Adding vaulted ceiling to walls [issues]
I am adding vaulted ceilings to walls. I am selecting the proper measurements and the direction of the vault is the wrong way. The opposite wall is correct and using the exact same dimenions. This is probably due to drawing the walls left to right. WhenComparing Workbooks
Is there a way to compare workbooks between products? Similar to excel compare spreadsheets. For example: Comparing the [S] Workbook between two different products to find the discrepancies in formulas, values, etc.Feature Dream - Name Manager
The default size of the Name Manager window is (IMO) not terribly useful for lookup tables In order to actually read LookUpTable names and ranges, the two columns must be widened a bit: Making this adjustment each and every time is tedious, and I regularlyInvisible Fasteners/Lock Dowel FOUNDATION 25.0124
What is the purpose of the dowels used in the back of the nailers?Angled cabinets
Hoping to nudge development for face frame angled cabinets. The non face frame library does a good start, a lot more options in there than face frame. But that just means i have to use a hash up of both cabinet types and force them to look remotely correct.Perfect Grain control with Drawer Banks
Not sure what's going on? and how to change / control the grain . Had issues with this ins the past project but only with one cabinet, which I think I copied a formula over from a cabinet which was being nested / optimised correctly and made it work (How do Stored Formulas work?
In the Workbook Designer under 'Edit' you can find Stored Formulas which allows you to make a formula and give it a name. How is this used? Can you make a formula to perform a common calculation you will need, and it will take different inputs based onBluebeam does not recognize scales from Toolbox created PDFs
We create PDFs using the Publish to “PDF” option with the PDF Preset “DWG To PDF”. This leaves much to be desired. First, when “Multi-sheet file” option is selected, the scale on the first sheet is applied to all the sheets. If “Multi-sheet file” is notFixed panel not working
Hi. Having updated to the latest library edition, I know see the fixed panel option to the cabinet face options. Looking back on release notes, this was implemented at 24.0823 and should have options for keku's etc. but when selected, it does nothing.MVPARTSLIST
Is there a way to customize what information is listed using this command? I'm currently using it for toekicks, but I'd like to eliminate information like the width as well as reduce the amount of spaces in-between the part name and it's correspondingSafe Z
How do we prevent this bit from traveling so close to the board? It must be a setting that we just cannot find, thanks in advance. I posted this in the FB group and got a great answer but it only worked for AFTER the bit went to 0,0 position. How do weDrawer paper towel holder
Anyone here had to do one of these? A clue to how to achieve? Doubt there is a "funky drawer/paper towel dispenser" product in MV.Color change to wall dimensions
Hi all, Fairly new to Microvellum here. Is there an option to change the color of the dimensions for walls in 2d plans and elevations? I want to differentiate them from the cabinets. ThanksExcel sheet referencing
Hi, I'm trying to populate a table inside my drawing template from an excel spreadsheet filled out ahead of time. I'm wondering if there is a way for this excel document to be automatically included inside the project folder every time a project isIncreasing Material File Window (Left Side)
Can the adjustment bar between project materials and library materials be made bigger and stay fixed, or provide a setting to default to last adjustment made? Currently it cuts off part of the materials allocated to the pointers and goes back to defaultFoundation Library Project Wizard
I want to dado & screw divisions, fixed shelves, nailers, and drawer stretchers. But I don't want to dado tops and bottoms. I believe the proper method for accomplishing this is to open the Project Wizard, and select Dado & Screw under Default ConstructionRouter tool height question
I have a 1/4" tool on our Northwood that I am using to perform a simple one pass route. Looking at the 3d of the cabinet I can see that the dado is there. And the machine operator said it did perform the function it just didn't go into the wood. ShouldAdding Blocks and files from Autocad Architectural edition
As per the title, im experimenting with the possibility of using Autocad Architectural files for things like windows and doors to import into my drawings. Has anyone ever done this or know where the files are located for me to point MV to them? I've alsoDie Wall
It would be great if we could use a die wall to associate cabinets to. Also be able to do Wall Elevation and plan views from the die wall.Unandle Exception - Error Creating Window Handle (Anyone know what causes this?)
