October release recording
does anyone know where to find the recordings for the webinar last week?
Missing Reports ?
Anyone know why there are missing reports ? I have all notifications for errors while processing turned on and did not get any errors but still missing reports on these simple products. This seems to be happening more often over all projects , one or
2D Instruction Sub Assembly On Every Product
I know that this is not an easy ask as it is editing every product in the library to make this happen, But this needs to be done on your guys end. Please get the 2D instruction Sub Assembly in every product and take out any baked in instructions from
Dynamic Product Image
How do I remove a Dynamic Product Image ? if I delete it with an autocad command it reappears with the cabinet is redrawn. If I try to mverase the image it asks me if I want to erase the product, which I do not. What am I missing?
New Foundation Library Release Available Today: Build 25.1024
We are happy to announce that a new update for the Foundation Library, Build 25.1024, is now available! New releases of Microvellum's Foundation Library include resolutions for numerous issues, numerous enhancements to existing products and variables,
Dowel hole placement
Can dowels be place off center of a vertical division? Can they be placed a fixed value from the reference face? We use both 3/4" and 1" thick material for partitions (divisions) but our horizontal boring machine bores at a fixed .375 from edge or reference
Help with Door Workbook
I'm hoping someone can explain why several of my door types that appear in my door workbook do not show up in the prompt drop down window as possible options. I'm attaching two screen shots. One of my workbook showing all the door styles in the "Generic_Five_Piece"
Face 6 Machining
I have an on going project that has face 6 machining. And I have at times thought that there should be a method to generate a panel with those parts, I process face 5 then have the operator flip and reposition the parts for face 6, I generate an additional
UNWANTED DOOR HANDLES
Is there a setting to not add handles to cabinets, other than having to select the check box "No Handle" for every cabinet placed?
Lost Microvellum launch screen on BSB
I downloaded MV BSB to give it a shot this morning and ran into an issue. I made some customizations to my workspace and must have made an error saving it as I no longer have a Microvellum Toolbar, I could not get the toolbar back using the MVTB7 command.
Unwanted Squares
Hi Anyone know how to remove those square in the drawing We checker all Autocad Options and MV Optiosn and cant find the reasons Help Please
October 28th Training
Hello all, I wanted to check in an see how many people will be at tomorrows training at MV HQ. Myself and three other of our engineers will be up there. Looking forward to getting to know others in the community as well as learning BSB.
Hello Tech Support
I figured I would post here for some feed back and see if I need to submit a Case. I use Edit Multiple Product Prompts when needed, I went to use it yesterday and I get this message I always double click the chain icon to activate the command and I now
New Toolbox Release Available Today: Build 25.1.1013.641
We are happy to announce that Toolbox build 25.1.1013.641 is now available! This build includes resolutions for multiple issues with interoperability between functions in Toolbox BSB and Toolbox AC, UI, and a few issues that would cause fatal errors.
Beta Block Nesting Optimizer Focus Group Invitation
We’re getting close to taking the Block Nesting Optimizer out of Beta, and I’d love to have a conversation with those of you who’ve been using it. If you're open to participating in our upcoming Focus Group, Wednesday, October 22, at 1:30 PM, and providing
Edge banding location missing on Nest Report
Is there a Nest Report that has the location for the edge banding marked on the part ? The Nesting Optimization Report does not indicate where to edge band. Can this be added ? Also it doesn't show face 6 machining on my divisions.
ITEM Number String in reports
Looking for information on how the item number string variables work in report designer. Where it groups the item numbers for similar parts using a variable. I'm trying to use the strQtyItemNumberString variable from the Buyout report in a different report.
Chase cutout cabinets difficulty?
How hard would it be to configure these chase cutout cabinets? No two are really the same. ANY suggestions would be great. Thanks
FEATURE REQUEST: Dark Mode for Forums and KB
I don't know if this is possible or not, but I'd love it! This page is the brightest window I have open. In low-light environments one may need sunglasses to view this page. HA! But seriously, it would be nice. Anyone else? I know dark mode has been requested
Unwanted dowels in back
I am using screw construction for my backs. MV thinks I want Dowels too, I do not ha ha. I Why or what is causing the dowels to be added when they are not selected for the back construction? More importantly how do I remove the machining and have the
No Door Hinge Machining
Can someone tell me how to turn off the machining for the hinge plates in my cabinet. I have been asked to not machine holes for hinge Blum hinge plates and don't know if there is an easy way or where to do this. Any help is appreciated.
