BSB or OEM select similar line thicknesses
is there a way to select similar line thicknesses when i import a pdf floor plan? They are on the same layer so when i do select similar it selects everything. And no we don't have autocad architecturals unfortunately
BSB Ghosting when selecting object with text
I get this whenever i select a dimension or attribute block. It shows like every scaled version when i select it and is really annoying. Anyone know the setting to turn this off
Microvellum Crashes When Creating Height Section
I'm encountering an issue where Microvellum consistently crashes whenever I try to create a height section in a project. Build: 25.1.129.641 I've already tried restarting, updating, and reinstalling, but no luck so far. Is anyone else facing this issue
Single Panel Face Frame Door Openings Not Showing/Cut
I've used Microvellum for the last four years at a commercial, frameless cabinet shop, but just opened a new residential shop and it is primarily focused on face frame cabinets. Just completed my data configuration yesterday and set the globals at a standard
Global References
What's the best way to find if a global is referenced anywhere in the products, subassemblies, etc? Wondering for housekeeping purposes.
Toolbox BSB Choppy/Jagged Lines in Model Space
One of the first things I noticed when I installed Toolbox BSB was the jagged and choppy lines in the model space. It really irked me how bad it was looking and just made looking at complicated items SO MUCH WORSE. After some digging I was able to find
Microvellum toolbox pallet
missing microvellum and the toolbox palette is missing. I tried typing in "MVTB7" into the command line, still not showing up. What should I do? Thank you,
BRB Details/Section Annotations
At the moment whatever section/detail you do will come out in order of A, B, C, D etc. Is there a way to have them broken up, and details be changed to D1, D2, D3 and sections to be S1, S2, S3 etc? I could manually change these on autocad, but I cant
Running BSB & BricsCad free Trial (Training) along with OEM & AutoCad (current jobs) in the same Computer
Hello Team, our IT department has asked me to reach out and ask if we can run both scenarios in our computers -BSB & BricsCad free Trial for Training -OEM & AutoCad for current jobs Can we have Both installed in the same Computer? any conflicts? what
Default material setup for new projects
When I create a new project and go to Project Setup > Project Materials > Cut Parts, I set the Specification Group to White Melamine. However, the Current Material underneath still defaults to Black, so I have to manually change it to White Melamine from
Drafting/ Mirovellum Lead Wanted
Drafting Lead & Microvellum / AutoCAD Specialist Historic architectural woodworking company is seeking an experienced Microvellum/AutoCad specialist to lead our Drafting Department. Our company focuses on designing and drafting custom architectural woodwork
Selecting individual cabinet
1. Easy way to select individual cabinet parts? Is there a simple way to select individual parts of a cabinet (e.g. panels or shelves)? When I try to move or delete something, selecting the carcass selects the entire cabinet. Even if I double-click and
Duplicate 3D Autocad parts being created spontaneously
On a number of occasions I'll be working away in Edit Design Data and or Part Properties on a custom product, then discover that a duplicate Autcad model of the entire product has been drawn at the exact location of the MV product. I only realize that
Unit & Unit Costs on Costing Report
Can someone explain to me what Unit and unit costs on the costing report represent? I'm in a metric template, the cost of my material is $48 for a 4x8ft. Measuring currently in linear meters. We can't figure out what the below numbers represent, however
Unit Type Drop down Menu in Metric Template List as SqFt
Hello, Working a metric Template, can someone please let me know how to get the 'Unit Type' to list Square Feet instead of Linear Meters, as shown below?
Toolbox BSB Release Delay
We must announce that the release of Toolbox BSB has been temporarily delayed. This delay is due to an unforeseen data issue within our software management system. Our team is hard at work addressing the issue, which will be resolved as soon as possible.
Another Solid Model issue
So when I go in to edit my curved diewall plate, the polyline in green is showing off the yellow size of the part. Why does it do this? Did I do something wrong?
How To Export DWG to XML?
I'm wondering how I can export my drawing file to an XML file? My goal is to; Export my .dwg to an XML Send the XML to someone They import the XML into Microvellum All the 3D cabinet models and walls are drawn in the same locations that I had in my original
Toolfile Cell Format
Any idea on how to change the cell format in the toolfiles? Text color, etc.
make biscuit joint connection
we decided to built cabinets with biscuit joint, anybody can help how to program it?
