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Does anybody know if there is a way to have the SMT colors that are selected for the parts match the SMA? I like the ease of looking at the wall while it is in the SMT phase but as soon as I use the SMA all of the parts move to the color 3D_PARTS. ItTopics For Upcoming Content - I Want to Hear From You
As we get into the end of the year, I'd like to start road mapping for our content - specifically, Wood Hacks and Exchange podcasts. What are some things y'all would like to see? I have some things up my sleeve, but I want to get everyone's input so weModify draw
Hi I want to modify a draw back with 2 custom notches and height/ width changes, problem is when i change cabinet width the modified part stays the same. How do i get it to change with the cabinet? Any help appreciatedShipping/Tracking Products
What is everyone using for shipping/tracking your products? We use Microvellum to print and scan product labels that are placed on all products generated through Microvellum. Currently we are using an Excel spreadsheet that we have manually created toDefault MicrovellumExport.sdf FileName is a pain
With the update allowing us to rename our .sdf file names on export, the default filename has also been changed to MicrovellumExport.sdf instead of MicrovellumFactory.sdf This means that if I forget to change this back to MicrovellumFactory.sdf then whoeverNew Toolbox Release Available Today! | Build 22.1.1010.641
We are happy to announce that the update to build 22.1.1010.641 is now available! The latest Toolbox Release resolves issues in Nest Editing, the Single Part Editor, Library Materials, and the Microvellum Server. For more information regarding theseNew Toolbox Release Available Today! | Build 22.1.1017.641
We are happy to announce that the update to build 22.1.1017.641 is now available! The latest Toolbox release focuses on resolutions and modifications to the library update utility. For more information regarding these features please read the complete Releaseconsolidate nest drawings
I know I have seen MV do this in the past but I cannot make it work now. I have a lot of tall cabinets that are exactly the same and the ends layout 3 per 4x8 sheet of material. When this is processed I get a LOT of nests with three parts each ratherAdding Material Pointers in mass with the spreadsheet?
I've been working hard on getting the Foundation Library to match our specs and other features. As I do this I've needed to add various material pointers. Like a large amount. There's days where I've added like 40 pointers at a time. So far, I've alwaysProduct Prompts Menu - Disable Auto Pop-up
Is there a way to not have the Product Prompts window pop-up when I place an item in the drawing?Multiple Pass Tools - Routing Issues
When a part is programmed to have the border cut with a multi-pass tool it will leave 1 of the 4 sides partially un-routed. Not sure what the cause is, anyone come across this issue?perfect graining @ subassembly level
situation: subassemblies added to cabinet back for 2 sided cabinet requires perfect graining requires 2 perfect grain containers - 1 for front - 1 for back 12 individual door drawer panels per cab question: is there a way to do this efficiently withoutHow can I add a new Project Wizard Variable?
Hi, I am trying to set up a new drawing template in Microvellum, and I need to display some information in the 'Specification' page. I can set the 'Default Toe Kick Height' in "Project Properties=>Project Wizard=>Project Setup", because there is alreadyShadow 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 22.1005Part Properties
It would be nice if part properties would open to the sub assembly selected, handy when you have a custom product with many subs. Maybe it does and I'm not working it correctly.Discussion on hardware file workflow
I'd like to understand the official workflow better. Maybe I'm doing something wrong. If you have an old project that you want to revert the hardware file for, to take advantage of template file changes, it will squash any custom material machiningHawa concepta
Hey All MV users has anyone created a HAWA concepta product if so what functions did you add and did you make warnings etc or could someone share the product?QUESTION: User Defined (Room) Properties in SQL Viewer?
We would like to be able to access/see the user-defined location (room, elev, dwg, etc) properties information inside of SQL Our assumption was that they would appear in the "Locations" table, since it shows the drawing names? See comments for answRegister Now for Microvellum University!
We are excited to announce that Microvellum is opening its doors for the first of many training events that will be held at Microvellum Headquarters in Central Point, Oregon, and at the new Microvellum Training Center in Sunshine Coast, QLD, Australia.is anyone using Scrap Manager AND Formula Driven materials?
