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.
Library Designer - Adding a prompt across multiple products
Build 25.1.129.641 Foundation 25.0813 I want to add two new prompts to multiple products that already have other similar prompts. I've added the new prompts to our Globals and in the Subassemblies, it would be helpful to have them on a local level. I
Bulkhead means selecting more than one wall
Adding a blukhead to wall means that when adding a product to it i get this error as it think its more than one wall.
Toolbox BSB - World USC
In Toolbox BSB when I change the UCS from the World UCS in a certain view and then change the view (say Top View), the UCS does not automatically go back to the World UCS like it does in AutoCAD. Is there a setting to have the World UCS as default when
New BSB Drawing Templates
We created some new default drawing templates for BSB. They are cleaned up and designed to work with BSB and the Foundation Library. If you are having some issues, give these a try.
Rendering Options
What are people doing for rendering options with the move to BSB. BSB is a major downgrade for rendering and its a really hard janky system to get onboard with, made harder that its not me doing it mainly and therefore i haven't learnt the full ins and
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
Hinge Cup Location
I use a blum 110 hinge setup, My hinge cup location used to move slightly from edge depending on my reveal. Now it uses the static number in the globals for cup from edge. Not sure how or when this changed. Anyone have any insight??
SMA - Part with Dados and Cutous
I am using Toolbox BSB, but this issue happens in Toolbox OEM as well. The Solid Model Analyzer does not handle parts that have both dados and cutouts. SMA does not create the correct machining for the dados and/or it skips the cutout. Has anyone else
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.
Stop MV from adding SO many DRAWING SCALES
Is there a way to stop MV from adding so many annotative drawing scales??? Whenever MV draws the 2D ELEVATION (Not a cross section) it adds a bunch of un-necessary anno scales.
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.
Hardware Items in Parts List Review
Just a thought, it would be nice if the Parts List Review command also showed the Hardware Items for the selected product, perhaps in separate tab. Or if someone knows of an easier way to easily/quickly see this, please let me know. As far as I'm aware
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
HTML Report - Product Flatstoken (Picture)
Team, I am trying to have Flatstoken in my HTML reports. I'm check the WMF and Flatstoken before creating the report but is nothing coming. 25.1.1013.641
Control Type Data
Anyone know if there is a character limit on this? Option 1|Option 2|, etc, etc. Getting an invalid formula, and the only thing I can come up with is a character limit. Also, if that's the case, do you know what the limit is?
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
shadowline corner releif
hey all does anyone know where i can find the setting to change the height of relief mine is currently 11mm but cutter is 12mm see screen shot what i mean
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.
ElvNoOutline System Prompt
Is there a way to manipulate the size of the outline? Typically it just seems to go with the overall product width & height, but have an older product where this is not true (or so it seems). Would be helpful to be able to adjust this for suspended products
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 ?
Feature Request: Shelf Specific construction options
As per the title, id like to request that shelves get their own global construction option method/choice, we currently dado and screw, but all the benefits of this are now outweighed by doing them as just screw. The issues ive had is we have had shelfs
Drawer - Base Cabinet - Drawer Division not Update the Drawers size if it doubled
Team, When using a double drawer division, the drawer size is not updated, causing the drawer to be inside the division. Also, it is doing only dowels on the front stretcher, not on the back. 25.1.826.641
Feature Request - New Nesting Options
As it stands, when we process a nest, the g code is being written regardless of whether or not i think the given sheets are acceptable. I would like an option on the below screenshot to be able to basically hold off creating labels and gcode until i'm
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
Anyone Else Having a Hard Time Adjusting to BricsCAD?
Hey everyone, Just wondering how people are getting on with the move from AutoCAD to BricsCAD with Microvellum. Personally, I’m finding it a bit tough to adjust – things just feel different, and it’s taking some getting used to. Curious if others are
Build Update
I was wondering if anyone had an older OEM build update. We are wanting to rollback to a previous build, but don't have the older one saved. The one we are looking for is. Build 25.1.0129.641. Appreciate any help.
SMA - Added Parts
Trying to SMA a 3d solid from Autocad - radiused top to a bench. When i SMA it there is added triangular piece. Any thoughts as to why this extra piece gets created? Thanks
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.
Machining from PLINE Not Showing Up in Work Order
I’ve created machining tokens using the 2D Part Editor, but nothing shows up when I process the Work Order. Has anyone else run into this issue, or know what I might be missing?
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"?
Why does the Nailer Construction Method get Overwritten by Finished End Options
I recently had an issue where the nailers were dadoing into all my finished ends. The Construction Method for the Nailers were set to NONE. The Construction Method of the Finished Ends are set to Dado. I found that the Dado Machine Token is set to look
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.
Creating Elevation and Dimensions are showing up as Blocks or 3-D objects not 2D
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
Feature Request: 3-Sided Notch with Adjustable Radius
Hey everyone, I’d love to see a new machine token added, something similar to 3SIDEDNOTCH, but with radius corners that can be specified by the user. Right now, 3SIDEDNOTCH creates a square-cornered notch, but since a round cutter can't produce a perfectly
Global control for Division text
Global options to display Elevation and Cross Section division text would be nice. We don't want to display them and need to delete the values in three division subassemblies with each library update. Build 25.1.421.641 Foundation 25.0813
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