2D Fridge doesn't match 3D
I was off to a good start inserting a fridge and switching on the "applied panel". But then there's no easy way to set the fridge dimension. The options are greyed out and gets into complicated formulas and subassembly. Why not just let us set a generic
Microvellum Q4 Focus Group - August 19th
Hello Microvellum Community! Our next Microvellum Focus Group is coming up on August 19th at 1:30 PM Pacific Time, and I’d love to have you join us. These meetings are pretty informal. It’s really just a chance for us to get together and talk about Microvellum...
Perennial Wishlist
These aren't "life and death" issues, but it would definitely be a QOL improvement if: The Name Manger window could remember the state in which it was closed. The default window size with the truncated names is not terribly useful: The Column Headers
How to Model Recessed Door Handle Chamfer
Is there a way to model the chamfer for recessed door handle? I've checked the Shadow Rail Options and Face Options but can't find the setting if any. Thanks in advance.
DATABASE MANAGEMENT ( EXPORTING DATA)
Hi Microvellum Support, I have a few questions regarding the export/backup functionality within Database Management. Is there a maximum size limitation for a database exported through Database Management? If so, is there any way to increase this maximum
How to change from 2 doors to 1 door on a tall cab with oven
Can't figure out how to change the upper bay door from 2 to 1 lift door. It's a tall cab with oven. Where is this setting located? Thank you in advance.
Custom Parts
For instance, when creating a removable panel for a wing wall, the tooling looks good on the screen and cut sheet. When I go to cut, the program has missing operations. The problem appears to be random. What settings in the tool file or processing station
2D elevation incorrect for a gable
What's the best way to model a gable end that will draw correctly in 2D when rotated? The gable was made from an "applied panel" template and rotated 90 degrees in 3D. Unfortunately, the 2D elevation still shows the gable not rotated. Currently the work
Using AI as an assistant
Hi, Is anyone here using AI to assist them? A friend of mine showed me a Claude Co-work setup, where Claude reads e-mails which I forward to a seperate e-mail account & updates the project information in the folder. It has about 10 ongoing projects, where
Missing data when running report groups.
Hello, When we use report groups to save our work order summaries, sometimes the door swing direction and finished end columns will be blank. however, if I manually run the report, those columns will be populated. It seems to be unpredictable when and
Calculating Weights
Does MV have a feature to calculate weight for shipping?
Q3 2026 Microvellum Roadmap
Hello Microvellum Community! We've reached the halfway point of the year and the start of Q3, so it's time to share what we're working on over the next few months. As always, this isn't everything we'll do during the quarter—it's what we're committing
Voice generated cabinets
Is Microvellum working on this? I created a Python app that draws cabinets in autocad from voice input. You tell it what type of cabinet and width, height and depth and it draws it automatically. It uses Microsoft's integrated speech infrastructure since
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Associative Bore from Face 5 to an Edge
As the title says, I know how to use an Associative Bore token to go from an edge to a face 5/6, but is there a way to go the other way around? What I want is to have an associative dowel on the back of our shadow rails that would automatically put the
Where did the Custom MV Functions Go in the Formula Editor?
Are we no longer able to access and create formulas using Microvellum's custom functions? Or am I missing something somewhere? This is no bueno, if that's the case. Those functions are critical for development/maintenance of library products/parts. We
Can we turn off creating programs in the B1 (B#) Folders?
For instance we have a CNC Salvador SuperPush. We tell it to create files in the R Drive/Salvador. We also have the Work Order folder. We need to copy that to the M Drive for the nesting beds. The problem with this is the R Salvador folder we have to
OEM Crashed and Library Reverted on My Machine
Anyone ever have this issue come up? Theres a ticket out for this but want to see if anyone has seen a fix. We are using the last OEM Update but stuck on 24.xxx library. I was creating a new project and updating the base Solid Material spec group so when
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Sink Subassembly Cut Through Substrate
So I added a Sink subassembly to a countertop and itll cut out the top just fine, but it wont cut out the subtop aswell. How do i link the substrate to get cutout along with the countertop when the sink is selected?