TWO DIFFERENT GRAIN DIRECTIONS
is it possible to have horizontal grain for base cabinet backs and vertical grain for upper and tall cabinet backs in the same room ?
Hinges
I have just change a corner door hinge machining from a routered 35mm hole to a bore 35mm hole.(Blum Bi-Fold 60deg Knock-in). I was wondering do I need to change the name in workbook designer so that it wont revert back when I update the program. Also
Perfect Corner
Hi everyone I'm having an issue with Route 3 - Internal Profile not generating correctly. I'm getting the error "Error Creating Offset Geometry" when trying to use the formula in the machining token. The highlighted green area in the formula is linked
BSB adding extra text and dim styles with Component Library
We are still using Component Library and we are testing BSB. We are finding that when we start a new job out template file only has our standard text and dim styles. But after drawing a single cabinet BSB seems to be adding a multitude of additional text
AC COMPANION
Is there a current yearly pricing structure regarding Support and Maintenance for those not making the move to BSB. I am speaking about a single license.
Processing Station_ Settings
I am setting up to nest some parts and I have a question about the meaning of one. Can someone explain what this setting is for, I don't understand it. What is "Set Mill"?
Converting Text into polylines
We are routing unit number plates and need to routes using a specific font, is there a way within MV to convert text to polylines? I've tried the AutoCAD commands to no avail.
Update
I received an email about bsb update dated Oct 11. Toolbox bsb025 Install .zip 25.1.1013/25.0919 Is this an update or full install. I have down loaded it but I don't want to run this till I know what it all means ? Cheers Scott
Help Boxes expire too quickly
these pop up boxes disappear too quickly for me, do we have any control over this sort of setting to increase the time for me to read it without having to highlight again? Its probably 3 seconds too short, and i like to read them multiple times just to
Community Accessibility Settings (New Controls)
Have you tried the new Accessibility Settings for our Community? Click the circle icon next to your profile image in the upper-right of the Community header. This will open a panel on the right-side of the browser window. Key Features I enabled: Night
Saving New Subassembly - updated values not saving back to library or project.
I am trying to add a new Drawer System to our Component Library, and when I try and save the subassembly back to the library after changes values in the lookup table, and other prompts they are not saving and subassembly reverts back to old values. I
Introducing Toolbox BSB, Built on BricsCAD
Hi Microvellum Community! We’re excited to announce the upcoming release of Toolbox BSB — a bundled installation of our Toolbox platform, now integrated with BricsCAD Pro. Toolbox BSB delivers the trusted Microvellum design-to-manufacturing experience
Foundation Library Cumulative Update Phases
It has come to the attention of the Microvellum team that the phase change in cumulative updates has caused some confusion amongst some clients. As such, we've decided to clarify it with a post to reduce misunderstandings. Microvellum has offered cumulative
Q4 2025 Roadmap Preview
Want to see what we’ll be working on in Q4? Join me and other members of our product team tomorrow at 1:30 PM Pacific Time for our Q4 Roadmap Preview. | Register to attend We’ll chat about what made the list, what didn’t, and have an open conversation
Does anyone have a Buyout Door drilling report that they are willing to share?
We just recently moved over to the Foundation library and are still working out the kinks. Does anyone have a Buyout Door Drilling Report they are willing to share? Thanks, Jason
Bi-Directional SQL Replication
We're in a situation where we may want two people working on the same job while connecting to 2 different datacenters (overseas contractor + local supervisor). Would it be possible for the SQL servers to be synced both ways without making Microvellum
Drawer Box Report is printing incorrect width for drawer.
The drawer report is printing the interior or cabinet bay opening width. 18" wide cab, has a 16.5" opening for drawer. Drawer width should be 15.875" wide but it lists it at 16.5". Any help on how to correct this would appreciated.
Design Data Subassembly List - glitch?
Hi, If a sub assembly is to be changed within design data, when selecting 'show subassembly list', the list is extremely small. This usually occurs if a sub assembly window is opened in the design data. Sometimes if that window is closed, the list may
Added NEW Hinge and machining not showing up in 3D
We added a new hinge, and have all the machining tokens added to the hinge, However we are not getting the associative machining to show on our doors. Anyone have any idea what's going on?
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