Product/Item Number Scaling Issue
I'm having an issue with the scaling of my product/item number. When I was putting in a cabinet I was getting a ton of different scales for my dimensions and product/item numbers *see attached* and it was a long process to go and manually change the scaleUnderstanding MV Template Layers; FOUNDATION
I have noticed in time that the layers list has grown. In the attached file I have expressed some questions, to help me better understand their purpose. I understand the purpose of "Layer Management" and would appreciate some input.Hardware Association Error
I have started a new project which is actually copied from a previous project. When I started drawing cabinets the cabinet pulls are on a layer 3D_HWRAssociationError and not in the correct location. I have attached a picture to illustrate. The job IMachining
Hi, I just wanted to find out if anyone else is having problems with Blum Legrabox bottoms pocket cut outs, and what you may have done to work around the problem. The machining pattern has been changed for a pocket cut out in the new foundation library,Drawer slide length drop down selection - inch or mm?
Foundation library - is there a way to change the length descriptions in the drop down selection for slides so that they display in their respective lengths as sold by manufacturers? Currently when we select a slide that is sold in mm increments, theyReference Subassemblies
How do I reference a specific subassembly in the local product and even inside of a subassembly? Example: I have a subassembly called "Shelves", it has Qty, height, etc and origin information. I want to the prompts in the local to look at "depth" of theThe MiLL National Training Center
For everyone looking for skilled workers but not sure where to look, check out this Limelight on The MiLL National Training Center in Colorado Springs, CO. If your local school district has a CTE program in place, reach out to them to see how you canFEATURE REQUEST: Update the command line help text for “Associate Products to Wall”.
When using the Associate Products to Wall the initial prompts simply says, “Select objects:”. This would help in training new users while also being more accurate and specific in the command. It would be helpful and correct if the prompt was “Select wallIs anyone using a Stream Deck in their workflow?
I just came across the Elgato Stream Deck. It's an LCD control panel that lets you automate commands. I've seen where autocad commands have been programmed to help increase drawing speed. Is anyone using one? Do you like it?New Toolbox Release Available Today! | Build 23.1.0313.641
We are happy to announce that the update to build 23.1.0313.641 is now available! The latest release of Toolbox includes resolutions for issues with label images, subassemblies, the processing center and hardware machine tokens . Please refer to the completeFEATURE REQUEST: Move “Product Drawing Setups” to Global controlled prompts.
The “Product Drawing Setups” are created and controlled on a per computer basis, allowing each user to make their own setup and changes based on their desired look. For a company that wants to create and control the basic standards of our drawings soHettich Sensys hinges Add-on Now Available for the Foundation Library
Developed by Hettich Competence Services, we now have a special set of Hettich Sensys hinges developed specifically for the Microvellum Foundation Library. With a simple download and import, you can expand your inventory of hardware to include Hettich’s"Reverse Engineer"
I remember watching another of James's EXCELLENT video's. Forgot the name of it. I believe I will find the answer to my question: how to find the workbook in the drivers seat for being able to have my section dims reflect starting at the "Wall Thickness".3d space mouse
I have just purchased a 3Dconnexion Enterprise space mouse to use, and so far I am liking it. But I have a problem with the view buttons do not work. I just wanted to see if any one uses one and if they have ever had a problem with using it with MicrovellumIndex -out of range -Toolbox 2023_Foundation Library
Hello, I'm getting this error message. Hoping someone can explain the cause. Thanks in Advance.Copy a "Product" or a "Vertical"
I learned from my use of "EPB" that every line segment created is to have its own/separate "Vertical". I believe the reason is: if one "Vertical" was used for the whole die wall being drawn, eventually there would be conflicts within the "Data". DoesData Connection Error
We are having Data Connection Error when connecting remotely any idea what is going onBack of the cabinet to be the same height as the sides?
