FEATURE REQUEST: Keyword (wildcard) Filter for Hardware Machining
Hardware (& other) machining allows you to filter by partname, currently, but the name has to be EXACT. We could GREATLY benefit from the added ability to filter by keyword ("door", "stud", "rail", etc.). For our product(s), having to match the exact
Rotate Subassemblies on the X and Y axes
We're considering using our standard hinged doors on an ADA angled frame so the custodian can easily retrieve the trash can behind the door instead of using a removable panel. It would save me a ton of time and headaches if it were possible to rotate
Microvellum work on Mac Parrallel?
Hi Members If i buy Macbook pro. and use Parallel. does it work on their? any issue? thank you.
How to change top drawer opening height?
Where would I go about changing top drawer opening height of a base faceframe. Want it to be 5 1/4 default, and 5 11/16 if a different construction type. I think the setting is in the W, but don't know if I should change it there and I don't think I can
MV_Move command
Add an option to show preview of the placement when using MV_MOVE command
Component Cabinet Library PDF Archive
As part of the End of Life for the Component Cabinet Library, the majority of articles on the Component Cabinet Library have been removed from the Microvellum Knowledge Network. However, we are fully aware that some users may still require the documentation
Error "The Report Group: Nesting, failed to process all reports.
I got this error processing this morning. Only thing different from yesterday was that I have two tabs(rooms) open for this job. Any suggestions? Thanks
angled countertop? wall cap?
what's the best way to tackle the angled countertop? I thought there was a product in the library for this or was that custom? also wall caps?
Anyone here NOT using formulas to alter cabinets?
I mean like using the 2D Part Editor to put in simple drilling or even to do all custom machining...
Revision History
Is there a way, within Microvellum, to track the revision history of a product? It would be nice to be able to see what and why something changed over time.
shelves
I placed a regular open upper cabinet, put horizontal opening splitter component under the "internal options" tab. In the subassembly I put 4 bays, each with 4 adjustable shelves per bay. I can't figure out why it is showing the shelf as 1" instead of
Anyone else get the "You cant right click and place a cabinet" bug?
Every now and then, sometimes several times a day I get a problem where I cannot right click on the interface to place a cabinet. Has anyone else seen this issue? Does anyone know how to resolve it? The only way I can fix it is if I clear my Temp Folder,
"Creating Cross Sections for Hardware
I followed the video by RJ. Once I created the section view for a drawer slide, it shows up only for the top drawer. What are the steps to add the slide to all drawers?
Removable panel
Does anyone know of a way to easily create a removable panel with Keku clips? Its been a pain to just figure out the hole location and do it that way.
Feature Request--Microvellum enhancement
This is an enhancement request to allow specific sheet stocks to have specific scrap/remnant sizes/filler parts specific to the sheet stock material number/type. Current state is scrap/remnant priorities can be set, but not specific to the sheet stock
Subassemblies reverting to original state in custom products
I have created a custom product by modifying an existing product. When I was finished, I saved the new modified product to my library. When I draw this product from the library in a new or existing project, all subassemblies revert to default settings
Face Frame Report & Angled Cabinets
Hi, I'm looking into this report and noticing that Angled Cabinets or face frames (Angled Face Frame, Diagonal Angled Face Frame, and Face Frame Open Corner) subassemblies dont appear on the Report. (See attached, might be easier to read). Any insight
Product Warning Message - When creating Work Order
I am getting a "Product Warning Message" when creating a new work order. But it doesn't create a log file or specify what the errors are. I have narrowed it down to Upper Cabinets with Face frames. But as I review the parts being used, I don't see any
Foundation Library
In setting up the foundation library I have an issue with setting Drawer Type. I have tried in project properties to alter the default file drawer but there is no drop down same with the slide selection for a file drawer. I have chased these through the
Foundation Library Question
Why am I not able to select a Default File Drawer type? In the global settings the option is there but you can not change it. Yes I can change it in the product but I want to set it once and be done. Is this an undocumented feature? I have changed this
Bringing up Product List takes long in FL
Hello, Since transitioning to the Foundation Library, we've encountered significant delays when attempting to access the Product List, with loading times now extending to minutes. This wasn't an issue while using CL. We're curious to know if this is specific
Item Number value preselected instead of Width value when adding or editing cabinets
Updated from an older build to the current build (ie. from 23.1.1120.641 to 24.1.1001.641) and whenever a new cabinet is added or Product Prompts is used, the preselected value is now always the Item Number as opposed to how it has always operated previously,
Machine Tokens Greyed Out
What might cause this to happen?
