Editing Project Level Materials/CutParts File
Just curious, does anyone know why Microvellum doesn't allow us to add or edit materials at the project level? Or is there something I'm missing? When you open the project level CutPart file editor, the options to add or edit sheet stock or hardware is24" Blum Undermount Slides
Hello, I need to make a cabinet with 24" drawer boxes, but I don't have the option to use 24" Slides. What do I need to do to get 24" Blum Undermount Slides? Thank you.Inside Open Material Thickness
Hello, Can somebody please tell me why when I change the material thickness on open cabinets, I lose all the machining? and what do I need to do to keep the machining. Thank you.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?Artificial Intelligence and Microvellum
Has anyone dabbled with Excel Copilot AI to help with writing complex formula in MV? Has it expedited workflow? I've also heard of people using various AI to speed up AutoLISP code writing. Has anyone used it successfully?New Foundation Library Release Available Today: Build 25.0124
We are happy to announce that a new update for the Foundation Library, build 25.0124 is now available! The latest release of Microvellum's Foundation Library includes resolutions for numerous issues, as well as changes/additions to existing products,Your Microvellum Case Portal is Getting an Upgrade
We have some exciting news to share with you today... Microvellum’s Case Portal is getting a major upgrade, set to launch in Q2 of this year! While the Portal has long served as the place to manage support cases, this upcoming release expands its functionalityI'm looking for a global variable that rotates hinge plates
For whatever reason I can no longer find it. Anyone know where it was located? Thanks, -JamesToolbox AC 25build opening second drawing
I just updated to the 25 build from using a 24 build version. Once I get past the MV splash screen, a second drawing is being opened. Has anybody else using Toolbox AC and also recently updated to 25 build noticed this as well? It's not really that bigSections through an Island?
When doing an island with die walls is there a way to associate products to something to create sections or do you typically have to just manually create section planes and the likes to get the desired effect? I saw another post suggesting using extremelyNew Toolbox Release Available Today: Build 25.1.0403.641
We are happy to announce that Toolbox build 24.1.0403.641 is now available! This build includes resolutions for an issue with True Shape nesting part location, as well as the addition of a new setting for .ptx saw files. Please refer to the complete ReleaseD.B.E.
If I rename a product, will it remain unchanged during an update.Hardware Material Wizard should be it's own spec group toolbar icon
I don't think I've ever wanted to create stuff for the CutParts Wizard or Edgeband Wizard. Since those two are shipped as "blank" wizards (I assume place-holders for future dev.) can we just have the Hardware Material Wizard be it's own icon/button? TheNew Toolbox Release Available Today: Build 25.1.0325.641
We are happy to announce that Toolbox build 25.1.0325.641 is now available! This build includes the beta release of Microvellum's new sawing and nest optimizer. This beta optimizer comes with multiple new settings and features available to users uponAdding Hinge to MV
I made a model of an Accurate Offset Pivot Hinge that we use often in our company. How do I add this into Microvellum? I'm familiar with the workbook designer so if anyone could guide me though doing it there it would be appreciated! I've added the dwg.Reinstalling Toolbox Standard
Once in a while Toolbox must be uninstalled prior to upgrading to a newer version of AutoCad. (Because your existing version of Toolbox doesn't recognize or support the newer version of AutoCad.) There's a knowledge base article that discusses this operation,project export
Is there a way to export a project without all the irrelevant hardware? 1 project export - 6gbDrawing Subassemblies Only
It seems that we often get involved in projects that involve re-facing only. New Doors, Drawer Fronts and sometimes even new Drawer Boxes. Is there a way to draw and get a cutlist for those Subassembly parts only without drawing a whole cabinet?External exe file trigger
Wondering if any knows if the post processor can trigger an external exe file at all? We use an external program called Cobus for single part parametric programs and when it runs the post, i can make it trigger an external exe file (sending in a few environmentalSQL CE Viewer, Projects Rows Empty (Minus LinkIDCategory and ID)
Hi, We exported and archived tons of projects, it looks like some random (95) garbage rows still exist in the database. Is it safe to just delete these? If so, what is the best method to? Thanks, -JamesHelp .top drawer issues
What did I do? I'm assuming I did something. top drawers are coming in super tall .and no info in top drawer opening measurements. I was getting my drawers to how I wanted. I cant see anything I did in global and I don't remember messing with look upNew Foundation Library Release Available Today: Build 25.0319
We are happy to announce that a new update for the Foundation Library, Build 25.0319 is now available! The latest release of Microvellum's Foundation Library includes resolutions for numerous issues, updates to existing products to improve functionality,Change material defaults foundation library
In the Foundation Library, does anyone know the best location to change the Material defaults in the Foundation library so that the changed material shows in the cut parts wizard? Should I change the Material Name under the LookUp Table in the M workbook?Who has moved from Component Library to Foundation Library
Who has moved from Component Library to Foundation Library and HOW did you do it?? My gosh!! SO many things different, moved and why did that change??? While other things ... ok that's the same atleast ... LOL Where did you start??? ... Because wow!!Drawer Stacks – Top Drawer Height to use Default Height?
