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,Stock MV Countertop W/ Subtrate 2d Elevation Issues
Hey All, So, this stock product works perfect and don't need to remake, but it draws a rectangular box on my 2d elevations that's the size of the wall and to the height of the countertop. It puts it on a 2D_ELV layer which i can't find in the productGetting fatal errors
It seems like a graphics issue to me. Is this still normal? Forgive me as it has been a while since I've been using MV heavily. I'm using an rtx 3080 and all the settings are set to be using it. I don't really feel like a ticket is warranted. I'm alsolabels 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?Custom tool profile not applying - cutting all material to full depth
Hello, I have several panels where I want some edges of the back faces mitered at 45 degrees. I originally accomplished this with the miter machine token which accomplished the look in model space but did not appear in the CNC nesting. As I understandPeanut 1 Connector Tooling
Hello, We are setting up our tooling for the Peanut 1 connectors, but we cannot locate the proper settings for the tools, such as feed rate, RPM's, etc. Does anyone have this information they'd be willing to share? Thank you so much!Changes made to a lookup table revert/wont save
Im working on a project where a base cabinet has a different drawer/edgeband color for the drawer faces than the doors. I have been able to get the drawer face material to be different by using material pointers, that one was easy. I also changed theVideos and training about server setup and database management
Is using Microvellum on a server a taboo topic? Why are there no videos or training materials to assist? I think I know why but I would like to find out from the community. I found 1 video from an old wood hacks about using the library designer. Is thisProduct Labels by Batch
I'm running into a problem with the product label report. I can't get it to filter by batch. The product data has a column I could set up as a workorder relation (LinkIDWorkOrder) but there's no batch column (LinkIDWorkOrderBatch). Right now, I have theNew library setup on server
Hello guys, I am wondering to ask how to do make a new environment on server. Are the same process as is for the local setup? I would like to install new library on server but still keep the existing one, to test them and make own setup before total transition.Looking for someone using Nesting in Northern Indiana
We are a small cabinet shop in Northern Indiana, and have a panel saw and a vertical CNC. We are looking at getting a nested cnc to replace them both. If you are using the nesting module with a nested cnc in Northern Indiana, I'd love to take you to lunchFloating License quitting out while I'm logged in at work
We upgraded to one of the most recent versions of toolbox recently I received this error while I had active connection to the server and internet: Then I clicked Refresh License in Toolbox/Help, 10 minutes later I got another error (No screen shot, itCut parts wizard disappeared
Hello i was working on specification group but cut parts wizard disappeared. How could i fix it?Splitting Panel
Some of my panels exceed the sheet size limits for nesting. Is there a function in Microvellum to automatically or manually split them?Closet Module
Hello Community, We're Looking into expanding our business and get in the Residential Closet Industry; We're looking for a software that is a good production and sales tool. Does anyone use the Microvellum Closet Module? Could you share your experienceNew Toolbox Release Available Today: Build 25.1.0603.641
We are happy to announce that Toolbox build 25.1.0603.641 is now available! This build includes resolutions for issues with nest tabbing, sawing operations with specific file outputs, imported product files being named incorrectly, and more. Please referSubassembly Library Management
I'm curious if anyone on CCL has had to clean up a really rough library and dealt with duplicate subassemblies? Is there a good way to sort the wheat from the chaff without having to test each one individually? If I do have to test them, does anyone haveHow are people handling multiple "custom" pulls on a project or room?
I should start off with the fact that we are currently still running the CCL 50.3 library. Being in the residential sector we have many jobs that have 8+ pulls per room or job. We have one now where we have 10+ pulls in only 3 different rooms. For us,adding hardware
hey guys does anyone know a good video of how to add new hardware into MVFoundation library hardware integration
Within the foundation library, I would like to know if two hardware elements are integrated into it: star hangers and monarch z-clips?How to align cabinet doors for sequence on grain material
I'm looking to see how would I go about making sure if I have a Tall Upper that sits on a base cabinet, that the doors would be placed on the CNC program correctly? To keep grain consistency between the 2 doorspop-up window they are either not showing every button, or the screen is cut off
Can someone please help, whenever I go and open either product prompts or any other pop-up window they are either not showing every button, or the screen is cut off. Is there a way to fix this? I've attached pictures of some of the screens Thanks TrExport/Import Contacts
Hi, Is there a way to export/import 'General Contacts' from one library to another?Perfect Grain - 5pc doors?