Item Numbering - Increment Prefix by Room
Hey ya'll, just wondering if anyone else has run into this issue and if there's any settings that can be adjusted to fix it. And if not, I'm wondering how much support this would have to be developed into a future Toolbox update. Currently, Item Numbering
Adding a drawer slide in Imperial Component Cabinet Library
There used to be documentation on the knowledge base tab of this page showing how to add drawer slide hardware for the imperial component library, now it's only showing for the foundation library and I can't find the one for imperial component. was it
Accessing Company MV Database
I'm looking to do some remote work for my previous employer. What is the best way to access their MV Database to work in?
IT Is having an issue setting up a new user, Illegal Characters in Path
I think I've seen this before and it was a quick fix. Anyone know what were missing or not doing? When Test Factory Connection this pops up instead of Connection Successful!
how to not use face frame intermediate rails
we just got the face frame module for fondation and i'm trying to figure out how to not have intermediate rails and stiles. when i set them to to a width of 0 it doesn't calculate doors and drawer fronts correctly when using the drawer front calcula
Bluebeam Plugins in AutoCAD OEM
I just thought I would post this topic to see if anyone else wished Bluebeam was able to plugin to the OEM version of AutoCAD. In the past I had the pleasure of using full AutoCAD which Bluebeam was able to add plugins to. This was great for making things
Product Type Name
I want to add a new product type name to the list. Has anyone attempted it. I have a basic idea just need confirmation: Thanks in advance.
FLA licensing
We are getting close to an upgrade and switch to the new system. We are set up with a SQL server. Does the server need internet connection or just the CPU seats?
Master Angled Ends Cabinet - add control of width at faces?
I wonder if it would be possible to add a control of the Angled Ends Cabinet type from the Face(s) width instead of the overall width. In other words, the Width of the case would be driven by the geometry of the selected face(s) width, depth of case and
How to do this in the foundation library
In the CCL I have many custom parametric products using sub assemblies I found this rather easy to accomplish. One product is a custom base which can have multiple bays usually no more than 6. I used a base cabinet with division as the core then modified
New Toolbox Release Available Today: Build 24.1.1010.641
We are happy to announce that Toolbox build 24.1.1010.641 is now available! This build includes resolutions for issues with staydown nesting paths, the Biesse Winstore plugin, work orders set to process remotely, and more. Please refer to the complete
Metric or Imperial
We have different libraries, one metric and one imperial and we don't mix the operations; metric goes to one cnc and imperial to another. It is the exact same machine, just in 2 different countries. With the metric, when processing to send to the cnc,
Estimating Drafting and Engineering Time
I'm not too sure of many other industry-specific forums, and I feel like this is also pretty specific to how Microvellum is used, so forgive me if this is off-topic, but I needed to ask someone: How do you estimate the amount of time it will take a drafter
Independent contractor's
Wondering if any of the "Independent" contractors using a Business Model for Drafting and Engineering, have experienced drawing in Microvellum and exporting a DFX file for conversion to CV?
Converting a 3d Autocad Drawing Into A Microvellum Part or Product
Hi, I was wondering if there is any way to take an autocad 3d Drawing, that I made inside a Microvellum Project, and turn it into a part or product without totally redesigning it. This way I can use the CAM software Microvellum has to add machining to
Best way to change hinges in a 2Door Pie Cut Corner Face Frame Cabinet in old CCL
Currently in the CCL 50.3. I am trying to setup 2Door Pie Cut Corner Face Frame Cabinets to be able to switch out the Hinges/Plates being used for these cabinets. By default, all the Face Frame cabinets use whatever hardware is selected in the Global.
Shelf Oversizing
We're working on a floating shelf design where we want to maintain the original dimensions in the drawing. However, we need the actual cuts to be 10mm oversized on each edge, including a 45-degree miter, without reflecting this oversizing in the model.
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