
I am finding a different outcome when I make changes in "Part Properties". I just updated the build to 23.1.407.641 Before this update when making changes, a redraw would reflected the changes. When I make some of the same changes in the new build, a
Comprehensive List of Foundation Library Products
Is there a comprehensive list (with images if possible) of what products are in the Foundation Library? I think anyone looking into it would find it helpful to see what's included. A PDF document or anything?
Overdrive Pro: Right Click: Show in Room Feature
Would be handy to have a right click feature from within Overdrive Pro when in the main tree called "Show in Room", and it takes you to the room where the product resides. Similar to how Windows Explorer can take you to where a file resides when doing
Error Decrypting Data
Does anyone else have or have had this problem? It is happening very often to all of us who use microvellum in the company. Does anyone know why it happens? how can it be solved? this error happens when I save the project and when I try to open it again
"FOUNDATION LIBRARY" DRAWING STANDARDS used for "Submittal" through "Singed Contract"
I am attempting to change how the dims in Plan & Elevation, for the "Mitered End Panel can be adjusted to what I want. I was able to simply delete, in "Parts Properties", the dims showing in Plan & Elevation. This process does not work the same with the
Routes for countertop bolts
What is the process to have routes go into the bottom of tops for sex bolts automatically?
Naming/numbering/ordering etc.
People that do estimating within Microvellum using reports. How do you go about naming rooms and projects? I'm using 2 different configurations. Should I be putting the companies as separate folders rather than the 4 standard Microvellum sub-folders?
"Foundation" Backsplash Height
I would like to set my backsplash for a project at 8". Where in "Advanced Project Setup" is it located?
Disassociated hinges
When drawing (3d) a base 2door 2 drawer cabinet, my hinges are showing red (disassociated). Digging into the issue, it appears that the Hinge distance from side prompt is blank. IN the part properties for the subassembly I have a #NAME? value. Digging
Activation
Does any one else have to put in activation codes (serial & pass) everytime they start MV? Only in the last week the activation splash window pops up everytime I start MV 2023. Never had this issue before...
MVPARTSLISTREVIEW
Would be great if this was a typable command! - MVPARTSLISTREVIEW
Any Upcoming Analyzer Developments??
Just curious if there are any upcoming plans for further development of the Solid Model Analyzer. I've been running into some odd analyzations that I can't figure out why it analyzed the way it did. These analyzations end up requiring manual modifications
Material Pointer Report
Is there a stock report that will tell me what materials are assigned to pointers? I want to use it to compare to a main report in excel.
I made a quick video of some highlights from the latest build updates
I would love to hear your thoughts, and if this is helpful I may try and do this every few months. MV Toolbox Release Notes Review
Independent Contractors
How do you as individual contractors keep track of projects deadlines and scheduling while sending estimates and invoices? How many customers do you have or take on at a time? Seems like a lot of time would be spent doing other upkeep tasks i.e. sending
count
Hello Guys i havnt upgraded to toolbox 2023 yet question is what version of autocad does it run as i would like to know if the count command is in this version so i can use it for my title block to count all my hardwares and populate it in a table i know
Foundation Library: Changing Door Style
How, in the foundation do you make changes individually and as a Project change? Also where do you change the drawer rails width to be less than the rails of a door? I.E. from 2.5" to 1.25" Thanks in advance.
Ideas for something different
Hi everyone, I have a problem and could use some ideas. I have a handy calculator (not a typical product calculator) that uses a series of lookup tables. The calculator takes a single long string of text, then breaks it down in Prompts and Values, around
Delete Imperial Scale default
I'm revisiting using the 2D drawing option in MV but I have a problem when using the 2d drawing tool where it adds multiple imperial scales to the drawing. It then defaults to the imperial scale instead of metric scale for each viewport. In the back of
New Toolbox Release Available Today! | Build 23.1.0407.641
We are happy to announce that the update to build 23.1.0407.641 is now available! The latest release of Toolbox includes resolutions for issues with Nest Editing Tools, Library Designer and Associative Hardware Machining. Please refer to the complete
Vector polyline help
I'm struggling with adding 2d plan tokens that follow the shape of a part. For example, a mitered front or back edge of an end panel. I can most likely figure it out by adding the lines and a bunch of if/and/or statements looking at various prompts, but
Q & A Drop-In-Session from 4/7
Will the session be available for viewing?
New Foundation Hardware for Older Libraries
How compatible is the hardware found in the Foundation library with an older Component library. We're using a customized version of the 49.1 library and aren't looking to put in the time to do the heavy modifications that would be necessary to get the
Freelance
I tried starting things on my own but can't for the life of me find anybody that is willing to outsource. Is the industry just really slowing down or what?
Work order giving me the wrong quantities.
Hello guys I am having an issue where I am not being able to trust the work order quantities. For example I have a Kitchen and my material quantity when I select all products, It doens't give me a righ number for sheet stock, but if I select one or two
Foundation Library
I cant find in Base Corner Cabinet the tab to have a "straight shelf" it has always been there in previous library. Has this option been removed in the new Foundation Library?
MV Recorded walk through
Here goes a shot in the dark, Is there any chance that MV would create a video on how to properly customize the CUI, and breakdown the parts that it would take to make OEM MV function the way that users would like it to function? If you would like examples,
"FOUNDATION" Door stile edge line. "2D SECTION"
I'm wondering if anyone has the resolution for the edge line being "Dots" and not a solid line!!
Next Page