Mid "Stile"
Is there a way in the 47.1 library to add a mid stile instead of a mid rail for wall panels without rebuilding a new MV product?
Microvellum text style history?
Are there any legacy styles within the out-the-box template that are no longer in use? I am curious about the A_, B_, C_, D_, E_, & F_ styles. What were/are they used for? Are there old blocks within the database of blocks that still need them?
solid analyzer
Hey all whats the best way to add cams or screw fixings when using solid modelling i know you can do dado joints but is their a way it can do cams or screws?
Upper 3 Door?
I'm curious if anybody has used this or if it got fixed in an update. I noticed the bay splitter doesn't extend to the back of the cabinet as most would probably prefer and the shelf goes thru it instead of 2 separate shelves? This would be a great cabinet
What year/version of Excel is under the hood in MV sheets?
I'm asking so i can find a comprehensive list of all available functions in MV spreadsheets. I imagine Microsoft would make that available online, but am not sure. The Insert>Functions>... list in MV is helpful, but incomplete. I didn't know until yesterday
ACAD Audit (Not the command)
Good morning, Am I talking about the command, I am talking about a true critique of how I am doing things in Autocad? Process and procedures. Has anyone had this done, or has help folks out on reducing clicks & picks? new ways, and the like.
Library "Cleanse"
Looking for ideas on removing unwanted files from our library structure. Mainly the .bak .dwl type files
Project Workbook auto saving to template
Hello, When i make a change in the workbook at the project level, my template level workbooks are being updated as well. For example, if i change a hardware variable in the F workbook for a project level spec. group, then open a new project. The new project
annotative sheet set blocks
Noob question, so I'm trying to use sheet sets to place my callout blocks for the floor plan and details so everything is linked, but for whatever reason after I add the 2 blocks to the existing sheet set sheets or main sheet list subtitle, I have to
Product Viewer
How did I loose my products in this layout and they aren't even in the Product Viewer' for "Redraw from Data Base".
Custom workbooks
Hello, I see it is possible to create a new workbook in the workbook designer. Is there a way to rename it for easy access from a formula in a product?
Formula help
Hi All, can anyone help me understand how this formula works please? It looks to be referring to the material file for thicknesses and looking for the drawer box name but when I search the material file there is nowhere where it says hettich. I read this
Toilet Partition Library
Hi all, Mainly looking towards Lenny and Jaimie, is there an updated toilet partition library or anything to add on to the foundation library?
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
Wood Hacks: Spreadsheets (Part 1)
Hello Hackers, Our first Wood Hack of 2022 has dropped. check it out! In this first video of a multi-part series we dive into the spreadsheet side of Microvellum and learn some of the basics behind one of the most powerful aspects of the Microvellum
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
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