Microvellum in a networked environment
Currently we are running Microvellum using a local databases. As we grow, we can see the validity of all users accessing a single database / library. Are there any good resources for moving to a networked setup like this? TIA
Subassembly inserts
Hello, I have created a new "Rollout en U" Subassembly now I would like it to appear in my "subassembly inserts". what should I do?
Windows 11 Compatibility
Hello Microvellum Community! Microsoft Windows 11 is now available and boasts ease of use and increased performance over its predecessor. We are pleased to announce that our Quality Assurance and Development teams have conducted thorough testing, and
Microvellum YouTube Videos
Hey all, I have slowly been trying to start recording some videos on topics that I either get asked about often or need to teach and share with customers and clients about Microvellum. I've linked two of them below that I have recently published on YouTube.
Modify Subassemblies formulas when adding a new one
Hi. I wonder how I can push the Formulas when i'm adding a new subassembly from the command prompt. I can push the Width, Height and Depth with a formula (=L!Inside_Width). I'm trying to force the Base Point X, Y and Z. I know that I can access those
Ac Repair Fleming Island
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V67 error Index was out of range.
Has anybody seen this error before? It all of a sudden started appearing anytime we try to process a line. It doesn't matter if it is an existing job or a new job.
autolabeling reprint
Hi; to remake parts outside of Microvellum, Just scan the barcode of face 5 for the unit program and remake the part, its work perfectly! but I find it difficult to reprint the label, because the name of the label is not saved on the DB. Can you add
New Toolbox Release Available Today! | Build 22.1.1123.641
We are happy to announce that the update to build 22.1.1123.641 is now available! The latest Toolbox Release resolves an important issue regarding the Library Update Utility. For more information regarding this feature please read the complete Release
FLATSHOT VIEW
Hi, I'm trying to get a flatshot (front view) of one specific part/layer. According to this reference: https://community.microvellum.com/portal/en/kb/articles/microvellum-flatshot-token-reference#MICROVELLUM_FLATSHOT_DRAWING_TOKEN Parameter 8 is used
Hardware Polyline with multiple depth
Is it possible to create a polyline from a hardware that have multiple depth. I need to add this hardware: https://www.richelieu.com/documents/docsGr/123/270/8/1232708/1585130_hd.jpg I'm ok with the Associative Polyline from Holes Machining Token for
Finding previous tickets
Hi team! How can I find previous tickets I've been helped with? there's always a good explanation of the solution to the problem and it would be nice to circle back to the solution if you encounter the same problem again (after a few months or whate
Outsourced Drafting & Development
Do you require assistance with the busy Christmas period? I am a qualified Cabinetmaker with 10+ years of experience. I can help with Production drawings, Library development, and Hardware integration within New Zealand and Australia. if you are interested,
Foundation Library wizards
Hi, We're starting out on the new library an are having issues with Wizards 'reverting back to default' when selecting 'Default Drawers'. If we change the 'Default Drawers' as per 'Image A' (attached) it works when you redraw however when you restart
Movento locking device duplicated at product base point
Here was a weird one! The blum tandem locking device didn't do this, but the Movento one did. The item was placed correctly at the drawer box, but is then duplicated at the product base point. I opened the dwg files and discovered the Movento drawings
Problem solving part issue
Can someone inform me how to find this part and identify the problem?
Missing machining
I can't figure out why my machining is not on the nested sheets
2D Drawings
I am modeling a room of casework, and I am trying to create my 2D plan & elevation views through MV. How do I orient my plan and elevation views differently than when they auto-populate?
Machining on Associative Hardware
I'm working on getting the machining in for my institutional hinges, but I've ran into a problem. On one side of the cabinet the machining is correct. While on the other side it has been mirrored over the Y axis. See the attached pictures and you'll see
exlude hardware count on reports?
So, we got a situation in which we are batching some re-make doors and using existing hardware with some new products. we are curious if there is a way to still have the associated hardware machine but exclude those counts in the reports. We tried putting
Moving products from one library to another
What is the best practice to m love products and subs from one library to another? Then identify if there are any parameters that need to be transferred to make it work.
Integration Guide for the Face Frame Expansion Now Available!