Is it possible in the CCL libraries to have the drawer stack cabinets and the drawer stack subassemblies to come in and use the Default Top drawer height and then equal out the other drawers? In our residential side: On our 1.25 Overlay cabinets we useField measuring L shaped countertops
I was wondering what methods are good for field measuring long L shaped countertops if you don't have a laser scanner. We have some long ones coming up where a template would be getting out of hand due to the overall size. We have an angle finder tool,Drawer Box Dowel Holes
If I want my Drawer Box Dowel Holes to always have 32mm spacing (1.25984") and 3/4" from edge, how should these window options be setup? Thanks in advance.A Personal Note from David Fairbanks, President of Microvellum
To my team, clients, and industry partners—I have some important news to share with you this morning. Microvellum has always been driven by a mission to empower woodworkers with tools that make design, engineering, and manufacturing more efficient. Today,PROCESSING TIME
has anyone had a product with quite a few parts take over an hour to process? i have an SMA product that has a lot of parts with routs and it has been over an hour and it still hasn't finished.Shadow rail not notching out
New library and the shadow rail selection on cabinet end is not doing the notch out for rail Build-22.1.330.641 Library-Foundation library build 22.1005Drawer Front Set Screw Holes Machining
Our shop recently came across this issue after updating to 24.1127 where our drawer fronts were receiving holes for set screws when we previously did not have them process on the CNC. We checked through all of our global settings and found that thereShelf Hole starting point
Hi In the foundation library with added office expansion We sometimes have some products such as bookcases where we want continuous shelf holes starting at the same distance from the bottom of the panel. In the past I thought i had it working but maybeSheet Size
What step am I missing to process a part that is 45.5 X 120. I have added the material and still get the error message.Master Cabinet vs. Starter cabinet
What is the difference between the Master cabinet series and the starters, or even open cabinets? For what I've tried to make, they all seem like basically the same thing. What am I missing?How to get Material Grain Direction on a Report
I'm trying to make a CSV file, its going well, but we need an indication of the grain for the material being used for the part. I can get Part.Grain, however I dont know how to get Part.Material.Grain. Also, is it possible to know if the part has machiningNew Toolbox Release Available Today: Build 25.1.0307.641
We are happy to announce that Toolbox build 25.1.0307.641 is now available! This build includes resolutions for issues with opening material files, errors occurring upon opening reports, copying rooms, and more. Please refer to the complete Release NotesNew Toolbox Release Available Today: Build 25.1.0213.641
We are happy to announce that Toolbox build 25.1.0213.641 is now available! This build includes resolutions for issues with stay-down nesting, adding 3 new options to the nest settings to address them, as well as an improvement for Drawing Products inFoundation Library Update Error - *This is not a valid update package*
Hello, Something strange is happening while attempting to update the foundation library using the utility. We downloaded the correct version as per the instructions on the foundation library downloads page. Once we have selected it and begin the update,Drawer Front Adjusters for False Fronts
I just recently switched over from the component library to the Foundation. The one thing that helps production when I was using the old library is the option to use drawer front adjusters on the sink false fronts. I do not see this option in the FoundationBlum Pull-Out Shelf Lock
Can this shelf be added in the library infrovment listNext Page
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