Is it possible to access the PROFILE machine token in a report?
I am looking to generate a report for our Shaper operator. I have PROFILE tokens on my parts so that the 3D model shows correctly but I can't find this same data anywhere in the various report dataset options. Just want to make sure I am not missing something
Dado Clearance problem
I'm using dado & screw construction with 3/4" bottoms and top stretchers. The dado width that gets cut on the sides to accept the bottom and top stretchers is 3/4". But sometimes my material is slightly more than 3/4", and then the bottom and top stretchers
Copying Products From Project to Project Without Saving To Library
I am looking for a workaround to a problem that we have in our data management workflows. We want to keep a very tight lid on our production Library, and for that reason disallow users from saving products to the library. We tried the route of having
U shaped bending
Hello, I am trying to bend a panel to have a lead in and out flat spot (144mm flat, 200mm radius, 144mm flat), using the machining token I can bend the part but only a radius not having the flats?
Report - Display Dual Dimensions in mm and fractional inches
Hello, What is the report expression to convert a decimal number to the nearest 1/16" on a report when the MV options are Imperial, Decimals, and "Yes" convert to metric? These expressions show both the dimensions as decimals and I'd like to see the imperial
Touch to Print or Scan to Print Product Label
We manufacture 180+ cabinets per release and that equates to alot of product labels. Currently we are printing the labels at the Caseclamp and it just prints 180+ labels and then someone has to find the product number for the cabinet they are building.
Customize Work Order Report
Is there a way to customize the program Microvellum to spit out a report tailored to exactly what you need? I'm familiar with spreadsheet formulas, programming, etc. Is there a way I can go in and create a template for Microvellum to give a cut list in
Face5 or Face6 designation in filenames
We've got an IPP setup with a custom file name setting: <FileName>_<PartName>: How can we get an indication of "Face 5" or "Face 6" formatted into the filename where we want it? Using syntax like <Exp>stuff</Exp> doesnt work :-( Currently we get "5Face6"
Need help getting a Drawer Lock Machine Token back to original settings
I am experimenting with the Machine Token for boring holes in the back of the Drawer Face for the Timberline Cam Horizontal. I wrote down the original values and thought I was making changes at the Project Level so the Library didn't get messed up, but
Tool issue
I get a issue while keep a product, see the below image. Can you please help me, How i can solve the issue
Your MicrovellumFactory is more than 90% filled to capacity!
Hi Microvellum Community, We recently switched to Toolbox 2024, and since making the switch I'm receiving this message when I open toolbox and the splashscreen appears. I have attached an image of the message. The text in the message reads below, "Your
PC Hardware - Nvidia RTX3080
I have an older workstation and am looking to build a new one for MV and will also soon have a redundant Nvidia RTX 3080 graphics card from another system and wondered how this would work for Microvellum. Does anyone have any experience with RTX cards
Add ProductComments and ProductQuantity into library please
Hi, Please can the ProductQuantity special prompt be added into every product in the library. We have decided to update to the latest release and therefore have the long road of putting back in what we created within our copy of the products. Obviously
How to Move Project Level Hardware To Template Level
Hi There, I tried creating some hinges in the project level and now I want to transfer those hardware to template level. How can it be done? Thank you
Products & Formulas
Hello Everyone When creating products and setting the dimensions with formulas, is there an easy way to add a product to the formula. IE =2000-60-1.10/2 with the 1.10 being a product I have already drawn?? Thanks Shane
How do I remove suggested names from drop down menu in "Edit Part" Function
I'm wondering if anyone can direct me to where MV stores the data for the names it suggests when I am using the "edit part" or "add part" features. When I first started using MV I wasn't consistent with my naming conventions when adding new custom parts.
Solid Model Analyzer - Having some issues recognizing parts
I am doing a simple wall, straights and 90 degree corners. Using the same section for 90% of the work. But my wall studs keep running into trouble. This section i am working on should have 14 studs, all the same. and it does draw them, but when i save
Computer crashing
We get these errors way too often, 5 so far today. Meaning stop what we're doing, reboot and get going again. Any suggestion as to how to mitigate this? TIA!
product list grid view settings?