When it happens, it keeps appearing until I restart the software. Its not the same error as the other i cant place a cabinet bug. This one the interface does work and lets me try to place it. However after clicking OK prompt this pops up each time.Master cabinet in the latest library
Hi. I'm in the process of updated our library to the latest edition and have noticed that the master cabinet's name, now is formulated and is reading back at Base 1 Door Left. After comparing it with the actual Base 1 Door Left from the latest library,Inventor iLogic
Curious to know how forum members are using Inventor iLogic for building Die Walls.What is best practice for formula hardware?
I have tried to set up formula hardware for drawer slides spacers and hinges but they do not seem to work as intended. Here are the 2 issues I am having currently: 1. We use 1" spacers for frameless overlay and 1.5" spacers for framed inset. I have theSMT Tree View
What is the purpose of the additional listing for the extruded "Plate Bottom", "Plate Bottom Dado" & "Plate Top Dado". There are only two parts for each plate system and you can uncheck the one listed last and it does not shut off either of the firstData Link to Excel Spreadsheet
Has anyone linked a AutoCAD Table to a Excel Spreadsheet using the Data Link command? I tried but I get an error message saying I do not have Excel installed. I do have Excel installed. I believe it is the most current version since it is part of my WindowsCenterline Nesting with BIESSE
Hello everyone, Is anyone out there utilizing the centerline nesting option with a biesse router? I have a few questions. In the above picture we are attempting to use the centerline nesting feature. The leadin of the toekick route will interfere withHow To Bring Popup Windows Come To Foreground
We just setup new workstations running Microvellum build 24.1.1030.641 on Windows 11, performance is significantly improved but there are some issues coming up. One frustrating thing I have noticed that the popup windows that come up when processing aDifferent grain directions for Tall & Base Cabinets
As per the title, what would be the best way of changing the grain direction for tall cabinets permanently. By default its set to the width for the base cabinets which there are always more of, but this also applies to the tall cabinets. I'm getting tiredShadow Line Backing Rails in drawers
Hello to the Library Development team. It would be great if we could control whether the shadow line backing rail is in between sides or overlaying sides from the Global file or the shadow line table in the D! workbook. Our construction method requiresHardware Machine Tokens - Horizontal Edge Machining
The Hardware Machine Token's only allow to add face machining to parts. Can some more tokens be added in the future to do edge machining on parts. Our new dowel machine can also do some horizontal routing and I would like to be able to put the machiningPLINE on different face?
Anytime I use the PLINE machining token 1 through 6 in cuts into the top or bottom face, but I'm trying to cut a pocket into the bottom of my rail from one end to 1/2" before the other end. Same with cutting a dado, I've been using the profile edge machine3D Mouse Usage
Do any of y'all use a 3d mouse like the 3Dconexxion space mouse in your day to day? If so do you feel like it has made you more efficient, or made using MV easier or more intuitive? I used one previously when I was working more in inventor but am unsure5 PC DRAWER FRONT
i might have sen this somewhere but can't seem to find where the parameters are for a 5 pc drawer front. pretty sure height has something to do with whether it's a slab or 5 piece but i can't find it.Adjustable Shelf Pin Slots
I can not get the slots in the base of shelves to work on my units? I've set my Global Shelf hole setting "Shelf Support Fixing Options" to slot. Set the tool, width & length. Is there anything else I need to do?CORNER CABINET UNDERPANEL
Not sure if there is an option already but to have a corner under panel with strip lighting would be handyEZ Toe Kick Options
Has there been discussion about options for ADA Sinks to have metal step toe kicks instead of the wood option. I've attached an example below. EZ-KICK METAL ADA TOE KICKS - Wurth Wood GroupDelete old patterns/part labels after manually rearranging parts nest?
We often have to re-arrange parts in the nest. Often we reduce the number of cut patterns by a few sheets. After we update the code, the old excess patterns & corresponding part labels (visible via MV Production) remain. How do we delete these?Scaling / Units Question:
This is a little convoluted, but I'll do my best to explain We've been using an older Metric Component Library (v043.2) that I've recently modified to accommodate the LockDowel system. To accomplish that, I imported a newer Metric Component Library (v50.7)Referencing Employee information
Does anyone have any experience referencing logged in employee information in their drawing template?Anyone know why Im not seeing the bottom portion of the product prompts?
Bottom section of the prompts is not showingNext Page
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