Hello, is there a global to change the back of the box to be the same height as the sides on Upper/Tall cabinets?Miters
What's the best way to make a miter NOT 45 degrees? For example, a solid raised panel door has corner miters, but one stile needs to be wider than the top & bottom rails since it goes behind molding. Do you just move the line in the 2d parts and redraw?Material Hatching
I would like to know where to go to edit these hatch settings.House Construction using Microvellum
I’ve been developing my own products for nested based high performance house construction and wondered if anyone else is using Microvellum in a similar way? Is this a direction MIcrovellum would consider moving towards considering the enormous marketMid Stile or Mid Rail
In the 47.1 library, I'm having trouble figuring out how to add a mid stile to a "drawer front" for a large wall panel. Is there a product that does this easier? I can create it as a door panel with a mid rail, but then I guess I would need to rotateCabinets with dividers, not equal spaces
Is there a way to change the spaces of the divided cabinet so they are not equal? I think this function should operate similar to how drawer fronts can be manipulated. I have a cabinet with 5 dividers and would like to move eachFlattened 3D Wall Section Hatch
I would appreciate some direction. Would like to add it for my "MV Sections" Any help will be appreciated Thanks.Shape a base?
Is there a way to have this outcome for a base cabinet?How to save and or restore Microvellum Custom Toolbar Configuration
In the the old Microvellum 67 you could load various custom toolbar configurations. Version 7 appears to have discarded this ability. I added a number of custom commands and Icons to my MV toolbar and would like to be able to back it up or restoreMV Quick Toolbar
I'm curious can I add an MV command that doesn't exist in the drop menu for Quick Toolbar? The one that I have selected is actually for drawing Elevations but I would like to add one for Plan View.Face 6 program numbers
I must be missing something as all of my face 6 program numbers are random and do not relate to the layouts in any way shape or form, so sorting them is tedious for the operator. What is the secrete?How to get 3D DWG Hardware Files
Where do you get your 3D hardware files when the supplier won't share them? (Rev-A-Shelf, Century Components, etc) I'm looking to add hardware 3D cad files to our library, but can't seem to find them. The suppliers generally won't share them when I ask.Pull adding to Spec Group
Hello, I am trying to see 3 different handles in hardware report but i could not do it yet. I generating 3 different pulls and spec groups but i can report only last pulls what chosen last. This process helps how many, what kind handles will buy. AlsoMicrovellum Draftsman/Engineer Wanted
Building dreams is our passion! If you are authentic and passionate about what you do, and want to grow with an amazing company, then please keep reading. About Us: JK2 Scenic is a second-generation family-owned company that provides exceptional full-serviceFinished Face edgebanding defalting to non-existant banding.
I'm having an issue with finished faces (ex. Base Doors, Upper Doors, Drawer Facing, ect.) where the edgebanding is defaulting to "3mm PVC Colour". That edgebanding name does not exist in our Edge band library and does not show on any of the EdgebandHinge Offset From Edge variable missing from Global Found. Lib 23.0210
Rename Projects
Are there any problems with renaming projects?Videos!
I'd like Microvellum to do an in depth video or tutorial on this topic. I've talked to a lot of companies that ask me how remote would work. Wish I had seen post this before they asked that question. https://community.microvellum.com/portal/en/commuSolid Model Parts Need To Reference Perpendicular Corners
So, when creating a product like a curved die wall, where the stud profile has a toe kick notch, and possibly a counter notch, some of the parts will nest slightly rotated - this is caused because the program is trying to figure out how to cut the studInstalling New Library Next to Existing
We are moving from a Metric Library to Imperial of the same Library version and I have the installer ready to go (just Library, not entire program), but before I run it, I wanted to know if it's as straightforward as running the installer and launching,Drawers vs File Drawers in Foundation
i see that the Wood Drawer Box subassembly has a variable called File_Drawer, that toggles when you set the various File Drawer toggles...what i don't see....is HOW it does that. Because the template value for File_Drawer is =0 But somehow when i switchShelf Slots
Is there a Machining Token for routed slots in the bottom of shelves for the shelf pins? I am using Foundation Library 22.1102 Cheersheight of sink and cooktop
we are moving to a newer version of the library and I am look for the global pointer for the cutout height of the sink and cooktop. in owe current 21.0723 in the new 23.0113 has this global been renamed?Next Page
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