How does saving user grid settings work? I have created the settings and saved them but when I come back in a day or two later they are changed. Are the settings set to individual computers or does changes made by other in house users change the grid
New Toolbox Release Available Today: Build 25.1.0114.641
We are happy to announce that Toolbox build 25.1.0114.641 is now available! This build includes resolutions for a wide range of user interface issues. Please refer to the complete Release Notes for more information on these changes. How to Get the Update
"Update Title Block" Command
Our current setup in Microvellum is to have one drawing page per room. Some of our projects contain 50 or more rooms, and if we ever need to make a change to our title block info, it becomes very tedious. The only way to do it that I'm aware of is to
Improve Microvellum Community search
The "Search community" box on the Microvellum Knowledge Network could be a lot better. When two search words are entered there are more results than when one word is entered. More search words should refine the search, not expand it. Searching for a phrase
Pocket Door Hardware
I found a post on here that is 4 years old regarding pocket door hardware and bay options for starter cabinets. I am looking to add pocket doors to a product and it looks like this hardware/option must have been removed from the newer libraries. As well
Can you create folders inside product groups?
I would like to create job folders inside the product groups. Is this possible?
Blind Corners with drawers have no side cheek
As per the title, blind corners with drawers are not bringing in any form side cheek for fixing the drawer runners too. When i do them i usually fix them in the back and dado into the drawer stretcher and rails. Would be nice to see this added in an update.
How to flatten a cone (or a quarter of a cone)?
I'm trying to create a cone to give me the face that I need to extrude to a specific thickness (.75in thick material). I create the cone using the "cone" command. I then slice and delete the cone so that it only leaves me with 1/4 of the cone. That leaves
SQL servers and remote employees
Hi everyone, Is there anyone out there with an SQL server setup, and a mix of on-site and remote engineering staff? How are you set up there? Did you have serious issues getting started? Particularly with a unified work order database? Thanks for any
New Years Goals!
Just wondering what other software people are using along side microvellum? We use bluebeam Revu, pdfexchange, biesse solids. We have a copy of Vetric Aspire that we haven't used in awhile Looking for something to learn in the new year. Any thoughts?
Domain Controller or Virtual Machine?
We just got a server set up for our office for MV and it is running great. We want to set up our system to be able to take laptops home and work from desktops off site. I am told from our account manager that a domain controller is not supported and can
Erasing product section causing mivrovellum 2024 to crash
created a section to check against vertical section in drawing i want to erase it and am getting internal error and system crashes
2025 License Update- Is more installs than seats okay?
Hello, we're doing some workstation swap-arounds in my office. I'm not really familiar with how MV licenses used to operate. It sounds like with the new authentication workflow, I can install the app on a couple new workstations for folks to use while
A Little Treat: Wall-Type 2
Alright, so I couldn't help myself after the recent post in regards to adding return walls to the 2D wall elevation. I added the wall returns, but I couldn't just stop there. I added some parametrics to it and other options as well. Each end of this product
Video Topic
Does anyone know of a video session prepared by RJ that specifically speaks to "Machining Tokens" and when it is best practice to use "Draw Part in 2D", "Part Properties/Machining Tokens" TAB or "E.D.D."
How do "Gaming" Graphics compare VS "Professional" Cards
looking at the system requirements it seems to be suggesting PC's with 'professional' graphics cards rather than "Gaming" cards. Is there any real distinction? Looking at getting a new workstation, A PC with an RTX-A1000 is the same price as a better
Parametric Hood, or Bell Shaped Hood
Hi everyone, We are looking to produce a parametric hood, or also known as a bell shaped hood. Before I spend hours on end engineering this, I was seeing if anyone has ever made one of these, and if they'd be willing to share their product with me? Thanks
New Pull Hardware 2d Orientation Issues
I added a pull to the library and the 3d model works and orients based on the product (Drawer/Cabinet door). My issue is coming when I get my elevations. The 2d orientation for the pull only works vertically and won't rotate horizontally for me. 1.02
Tall Blum Hinge Plates for Face Frames
Has anyone added the Tall Blum Hinge Plates for Inset doors and Face Frame use? Attached is a PDF showing the Mounting plates I am referencing. Our residential division wants to use these on any of their Inset Door Face Frame cabinets. They don't like
New Toolbox Release Available Today: Build 24.1.1105.641
We are happy to announce that Toolbox build 24.1.1105.641 is now available! This build includes resolutions for a fatal error that would sometimes occur during processing, as well as issues with the software feature warning clients when their database
Where did rafix go?
I have a new desktop just loaded with the latest toolbox and I can't find the rafix machine settings. Other desktops have same build but has a rafix setting in globals (has a carcass setting too and mine doesn't). Any suggestions would be helpful.
Does Microvellum have or create a master CAD file that has all the layers drawn?
Just like the title says does Microvellum have or create a master CAD file that has all the layers drawn? This would be so that we could have a master file using all the drawing layers so that we can't accidentally purge a drawing of all the to be used
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