Autocad 2026 setup
For anyone that's interested, I got AutoCAD 2026 to work with Microvellum. There is a huge improvement in speed when it comes to anything 3D, so I myself am sticking with it, and testing seems to work with both SQL Server and CE. Install instructions
Wall and Subassembly with electrical outlets - for anyone interested
For anyone interest I've attached a Room Component Wall and a product subassembly with electrical outlets. Disclaimer - I created it in an imperial foundation library 25.0418 and tested it pretty good, shouldn't be any issues. If you do find any, I'd
How can I make Microvellum pretty and uniform?
We just got Microvellum up and running...but really need to adjust a few things to make it look better. We have had a week of on site training; but the topic of setting up the appearance of graphics (title block, dimensions, notes, etc) was not covered.
Corner Cabinets Master/Product Starter (FaceFrame / Frameless) - Multiple Vertical Bays
Being in a company that does both residential and commercial we run into a number of things that we would like to see added to the baseline library of both the FaceFrame and Frameless cabinet libraries. One of the things that has come up recently in our
Consultant
In what ways have any of you changed the way you engineer or draft to accommodate cheaper labor in the shop that may or may not know how to read prints very well?
Drawer Front and Drawer Box List Order
In Foundation Library 25.0418 when we select a Drawer Stack Cabinet why is the Bottom Drawer Front in the Calculator or Drawer Box list in the prompts have the Bottom listed after the Top and the Second, Third etc. listed after, this is very confusing
New Foundation Library Release Available Today: Build 25.0523
We are happy to announce that a new update for the Foundation Library, Build 25.0523 is now available! New releases of Microvellum's Foundation Library include resolutions for numerous issues, numerous enhancements to existing products and variables,
How to change Final widths or heights of a custom cabinet
Ive edited a cabinet and saved it as a custom product, so ive moved the bottom panel to overlay the bottom instead of sitting between the sides, however when creating it and setting a height in product prompts, it is now bigger by the thickness of the
Exclude a router from IRIB
With the resent improvements in IRIB some of the routes that used to be ignored are now included in the boarder "envelop", routers like edge profile bits (that run on the perimeter of the part) are absorbed in the boarder route if the Z value is through
DOOR STILE AND RAIL WIDTHS
CAN SOMEONE POINT ME TO THE GLOBAL VARIABLE FOR THE 5 PC DOOR STILE AND RAIL WIDTH. I'VE LOOKED EVERYWHERE AND I NEED TO CHANGE THE DEFAULT WHICH IS NOW 2.5"
Any Updates on SMT Development Roadmap?
I have been an advocate for Microvellum's Solid Model Tools since their inception. As time goes by however, these tools are in need of some major improvements. A few things that come to mind: Better analyzation of parts (especially radius parts) to rotate
how to change an existing name on the sheet stock library
Hello Microvellum world, I am trying to rename an existing material name on the sheet stock library, (following a training article instructions) but the edit option is "grayed" out on my window. I've attached a screen shot of the article and a screen
Cabinet sides not showing
When I draw any product none of the cabinet sides or back appear, I assume there's a setting somewhere to show them? or something in the global properties I didn't add?
Explain GETEQ1, GETEQ2, GETEQH and GETEQV better ..
Can some please explain the GETEQ1, GETEQ2, GETEQH and GETEQV better than this FAQ page?? https://community.microvellum.com/portal/en/kb/articles/eq-functions Starting with a blank Misc Starter Part. I want an item of QTY X [Variable Name: SLATS] equally
Associative Dado w/Router
When I change the DADO/Tongue to be placed center on the Nailer it does not change the position of the side DADO to match? If it is Associative why isn't it working? What step am I missing?
How to search for library update fixes?
If I have an error or an issue with my current library but I'm not sure if its a new problem or not..... how do i look to see if it was fixed in a newer version? Is there a way to search for that?
parametric MV booth
Hi I'm trying to figure out a way to create a booth seating product in MV. I would like it to be adjustable. Has anyone done this? What formulas do I need for the angles?
Deleting custom product from library??
Can anyone tell me how to delete a custom product I saved back to my library? I can't seem to figure it out. Thanks!
Edge band
Hello, Can somebody please help me? I need to show the edge band on fixed and adjustable shelves. thank you.
Note on Updating to Build 25.1.0519.641
Some users updating to the latest Toolbox build (25.1.0519.641) with SLA-type licenses have reported temporary loss of access to certain modules. This is due to a coding change in the build that interacts with the updated automated module-enablement process.