How do I get perfect graining on a cabinet with 5pc doors? I have the Global "Perfect Grain" checked but the nesting isn't so perfect. Component Library Thanks in advance. Jasonsmall parts and dados
Hello, Can I tell microvellum to cut dados, small parts, cutouts, routes, etc. first? and then cut big parts. thank you.Adj Legs
Foundation Build 25.1.106.641 G,day Microvellum. When using applied left/right panels that go to the floor the adj legs move away from the edge the panel is applied to. I would like to stop this on panels to the floor but keep it for panel that requireDigilocks Hardware
For a while now jobs have called for Digilocks or similar brands. any thoughts on adding to hardware library. Especially for blended lockers in office furniture. Just putting it out there see if there's a demand for it.New Toolbox Release Available Today: Build 25.1.0519.641
We are happy to announce that Toolbox build 25.1.0519.641 is now available! This build includes resolutions for issues with modifying work orders, 2D plan tokens, an error that sometimes occurred on startup, and more. Please refer to the complete ReleaseINNERGY IIBT
Hi MV Community! Most companies don’t know how they’re really doing. That’s why INNERGY has launched the IIBT (Industry Benchmarking Tool) in partnership with third-party firm Inverra—so you can compare your financials to others in the industry. If you'veafter 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.Copy product from one wall to another
It would be great if we could right click and copy a product via 'Product Viewer'. Currently if you MVCopy a product that is associated to a wall, it keeps that association and you don't get the option to 'Place Product on Wall', or 'Place Product NextImporting V67 Jobs
We have nine years of V67 job that I would like to import in to our current FactoryDataBase. Is that possible? I don't see any tool in the data base utilities UI to do this, only V67 Library, not jobs... Has anyone work out if this is possible?Drawer in a Drawer
Anyone have words of advice or guidance of doing a 'drawer in a drawer' Like this: And yes buying it from Rev-A-Shelf would be the best ... but that's too easy! The size / proportions it doesn't exist. Any input would be appreciatedGrain matching and grain direction issues..
We have a large job where we need to grain match across several cabinets, including horizontal grain on all doors and FEs. It does not seem to be working properly and I don't know where I am going wrong. Any insight will be helpful or should I createYour Upgraded Microvellum Portal is Now Live!
We’re excited to announce that your upgraded Microvellum Portal is now live and ready for use! This upgrade delivers a streamlined experience, making it easier to manage company and contact information, access and manage software licenses, and downloadCan we link Wall Cabinet Dimensions to the actual wall height cabinets are Associated too?
I have been asked if we could put wall cabinet face-frame dimension on our elevation; but they want them to always be based off the top of the wall. I know I could reference the global wall height but that doesn't mean that it will always be the sameAdding a drawer slide in Imperial Component Cabinet Library
There used to be documentation on the knowledge base tab of this page showing how to add drawer slide hardware for the imperial component library, now it's only showing for the foundation library and I can't find the one for imperial component. was itTall cabinet finish end/scribe side 1" short
I have a problem every time I add a finish end or a scribe to a tall cabinet. That side always 1" short from the correct height. How do I correct this? Thank you.Product Prompt Options Columns
Would it be possible to have in product prompts for the materials prompts be split into separate columns? Example being the first column is the material prompts then the next column to be all the edging prompts? I have a few custom products that requireRoute 3 Perfect Corner (COL22)
Hi everyone I'm having an issue with Route 3 - Internal Profile not generating correctly. I'm getting the error "Error Creating Offset Geometry" when trying to use the formula in the machining token. The highlighted green area in the formula is linkedNext Page
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We are happy to announce that Microvellum build 25.2.0406.641 is now available! This build includes resolutions for issues with the Product Prompts UI, the Part Properties interface, formula driven materials, and more. Please refer to the complete ReleaseNew Microvellum Foundation Library Release Available Today: Build 26.0327
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We are happy to announce that Microvellum build 25.2.0330.641 is now available! This build includes resolutions for issues with editing formulas in Part Properties, perfect graining, toolfiles, errors occurring during processing, and various issues withinNew Microvellum Release Available Today: Build 25.2.0317.641
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