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 answ
Register 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 concurrent
Project 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 automate
New 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 variety
Turning 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. Also
New 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 Update
AutoCAD additional "Solid Editing Tools"
Would be nice to have them incorporated into the SMT Module
AutoCAD 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 so
EPB 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 modifications
MV 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 off
Results: Bookshelf Reading List for Q4:2022
We're ending this year with a power play of books! The readers have spoken and the books for the last quarter of 2022 are: October: 2 Second Lean by Paul A. Akers November: Extreme Ownership by Jocko Willink & Leif Babin December: Traction by Gino Wickman
2022 AWI Convention
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 rail
Survey: 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 reading
New 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 features
Corner 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 operations
Copying 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#?
Problem with measurement variation from one report to another
Hello All, I am hoping someone can help me correct a problem I am having with the measurements that are generated in some of my reports. I am attaching a PDF that shows the two different scenarios I am experiencing. It seems to happen in several different
Cannot update views through Viewbase
Hi Evryone, Can someone help me with the below error message from Autocad? I am trying to update Views through Viewbase. Many thanks,
Diewall Building Code
Is there a building code for a Diewall intended to support 300-400 lbs. of Lexan
Blum Metafile
Hi There Has anyone found the Blum Metafile as an option in the foundation library for filing drawers? I remember seeing it in one of the past foundation releases, but I cannot seem to find it anymore. If anyone is able to point me in the right direction,
How have you used SMT's?
Northwestern Design talks about how they rely on Solid Modeling Tools (SMT's) from Microvellum. Have you been using SMT's? Show us by sharing an image below! #Microvellum #SMT
Knowing is Half the Battle
Did you know? Toolbox has an option to review the list of parts for each product. No longer do you need to create a work order to see what material, spec groups, and/or edgebanding you have assigned to your parts. I lost count how many times I would create
New Foundation Library Release Available Now
We are pleased to announce that the latest release of Microvellum's Foundation Library, Build 22.0902 is now available! This build features a number of data fixes to improve our user experience, additional new products, and resolutions to a variety of
Microvellum Exchange Podcast: Help Wanted w/ Jacob Edmond
Hey everyone, we've just released another Exchange podcast! In this episode, RJ and I discuss with Jacob Edmond of Duckworks Millwork Solutions, about the challenges many companies face when it comes to finding, hiring and training new drafters and engineers.
How to adjust/delete that dotted line that represents width/depth of the product?
Please see attached. When I play around with custom produtcs, almost every time I have issue with location/orentation of that dotted line and product number location. Where I can adjust that and how? Thank you!
Miterfold Shelf Mirroring Issue Attn: James!
Miterfold Shelf Mirroring Issue Just happened to find out about this week ... and never noted a problem prior ever. All Changed with sub assembly prompts and vert grain for example. Front, Top, Bottom, Left, Right (All good) Front, Top, Bottom, Right
Announcing, Microvellum's first-ever Exchange podcast episode!
We are pleased to announce, Own Thy Data! Our first Exchange podcast episode, where James and RJ discuss with Matt Parisher, Craig Snee, and Truman Witt how taking ownership of your data and developing it to your needs can take your Microvellum experience
Feature Request: Bring back the ability for SMA/SMT to apply width/length & Grain Direction based on overall Part Size
In older builds like Build: 21.1.0519.641 SMA/SMT had the ability to apply logically apply Grain Direction based on material type and overall Part Size (width/length). In the newer '22 builds that function has been removed. When building a multi piece
Vector/Points Formula
Where in the spreadsheet does the formula created in "Part Properties" appear?
New Release Available Today: 22.1.0901.641
We are happy to announce that the update to build 22.1.0901.641 is now available! This Toolbox release addresses several resolutions and modifications regarding Microvellum's general settings, user interfaces, projects, work orders, tool files, Product
Feature Request: Better information on error and popup messages
When processing cabinets it would be nice to have better information in error or popup messages. In this example there is an error in an activity token. It tells me it in an “N” workbook but it doesn’t specify which Parent Subassembly I should be looking
How to Add Identification to Nested Parts
We nest a lot of die wall studs and irregular parts both by the solid model analyzer and coping from AutoCAD to bSolid. We are looking for a way to identify the parts as they are removed from the table. We do not have a labeller on our CNC at this time.
VIMEO Master Class
I notice that the videos in Master Class are locked. How is access gained, to view them?
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