False Sink Panels
Why doesn't the Sink False Panel follow the same rules for reduced rails as the drawer fronts? Can we get the formula updated to capture Bay Position 82, or should it just be considered a top drawer (Bay Position 60)? @Lenny Scianna
Autofill Room Properties with Project Property Values
Is there a way to link or use a formula or field or something to fill in our Room Properties with what we input into the Project Properties? The reason we're trying to do this is because for a lot of our jobs we are able to use the Project Properties,
Project Materials Folder is Missing
Hi guys, hopefully someone has run into this problem before, Picture below shows project materials folder missing, This happens sometimes when importing projects, Anyone know how to get project materials folder back or to add a new one to a project? Also,
Attention QA "Parts List Icon", not working
The Icon is showing a totally different command execution. Please address.
Feature Request: Pin holes above adjustable shelves to lock them in
As per the title it would be helpful to have implemented a pin that can be drilled to sit above the adjustable shelves mainly in curved cabinets, to stop the shelf tipping forward as there is nothing else holding them in or up.
Color Labels only go to 4 characters
Hi all, We now have specification groups that go to 5 characters: PL10G, when our cabinets draw in 2D Elevation we only get the first 4 characters. Does anyone know how to increase that limit? Thanks!
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Former Microvellum guru looking for work. Email me for a fast response. [email protected] Blanket Name Edit. Adding a Prefix to Names
I am creating a library and want to add a Prefix to names. In the example, I want to add the Prefix DES DR/DRW to all base cabinets with a door and draw combination. Is there a way in D.B.E. or Library Designer to accomplish this?
Feature Request: Prompt Color Customization
While I would still argue that giving shops the ability to fully "theme" the Light and Dark modes is ideal, I understand that it is a much larger undertaking than toggling between Light and Dark. The problem is the legibility of the prompt colors in the
New Foundation Library training videos on peAk!
Now that Microvellum users have easier access to peAk, I wanted to let everyone know that we just added the initial set of Foundation Library training videos. These are not quick little high-level videos. These are in-depth, long-form, teaching videos
Import materials at Project Level
Hi, See attached screenshot from the youtube tutorial. This works for the library level however is it possible to import materials to a Project level. If not possible using this method, Is there another way to import at a project level? Thanks
Bay Width Calculator & Material Thickness Changes
Hey everyone, Curious how others handle interior bay division locations in multi-bay cabinets when sheet material thickness is calibrated after design right before processing. We model products using nominal panel sizes (0.75''). When the shop measures
problem with materials
has anyone else had a problem with changing the materials in product prompts only to have a different material used when processing the products? seems that changing the materials in product prompts materials tab no longer actually changes the material.
Placing a tall cabinet doesn't render the parts correctly - Am I missing a setting?
Hi, My drafters brought this to my attention yesterday. When I place a cabinet and make it tall. The door should have a mid rail and two center panels. However it renders without the mid rail and just one large center panel (see below) The problem is
Where are my sides?
I am having trouble with one of my Spec groups. When I place a cabinet the result is a product that is missing the top , bottom, back and the drawer sides and bottom. When I opened the Parts List Review Those parts where not on the list. Also the placement
Add "Location" search to product list
I think it would be quite helpful to have a search bar above the Room (Location) tree in the product list. I often find myself clicking through categories searching for a specific room in our larger projects. And in large projects this can be slow as
Copy spec group function
Hi, Is there a way to change what is ticked on or off in the copy spec group components function? I have attached a pic I only want the wizard to be ticked on. Thx
Feature Request - Better Project Archiving
A recent post has made me think about archiving and the way it works currently and I think it could be improved. The request obviously is in a way that would benefit us, not sure about how everyone else does it but I would hope it would benefit a lot
Feature Request - Add Tool Defaults to Processing Station nest tab
Can it be looked at to add the Tool Defaults to the nest tab of the processing station? How I see this working would take a couple of steps. First this would be a check box to enable alternate tool defaults from what would be set as default in the toolfile
Face Frame Internals
Can we get some actual development on the internals with face frame, all i can ever do is get close and its just never enough. There are no actual options to make something like this, along with getting face frame sizes and drawings etc. I cant be the
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