Add Pocket Mortise as Hardware Array
We are converting from Mozaik to Microvellum. My shop uses Pocket holes to attach face frames to cases and we machine the mortises on the CNC. Currently Microvellum does not have an option for Pocket mortises to be a hardware array. Since Pocket mortise
Adding Bottom Skin to Upper cabinets
I need to add a 1/4" plywood "Skin" to the bottom of our upper cabinets. This is used to finish off the bottoms and hide any gaps at the walls. Does M.V. have anything like that ? If not, any ideas on how to proceed would be appreciated.
Help Shape Our New Advanced Countertop Product
Hi everyone, As we shared in our Q4 roadmap webinar, we’re building an Advanced Countertop product this quarter. We know countertops well, but you’re the ones designing and producing them every day, and we want what we build to match how your shop actually
MCP Connector For AI Agents
I wouldn't be surprised if this has already been brought up or is in the works in some way, but looking at Autodesk’s new "Claude for Creative Work" integration for Fusion 360, and a similar MCP connector approach here would be a game-changer. It would
Drafting in Microvellum by prompting with Claude (AI)
Hi guys, I succeeded in drafting with Claude (AI) in Microvellum. It checks my drawings for mistakes, does a lot of altering for me, adjusts cabinets & whole rooms according to measurements on site. I just prompt it, as if it were an intern. I still check
Cannot Delete Project/template properties
Our user defined project properties have a couple of duplicate properties, and when I right click on the property and hit delete project property nothing happens. When I right click and select show template properties it does not show any duplicated values.
Legacy Optimizer
We are using the Legacy optimizer yet and I am wondering if that is the reason these plywood diewall plates "allegedly" don't fit on a 4x8 sheet with sheet grain length turned on in the material file, part grain turned off. My guess is that if I turn
Microvellum Build 26.1.1012.641 Is Now Available!
We’re happy to share that Microvellum 26.1.1012.641 is now publicly available, bringing more fixes and improvements than any update we’ve released before. This release includes 360 changes, with 250 bug fixes and 110 improvements. To put that into perspective,
How do I print 11 x 17 shop floor drawings?
The title says it all.
Extruded Plates not Following Construction Path
Hi all, I am trying to extrude using a radiused construction path. Even though my plate and my stud have the same base point, my studs are following the construction path but my plate is not. I've tried messing around with offsetting the base points of
Fatal Error
When I process a project, I sometimes get a Fatal Error and Microvellum needs to shut down. I process the job, assign the machining center to the parts and process the parts. When the processing is completed, the Fatal Error pops up, and Microvellum closes
How to show Edge Band Marker?
I'm getting request from the cnc operator to know on the Nesting Optimization Report which edges are to be edge band. Is there a way to have this identified on the report like an x symbol?
MV Undo Command / Compare Tool
I feel like it would be extremely useful to have a MV Undo command, Maybe there are some major technical hurdles here but it seems like one of the biggest improvements to useability as a new adopter... Adding this from the comments below for better visibility.
Super annoying pop up error
"An error occured trying to close the Part Properties window. Please close the Part Properties interface and try the operation again." This error pop up despite no other menu is open and has to be closed 4 times. The pop up happens whenever i try to access
Please implement proper archiving!
Here at Homestead, we have thousands of projects in Microvellum dating back more than 10 years, and our database has grown to over 80 GB. We're reaching the point where its size is noticeably affecting performance. Years ago, we could archive projects
Feagure request: vaulted ceilings that work:
Why when drawing walls am i limited in which way the angle goes, what am i missing? Surely i dont have draw the wall backwards and work that way because the angle is 1 direction, well houses arent built that way so what do i do? we were taught draw walls
radius corner on removable panels
Idk if this is different in the newer library but when i want a removable panel cutout of the thick back of a cabinet, the corners are radius'd, so the removable panel needs to also have a radius. In CCL, I can't figure out a good way to make the corners
Is There an Option to Grain Match for a Work Order?
Currently panels are placed by size to best fit on a sheet resulting in a 3 bank of drawers scattered over multiple sheets. Is there a way to have the nesting done so they are on the same sheet without having to generate a work order for each individual
Access Panel & cabinet modification options
The Access panel is very helpful, but just noticed it doesn't work with a stepped back, It does the panel itself, but have to manually do the carcass cutout with draw part in 2d, Anyone found a way to get the access panel to do the cutouts with cabinet
How to add edge band for a sub-assembly of a sub-assembly?
