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, aComprehensive 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 doingError 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 theRoutes 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. DiggingActivation
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! - MVPARTSLISTREVIEWAny 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 modificationsMaterial 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 ReviewIndependent 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. sendingcount
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 knowFoundation 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, aroundDelete 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 ofNew 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 completeVector 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, butQ & 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 theFreelance
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 twoFoundation 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!!Straight Line Routing Machine Token with a Ramp
Hi Guys, Can you put a ramp on a Straight Line Routing Machine Token? I put the tool Number as 101Ramp, but it doesn't seam it is doing the ramp. I could use Pline but the formula just gets a bit more complicated when i have to do 80 of those machineSpeed of MV
Hi I'm new on here and to MV, so please do forgive my ignorance. Can anyone explain to me why one day MV runs super smooth and at great speeds, but the next day I struggle just to open it up. It crashes and takes hrs to do estimate reports. Any helpMicrovellum/ Chat GPT
Hey Microvellum people! Have you all discussed your strategy with how to marry MV with ChatGPT? I haven't been on this thread in a while, we're still using/loving MV; still haven't scratched the surface of its capabilities and still don't feel like we'veMV Follow Up & Flags on Feature Requests
I would love to see more official MV follow up and flags ("Under Review", "Maybe Later", "Implemented", etc.) placed on the most-voted feature requests on this forum. As is, many that have been on here for several months or more remain un-marked, so itNew Toolbox Release Available Today! | Build 23.1.0329.641
We are happy to announce that the update to build 23.1.0329.641 is now available! The latest release of Toolbox includes resolutions for issues with Materials, Part File Names and SQL Databases. Please refer to the complete Release Notes for more informationAdj Shelf Pin Slots
It would be great to have a Tick box option in Product Prompts -> 'Internal Options"' to add parametric slots for shelf pins to fit into. With the ability to adjust for the different sizes of shelf pins. Thank youToolBox 2023 ShutDown without warning
While working in a job, toolbox 2023 ShutDown without any warning or message boxBorder Routing Pass thickness of material
Hi There, Wondering how to set it up so the nested boarders have the machining go a bit over thickness of the material. Right now, if the material is .75" thick, the boarder will be cut at just .75" deep. I'd like the bit to go a bit deeper e.g. .752".2-Step Routing on small parts
Is there a way to setup 2-step routing on parts that fall under a specific length or width parameter?Project Properties
I'm editing my title blocks and noticed that if I add myself as the draftsman, even if I have the employee name as all caps it will still put it in lower case lettering on my title block. Is there a way to make it all CAPS? What's the best way to transfer"Graphics Folder" Adding Blocks for 2D Sections
Not to sure of where to store the blocks I want to use, for 2D Sections.Small dimensions in nest/composite drawing
Hi All, How do you set up / change / make default / large dimensions for use when in the nest/composite drawing?Next Page
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