Adding Hinge to MV
I made a model of an Accurate Offset Pivot Hinge that we use often in our company. How do I add this into Microvellum? I'm familiar with the workbook designer so if anyone could guide me though doing it there it would be appreciated! I've added the dwg.Reinstalling Toolbox Standard
Once in a while Toolbox must be uninstalled prior to upgrading to a newer version of AutoCad. (Because your existing version of Toolbox doesn't recognize or support the newer version of AutoCad.) There's a knowledge base article that discusses this operation,project export
Is there a way to export a project without all the irrelevant hardware? 1 project export - 6gbDrawing Subassemblies Only
It seems that we often get involved in projects that involve re-facing only. New Doors, Drawer Fronts and sometimes even new Drawer Boxes. Is there a way to draw and get a cutlist for those Subassembly parts only without drawing a whole cabinet?External exe file trigger
Wondering if any knows if the post processor can trigger an external exe file at all? We use an external program called Cobus for single part parametric programs and when it runs the post, i can make it trigger an external exe file (sending in a few environmentalSQL CE Viewer, Projects Rows Empty (Minus LinkIDCategory and ID)
Hi, We exported and archived tons of projects, it looks like some random (95) garbage rows still exist in the database. Is it safe to just delete these? If so, what is the best method to? Thanks, -JamesUsing Microvellum Remotely ( Azure Cloud, RDP, SQL, Remote Workforce / employees, Cloud based SQL Servers,
Using microvellum remotely has been an issue. Issues doing it the wrong way: 1) Internet Lag ( slow connection to your work device ) 2) using RDP without proper protection on both ends ( remote computer and office machine ). You open up your computerHelp .top drawer issues
What did I do? I'm assuming I did something. top drawers are coming in super tall .and no info in top drawer opening measurements. I was getting my drawers to how I wanted. I cant see anything I did in global and I don't remember messing with look upNew Foundation Library Release Available Today: Build 25.0319
We are happy to announce that a new update for the Foundation Library, Build 25.0319 is now available! The latest release of Microvellum's Foundation Library includes resolutions for numerous issues, updates to existing products to improve functionality,Change material defaults foundation library
In the Foundation Library, does anyone know the best location to change the Material defaults in the Foundation library so that the changed material shows in the cut parts wizard? Should I change the Material Name under the LookUp Table in the M workbook?Who has moved from Component Library to Foundation Library
Who has moved from Component Library to Foundation Library and HOW did you do it?? My gosh!! SO many things different, moved and why did that change??? While other things ... ok that's the same atleast ... LOL Where did you start??? ... Because wow!!Drawer Stacks – Top Drawer Height to use Default Height?
Is it possible in the CCL libraries to have the drawer stack cabinets and the drawer stack subassemblies to come in and use the Default Top drawer height and then equal out the other drawers? In our residential side: On our 1.25 Overlay cabinets we useField measuring L shaped countertops
I was wondering what methods are good for field measuring long L shaped countertops if you don't have a laser scanner. We have some long ones coming up where a template would be getting out of hand due to the overall size. We have an angle finder tool,Drawer Box Dowel Holes
If I want my Drawer Box Dowel Holes to always have 32mm spacing (1.25984") and 3/4" from edge, how should these window options be setup? Thanks in advance.A Personal Note from David Fairbanks, President of Microvellum
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has anyone had a product with quite a few parts take over an hour to process? i have an SMA product that has a lot of parts with routs and it has been over an hour and it still hasn't finished.Shadow 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 22.1005Drawer Front Set Screw Holes Machining
Our shop recently came across this issue after updating to 24.1127 where our drawer fronts were receiving holes for set screws when we previously did not have them process on the CNC. We checked through all of our global settings and found that thereShelf Hole starting point
Hi In the foundation library with added office expansion We sometimes have some products such as bookcases where we want continuous shelf holes starting at the same distance from the bottom of the panel. In the past I thought i had it working but maybeSheet Size
What step am I missing to process a part that is 45.5 X 120. I have added the material and still get the error message.Master Cabinet vs. Starter cabinet
What is the difference between the Master cabinet series and the starters, or even open cabinets? For what I've tried to make, they all seem like basically the same thing. What am I missing?How to get Material Grain Direction on a Report