Using a base cab with waste bin pullout. The work order shows the front panel has no edge band (EB) on Width 2. I'm used to adding EB in the subassembly under Parts. But in this case, the finished face is in the subassemblies of the subassemblies. That
Submit a request button not working on website
Hello, I am trying to contact Microvellum to no avail. The submit a request button on the website isn't working. We tried on another work station and we still have the same issue. Does someone else has this issue? Can someone from Microvellum contact
XML Import
I imported the sample XML file from here: https://community.microvellum.com/portal/en/kb/articles/xml-import#XML_Category I am using the latest version of BSB & the foundation library. After importing, with the select room open, I right-click and select
Where to disable automatic label printing
The AI assistant or tech support hasnt been able to help me on this issue. Ever since I updated MV a couple months ago (version 26.1.915.641 - BETA), a toggle has been switched on somewhere to automatically print labels when I go to process a project
Saving Walls
How do i save walls back to the library? We are trying to have our walls come in with a hatch, but not the full wall. we want to show studs/wall build. I modified the 2D Plan View instructions, copying the original DRAWPOLYLINE, and adding/subtracting
Feature Request: Angled Dimension direction fix
Someday, I hope we see those sweet 3d dimension tokens that so many of us voted for. I also hold out hope for a fix to the angled dimensions being drawn the wrong (flipped) direction. This is what we currently get with dims that have different X and Y
Edgeband Thickness
We use 0 thickness for our edging and premill the edging thickness at the machine. Can we fix the edging thickness to accept 0 for the thickness. Right now I type in 0.000, and you would think that would be the same as 0, but it isn't. If I don't, get
Create negative forms for Corian molding
We need to cover this with Corian, and the shop is asking for ribs to put across the heated Corian to hold it to the shape. I would pull out one rib at a time from the drawing to work on it. Is there a way to automatically follow the contour of the curve
Feature Request: Built in variable to reference maximum material size. (Width/Length)
Similar to how we can add the term _Thickness to a material name to get the actual material thickness; I would like to see us have the ability to have _Width and _Length to reference the maximum sheet size whether it's the Width/Length. This would allow
Lamello Tenso
Is the T_Slot route for the Tenso connector available in the foundation library? I only see boring tokens, probably for the locating pins.
"Refresh Item Numbers from Database" isn't reliable.
Elevation item number missing 6th digit but correctly shown in the Product List. Process 1. Use Product List to renumber item 2. Activate "Refresh Item Numbers from Database" 3. Item Number update but miss last digit. To Fix. 1. Open product viewer 2.
Generic Appliance for integrated panel
Could we please get a generic appliance that can easily change name? I'm currently using a "dishwasher" as the ice maker but the name is hard coded I'm told. It'll be nice if this could happen in the product prompt instead. It's not important in most
Feature Request - More Batch Name Options
When i create a new nest using this It asks for a batch name. When i type a name and realise oh i forgot something, cancel, go back and change it and then do it again, i can no longer use that same name which is silly. It shouldnt reserve that name until
Product - DRAW ONLY
Is there a way to make a product DRAW ONLY? Example, quartz countertops and splash. We don't produce them, but I'd like to be able to have them shown in the drawing just as any other product but not be included in a production nest when I window the whole
Operation Overflow - Processing
Anyone knows how to fix this issue ?
Default Product Dimension Layer
Problem: All 2D products, whether drawn in elevation, section, or plan have dimension lines set to a specific layer in the globals and in the options under CAD. I understand that the 'CAD Options' dimension layer controls all dimensions drawn. There are
Adjustable Leg Toe Kick Facia
Hello, How do I add a toe-kick facia over the adjustable legs? Design Drawing What I have now Thank you for your assistance.
Vauth Sagel Bins
Hi @Lenny Scianna, Do you know if the Vauth sagel range of bins (VS ENVI SPACE) are planned for library development in the near future? I was going to create our own but thought it would be worth checking Thanks!
Scrap/Offal management improvement.
We really want to utilize the scrap option in MV but find it lacking options and decision points. Here are things I'd like to see added: 1. Define scrap in the nest drawing and have it stored - Have a button on the nest palette that will allow us to draw
Feature Idea
It would be helpful if you could assign perfect graining containers using a similar interface to how you can renumber products. Ideally, you would just enter the command, then enter the grain container, and then select all the products you want to add
Master Multi Carcase Vertical Designer Cabinet FF
The library currently has a Master Multi Carcase Designer Cabinet FF that is horizontal. Can we get one that is Vertical? Thanks! @Latisha Dauby
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