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Adding Toe Kick Height to Product Report
Hello, I'm new to Microvellum Reporting and ran into this issue. Our shop had problems with inconsistent toe kick heights—e.g., products built with a 4" kick (because it's standard and we are used to this height) only to be discovered after delivery that
Global Control of Edgebanding for Cabinet Parts
I recently had a couple of hospital projects where GCs and architects requested all open cuts to be edgebanded. As a result, it would be beneficial to have the option to control edgebanding globally, allowing us to easily define which cabinet sides (front,
Toolbox BSB Pre-Release Q&A Session
Join us and our friends at INNERGY on Thursday, July 17th at 1:30 PM PDT, for a live webinar as we share a major step forward in addressing one of the most persistent challenges in our industry. We’ll talk about the future of Microvellum, the issues that
How do i make my rebates or cut outs move with the panel when resizing
ive drawn/ made rebates on my panel i would like to save it as a custom panel, but i want to make it so that when i resize it, the rebate still stays in the same place, if i resize it the rebate either disappears because the panel is now smaller or its
Countertop W Substrate Cross Section Issues
Im having this issue with the stock Countertop W Substrate. When I have a waterfall end, the cross section always draws the build up and return of the product. Id really like to find out where this is being called. Ive checked the design data and part
remote VPN dual screens?
The company I am working with uses SonicWall Global as VPN client and I am trying to figure out a way to use the extruded product builder with only 1 screen. I'm not sure if there is a way to set up the VPN to utilize dual screens or not.. does anyone
Stock Reports Based On Material type
The ability to have stock reports with the type of material and whether its is single beaded or double beaded etc
See Toolbox BSB (BricsCAD) in Action at AWFS 2025
Hi Microvellum Community! Are you headed to Las Vegas for AWFS 2025? Be sure to stop by, say hello to our team and see Toolbox BSB in action! Toolbox BSB delivers the trusted Microvellum experience, now also running within the BricsCAD environment. It
Access Panel (Two-Line Cut Issue)
The software is not creating a second pass to remove outside edge of material on access panels. The interesting thing is it only does it on the access panel. The back it goes into does create the double line to remove the material. Any thoughts? Please
Help Me With SMT
I recently started looking into the solid model extruder and solid model analyzer . In the example below I'd like to combine the two red faces to be one piece. Currently they are two different wall sections and I cant figure out if there's a tool to do
Chevron Wine Cabinet?
I do not see this option in the library. Or am I missing it? See below, trying to get something to match the designers drawings and not 100% where to go for this. Also if someone has done this, what is the construction method for this?
Materials Import spreadsheet - Custom Hatches
We are currently using the Materials Import spreadsheet to add and update materials. Based on the documentation provided here: https://community.microvellum.com/portal/en/kb/articles/create-materials-from-import-file#Import_File_Structure, it appears
Product not coming out in Product detail report
Hi All I have a product that when I process it ,the Image does not come out on the product detail report. I did it once, but can't figure it out now. I know it has something to do with defining a "prompt" in the spreadsheet. I looked through the knowledge
Patch: Master Diagonal Vertical Designer Cabinet
Hi all, just releasing a patch for the broken double doors in the "Master Diagonal Vertical Designer Cabinet" that was recently released in Library Version 25.0703. To apply the patch, see the steps below. 1. Navigate to Toolbox Setup --> Options. 2.
How do I make a rotated panel draw properly in the 2D elevation?
I am trying to place a wall panel on a bulkhead using the "Misc Panel" product (this is just a test file as I am still learning the program so I found the most generic panel product that I could). The panel face of this product is parallel to the ground
Nesting Color Control
I am just starting to get our nesting option going through MV and i would like for the Composite Drawings of the nest to be in different colors. Yellow doesn't show up well and i am trying to figure out how to make them draw in a different color if that
New Foundation Library Release Available Today: Build 25.0703
We are happy to announce that a new update for the Foundation Library, Build 25.0703 is now available! New releases of Microvellum's Foundation Library include resolutions for numerous issues, numerous enhancements to existing products and variables,
file structure
How are you guys managing your files in Microvellum. It is very limited compared to V6.7. There is only one layer.
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