I'm trying to make a CSV file, its going well, but we need an indication of the grain for the material being used for the part. I can get Part.Grain, however I dont know how to get Part.Material.Grain. Also, is it possible to know if the part has machiningNew Toolbox Release Available Today: Build 25.1.0307.641
We are happy to announce that Toolbox build 25.1.0307.641 is now available! This build includes resolutions for issues with opening material files, errors occurring upon opening reports, copying rooms, and more. Please refer to the complete Release NotesNew Toolbox Release Available Today: Build 25.1.0213.641
We are happy to announce that Toolbox build 25.1.0213.641 is now available! This build includes resolutions for issues with stay-down nesting, adding 3 new options to the nest settings to address them, as well as an improvement for Drawing Products inFoundation Library Update Error - *This is not a valid update package*
Hello, Something strange is happening while attempting to update the foundation library using the utility. We downloaded the correct version as per the instructions on the foundation library downloads page. Once we have selected it and begin the update,Drawer Front Adjusters for False Fronts
I just recently switched over from the component library to the Foundation. The one thing that helps production when I was using the old library is the option to use drawer front adjusters on the sink false fronts. I do not see this option in the FoundationBlum Pull-Out Shelf Lock
Can this shelf be added in the library infrovment listRAMPING OUT TOO SOON
We're using a Shopsabre IS510 and I feel like we need to make the ending ramp longer in the code for cutting out our parts. At this point it's leaving a hump in the cutout piece. Has anyone had any issue with this and cured it?error "the selected solids are not affiliated with any products in this builder session"
I have deleted, redrawn, made new smart layers but the removable panels for my diewall keep getting this error. So I cant' save it. Any help would be appreciated."IF" Formula
How do I combine 2 "if" statements, with different results, in the same formula? =IF(L!Anchor_To_Wall=1,IF(L!Base_Cabinet,-G!Base_Cabinet_Wall_Offset,0)) =IF(L!Anchor_To_Wall=1,IF(L!Tall_Cabinet,-G!Tall_Cabinet_Wall_Offset,0))Can't Open New Case
I can't create a new support case from within Microvellum and I can't create a new support case from the portal either. (infinite spinning circles)New Toolbox Release Available Today: Build 25.1.0129.641
We are happy to announce that Toolbox build 25.1.0129.641 is now available! This build includes resolutions for a variety of issues with the Solid Model Analyzer, as well as a few additions to the analyzation settings. Please refer to the complete ReleaseMake Section View Transparent
How do I remove this gray background from my section view generated by MV, also why is the back of my drawer box not showing?Import projects from other cabinet design software e.g. CV, Mozaik, Palette Cad etc. and from Excel spreadsheet
Hi, We run a cut to size business for cabinet makers and have had enquires from customers who use software other than Microvellum like Cabinet Vision, Mozaik, Palette Cad, CabMaster etc. They ask, is it possible to import a project from their softwareLook Up Tables
I have an issue with Lookup Tables and Hardware. We are adding different shelf clips to our hardware list so they show up on the hardware processing lists. I added a Hafele pin to the hardware tab in the material files and went to the look up table forMac Platform
Does anyone know if Microvellum is available a MAC platform? We have a user that might be working remotely but only has a mac system at home.Product Name Font Increase
I'm trying to increase the size of the Product Name on the Plan View. Under the AutoCAD properties if I increase the Paper Text Height it works, but I want to save this setting to the Dimension style, however Annotative dimension settings appear to beUnhandled Exception Error while working on my project
Hi, I have encounter this issue rarely, still it is better to have a discussion on how to fix it. Normally I just restart my program and it went back normal again without the error, but I would like to know if others have occur this issue and have a permanentMV Development - Subassembly name references in product prompts
Some product prompts reference subassemblies by name, which is a problem when we save new subassemblies with a unique name to avoid overwriting with updates. The unique subassemblies are not recognized. Example: OR portion of the formula in the valueFEATURE REQUEST: Add Search Function to find Jobs when Exporting Projects
I need to export a bunch of random projects, and the only way to know where they are is click Projects Button and run a search. Then write its folder path down and manually find it in Database Management. Is there a better way to export a bunch of projectsNext Page
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