I've bumped into a few snags running both of these. They step on each other's toes. Wondering if anyone else is running into similar issues. It works great during 1 project. But, when that job is done and you move to the next, or if you have concurrentProject and Room Level Properties Inserted as Text Fields.
Did you know that project and room-level properties can be inserted as text fields? It takes a little work, but if you constantly find yourself updating text or manually entering project information like product specs, this could be a way to help automateNew Foundation Library Release Available Now!
We are pleased to announce that the latest release of Microvellum's Foundation Library, Build 22.1005 is now available! This build features a number of data fixes to improve our user experience, add/modify global variables, and resolutions to a varietyTurning off Product Numbers
Is there a way to make it so that some product types don't show the product number icon and/or don't have the product dimensioning that auto comes in? ie buyout countertops or toe kicks.Solid Modeling Tools-Custom Products
Is there a "Knowledge Base" video available, that demonstrates the understanding for: "Product Smart Boundary"Understanding the complexity of EPB/SMT's
I have an L shaped wall and I decided to break it into two sections and not three. I am using some of the commands for my "Start and End Offset", as well as double studs at seams. Here is an example of some modifications that end up in the model. AlsoNew Release Available Today: Build 22.1.928.641
We are happy to announce that the update to build 22.1.928.641 is now available! This Toolbox release addresses several resolutions for Lookup Tables, User Interfaces, Software Updates, and Machine Tokens. View the release notes How to Get the UpdateAutoCAD additional "Solid Editing Tools"
Would be nice to have them incorporated into the SMT ModuleAutoCAD Coordinates Panel
I am not currently running OEM. Is this panel offered in OEM?Letter engraving
Hi, I am wondering if I can create and process a letter engraving file in microvellum? Any feedback, screenshots or processes would be helpful. Thanks!FEATURE REQUEST: More S!/N! Prompts Controllable at Parent Levels
There are many, many situations that come up where it would be extremely helpful to have more Subassembly and Nested Subassembly prompts controllable at the parent levels. Not only would it just be helpful overall, but it would be so much faster and soEPB Angled Wall
I have built the wall in five sections and made my modifications to the verticals for the angled area and the top and bottom plate are not totally plowed. It occurs on the interior side only. Anyone experience this issue? Also: once all the modificationsMV Bookshelf - September 2022: "Win the Day" by Mark Batterson
September is here, and with that comes the next book in our reading list. I'm really looking forward to reading this book as I am the self-proclaimed King of Procasti-"nation". My wife would testify my claim as well. I tend to set high goals, start offResults: Bookshelf Reading List for Q4:2022
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Considering the hurricane heading toward the gulf and the event taking place in a couple of days, will you attend the AWI convention or stay home this year?Product List - Turn off Save Grid Settings
Is there a way to turn off the question to save grid settings every time you close out of Product List? It would be nice to have the "do not show" check box.Shadow rail face six machining
Is there a way to make shadow rail machining face six. Want to edge the panel first then cut for finger railSurvey: Bookshelf Reading List for Q4 2022
We're coming up fast on the last quarter for 2022. Let's finish the year strong! Please take a moment to select which three books you'd like to see make the list. After all the responses have been gathered, the top three books will make up the final readingNew Release Available Today: 22.1.0920.641
We are happy to announce that the update to build 22.1.0920.641 is now available! This Toolbox release addresses several resolutions regarding Microvellum's Machine Tokens, Winstore (Biesse), and materials. For more information regarding these featuresCorner Relief Notches on Die Walls
DID YOU KNOW that using corner relief notches in your die wall stud profiles can decrease labor for both part machining and assembly? In some cases, labor savings up to 20% on die walls. How? By eliminating the need for additional machining operationsCopying Products in Overdrive
I have recently updated from TB 2019 to TB 2022. In TB 2022 when copying products, the copied product does not retain the original item #. Would it be possible to change this so that the copied product will retain the original product item#?Next Page
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