Hello Microvellum Community! We are happy to announce that the integration guide for the Face Frame Expansion is now available. The purpose of this guide is to help you understand the capabilities of the Face Frame Expansion and to assist you in its navigation
New Toolbox Release Available Today! | Build 22.1.1105.641
We are happy to announce that the update to build 22.1.1105.641 is now available! The latest Toolbox Release resolves issues in Auto Labeling, Nest Editing, Product Prompts, and Toolfiles. This release also includes a new custom string in the IPP Settings.
Forum Custom Signatures
Is it possible to have a signature as part of a forum post/reply? The signature could include: Software Version Library Version Company City, State, Region, Country info etc...
Angled Cabinet Left and Right Sides
I know there are transition cabinets, diagonal cabinets and rear modifications to chamfer the back corners of cabinets. But what we have is open cabinets where the sides are angled outwards (where the back is narrower then the front) and various included
Back Lock Dado?
I am sure it is something simple that I am just overlooking but I can't seem to get my back dado to show up as a lock dado and not just a regular dado. Anyone have any ideas on this along with changing the dado with to 1/4" instead of the 3/8" shown.
Hiding or not drawing sinks, doors, hardware
I just got MV last week and am working through it and the library that came with it. Is there a way to not draw sinks, doors, hardware etc like how you can un-select to draw counter tops? Thanks Mike
How to Use "Formula Driven Materials"
When the drawing practice you use in a project (lets say 100 - 200 Products) is drawn in one "MODEL SPACE" environment, numbering each product starting with the Room Number. (I.E. 101-01, 210-01) and you have three different PL colors thru out the job.
Fields
Where is there documentation to pull in the current room into a text field?
Properties that push to blocks
Other than inside of Project and Room properties, is there any other location to push info to blocks with MV? I have an attribute definition that is populating, but I can not find where the value is being pulled from.
Configuration Manager (Quick steps to connect a new user to your data)
DID YOU KNOW… That you can easily connect your new users or new PC to the same server data configuration as your other users by just Exporting and Importing your Configuration information. To do this open your Toolbox application. Once on the Splash
Turning off Glueing and Inserting on 3-4 sided doweled parts.
I have a gannomat index dowel machine that we output the code from microvellum and they are read on the machine to via barcode to call each parts code. We have run into issues with 3 and 4 sided doweld parts becuase they have to be ran in a certain order
Draw 2D Wall Elevation
I would like to know where I can identify 2 things: 1. Where do I locate the information that tells mv to draw the elevation label. 2. After purging the label and then redrawing the wall, the block attributes are not coming in at the right location.
Division Help
I am not sure how to offset the division from being centered on this tall cabinet and have the adjustable shelves follow if that makes sense. Thanks
JIT debugging error
I am experiencing this error. What I did was, "Add New Empty Product", then "Part Properties". The I tried to type in a name for a new part and this error was thrown. I did some messing around with "LAYERON" and "LAYEROFF" this morning and now the error.
Associative Dowel boring [Hole Token]
I'm using the Holes token from MV and I'm encountering an issue with a side apron doweling into wood legs. The holes are offset 0.475mm. The front and back aprons are using the same token and don't have the issue. Has anyone seen this before?
Wrong Item number
Hello, I've numbered a cabinet 'X3.1' just for finding it easier, then copied it and renumbered to 2.2 . But somehow the toolbox 'remembers' that X3.1 number and now every time I copy something it gets a default X3.2 number and I get tons of messages
Formula Material Sheet Sizes Based on Part Sizes
Can a formula material sheet size reference a part size? I am trying to create a sheet for each panel to allow our beam saw to recut panels. Example: ="3-4in MDF (" & L!Part_Width & "x" & L!Part_Length & ")" --> 3-4in MDF (24x48)
island detection default settings
Hi, is there any way to change the default settings so that when I type BO, and the dialogue box comes up, the island detection option is NOT checked? I never need to detect islands, but after updating AutoCAD 2023 with MV, for some reason is always activated,
formulas
Hi we are new to the MV program and we forgot what this formula means, =M2U(13.5,4) We now its a conversion of mm to inches but can some one explain what numbers go where? thanks for the help.
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