New Toolbox Release Available Today: Build 25.1.0616.641
We are happy to announce that Toolbox build 25.1.0616.641 is now available! This build includes resolutions for issues with offset routing as well as an adjustment to G-code value rounding. Please refer to the complete Release Notes for more information
Microvellum Q&A Sessions
This post catalogs Microvellum's Q&A Drop-In Sessions from the year of 2023 to the present day. In Q&A sessions, Microvellum's team of experts help answer questions from clients regarding Toolbox, product engineering, software updates, troubleshooting,
Stock MV Countertop W/ Subtrate 2d Elevation Issues
Hey All, So, this stock product works perfect and don't need to remake, but it draws a rectangular box on my 2d elevations that's the size of the wall and to the height of the countertop. It puts it on a 2D_ELV layer which i can't find in the product
Getting fatal errors
It seems like a graphics issue to me. Is this still normal? Forgive me as it has been a while since I've been using MV heavily. I'm using an rtx 3080 and all the settings are set to be using it. I don't really feel like a ticket is warranted. I'm also
labels report from report groups?
i tried to include a labels report in my reports group but it comes out blank. works fine manually. any thoughts?
Custom tool profile not applying - cutting all material to full depth
Hello, I have several panels where I want some edges of the back faces mitered at 45 degrees. I originally accomplished this with the miter machine token which accomplished the look in model space but did not appear in the CNC nesting. As I understand
Peanut 1 Connector Tooling
Hello, We are setting up our tooling for the Peanut 1 connectors, but we cannot locate the proper settings for the tools, such as feed rate, RPM's, etc. Does anyone have this information they'd be willing to share? Thank you so much!
Changes made to a lookup table revert/wont save
Im working on a project where a base cabinet has a different drawer/edgeband color for the drawer faces than the doors. I have been able to get the drawer face material to be different by using material pointers, that one was easy. I also changed the
Videos and training about server setup and database management
Is using Microvellum on a server a taboo topic? Why are there no videos or training materials to assist? I think I know why but I would like to find out from the community. I found 1 video from an old wood hacks about using the library designer. Is this
Product Labels by Batch
I'm running into a problem with the product label report. I can't get it to filter by batch. The product data has a column I could set up as a workorder relation (LinkIDWorkOrder) but there's no batch column (LinkIDWorkOrderBatch). Right now, I have the
New library setup on server
Hello guys, I am wondering to ask how to do make a new environment on server. Are the same process as is for the local setup? I would like to install new library on server but still keep the existing one, to test them and make own setup before total transition.
Looking for someone using Nesting in Northern Indiana
We are a small cabinet shop in Northern Indiana, and have a panel saw and a vertical CNC. We are looking at getting a nested cnc to replace them both. If you are using the nesting module with a nested cnc in Northern Indiana, I'd love to take you to lunch
Floating License quitting out while I'm logged in at work
We upgraded to one of the most recent versions of toolbox recently I received this error while I had active connection to the server and internet: Then I clicked Refresh License in Toolbox/Help, 10 minutes later I got another error (No screen shot, it
Cut parts wizard disappeared
Hello i was working on specification group but cut parts wizard disappeared. How could i fix it?
Splitting Panel
Some of my panels exceed the sheet size limits for nesting. Is there a function in Microvellum to automatically or manually split them?
Closet Module
Hello Community, We're Looking into expanding our business and get in the Residential Closet Industry; We're looking for a software that is a good production and sales tool. Does anyone use the Microvellum Closet Module? Could you share your experience
New Toolbox Release Available Today: Build 25.1.0603.641
We are happy to announce that Toolbox build 25.1.0603.641 is now available! This build includes resolutions for issues with nest tabbing, sawing operations with specific file outputs, imported product files being named incorrectly, and more. Please refer
Subassembly Library Management
I'm curious if anyone on CCL has had to clean up a really rough library and dealt with duplicate subassemblies? Is there a good way to sort the wheat from the chaff without having to test each one individually? If I do have to test them, does anyone have
How are people handling multiple "custom" pulls on a project or room?
I should start off with the fact that we are currently still running the CCL 50.3 library. Being in the residential sector we have many jobs that have 8+ pulls per room or job. We have one now where we have 10+ pulls in only 3 different rooms. For us,
adding hardware
hey guys does anyone know a good video of how to add new hardware into MV
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