Applying Solution to Multiple Products
Newbie here For integrated finished ends, our shop adds a small dado to retain the back of the cabinet. I wanted to created a parametric solution I created a feature check box in Project Wizard I created conditions in the product design data to update
Is my project toast?
I just got this error message when trying to draw walls: Please tell me there is a way to fix this without starting over. I've been working on this for 3 weeks. I found a Microvellum video on YouTube but RJ goes deep into detail about a very specific
Tenons
Hi, i am trying to find a way to make a tenon go through two .75 pannels. Does anyone have an idea of how i could proceed? I have been playing around with the dado machining option but nothing works the way i want. Thank you!
Machining tokens
Hi, I have been trying to add construction holes using machining tokens in part properties. I can't figure out how to make the holes apply to both parts. I've tried to do exactly as in practice videos but it doesn't seem to be working, the holes keep
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Premill & Fixed Shelf Dado
We use legacy premill for the shelf edges, so the parts are cut to the correct size from the CNC. Problem is the fixed shelves have the dado set too long and it leaves a gap between our edging and the shelf, weve been piecing bits back in as i forgot
How to Connect (Or Reconnect) Walls
I'm trying to draw my Plan View by Drawing 2D Walls and getting this error "Please select walls that are all connected." I have zoomed in as far as possible and dragged the corner snap points together, but after this I don't know what to do. Also - not
Not displaying true route on part after we 2D the part
I noticed after I 2D a part and add certain custom routes (Vcut) When I update the part It isn't showing the true route however when I nest the part I can see the route and everything cuts as it should. I have also noticed this sometimes when using the
Calculator
Hi everyone, I am trying to add a calculator to the "countertop with substrate" product from the library (to split the countertop into sections), through edit design data. I believe everything added correctly (i used "Overview of Custom Calculators" article
Sticker report
We haven't been able to change the orientation of the edge banding, for some reason it orients on the wrong side and we can't figure it out, do you have any suggestions to change that? Attached are picture of the sticker and the cabinet. Thanks in advance
MV Command Compendium
Is there a more complete list of MV commands than what is shown in the KB Article? It would also be super nice (from a nerdy perspective) to know when the commands were added to toolbox (version? date?) you may ask.. "but Ezra, why would you be asking
added drawer slides (KV8450FM, etc)
A good while back I added a bunch of KV drawer slides to the hardware look-up tables. I added KV8400's, KV8450FM's and KV8650FM's. These work great in products, but they exist only in the look-up tables, not in the hardware parts of the material files.
Best Way to Draw a Plan View of ALL Walls and Products?
When you try to choose more than one wall to Draw 2D Walls Plan View you get the "Please select walls that are all connected." dialogue. Why is this limited like that? And can I get around it without making a separate drawing of each wall and then meticulously
Machining on extruded entites
Hi, our team is new to MV. We have been trying to test the solid modeling tools. We noticed it is possible to add machining to vertical entities and those will apply to adjacent extruded entities. Our problem is that we need to add machining in between
True Shape Nesting Optimizer (Beta) Now Available
With the 25.1.1013.641 update, you can now try out the new True Shape Nesting Optimizer Beta! If you already have the True Shape Nesting module enabled within your license, here’s how to turn it on: Go to your Processing Station settings and set the Optimizer
FEATURE REQUEST: Updated Product Prompts UI
This may be wishful thinking, but I think an update to the Product Prompts, similar to the image below would be extremely helpful. I would also like to see the added functionality of being able to access the drawing while the prompts window is open. Pretty
RIBS/DOG BONES SMA - OVERLAPPING MACHINE OP - SOLVED
Team I am having this issue with the SMA. It is generating a double line: one with multiple sections and another with fewer sections (as expected). Has anyone had this issue before?
Please help
OEM Build 25.1.129.641 Foundation Library 25.0319 Is it possible I get this because it didn't install correctly? I had a ton of file names that were too long so I just skipped thru them during the install process. I can change layers just not in the
Contacting microvellum?
I wanted to talk to someone about buying microvellum for our shop. I used the contact form about a month ago, and i tried calling daily for a weeks time. I still havent heard a single word from them. Any ideas where i can actually reach someone?
Extend Finished Toe Kicks for Miter
I would like to have all finished toe kicks extended by a set amount to make it easier to miter the corners. I've looked in the globals and don't see a way to do it unless I'm missing it. Is this something that would have to be added to the length formula
Horizontal Drilling Depth Issue
Newbie here The dowel holes in MV are set to 28mm depth When I open the MPR file in woodWOP, the holes come in at 20mm depth. The holes stay at 20mm no matter what I change on the MV side. The MPR file (notepad) shows a value of 28 for the depth [H VERSION="4.0
Construction Method Missing
Quite common on divisions is the construction method not following through, as you can see it is set to dado & Screw, but is not dado'ing like expected. Thanks
Lost my ARCHITXT.SHX font and dfd-bold.shx
Hello, I've been using microvellum for only 2 weeks so I need your help lol. I work in Quebec so i have to use accents on some letters and i normally get them by using combinations of keys but it wasn't working even though my keyboard was set to french
Understanding hardware items in reports
Foundation: 25.1024 Build: 25.1.129.641 I need some help understand the relationship between hardware items and how/when they are included in reports. Scenario: 1) We added a bunch of faucets to our custom sink subassembly. 2) The faucet types are filtered
Toolbox BSB - Final Conversion
Can someone please confirm what happens when I click "Final Conversion" for Toolbox BSB FLA Subscription? Does my Toolbox OEM FLA Subscription stop? Or will Toolbox OEM FLA Subscription continue as long as we keep our Toolbox BSB FLA Subscriptions? I
Horizontal and Vertical Openings
Hi Everyone. Please Can anyone help me. Opening Insert Subassemblies whether Master Cabinet designers or Cabinets Starters from library 24.01 or even 25 don t have the Bay Options they Just have Component inserts options and those options are not enough.
import 'component' based products into 'foundation' environment?
Is there any option to import custom products from a component based library (v050.7) into the foundation library system? I have a good many custom products, a few of which would not be easily replicated. Thanks! T.
Web Page Feature Request
Is there any way possible when finished reviewing a forum post having the page take you back to where you were down the list instead of starting back at the very first post? Extremely annoying when you are a couple of pages into looking through the forums
Plugins For BSB
Where do we stand with plugins for Brics? They have one called communicator which allows for more 3d file types. I need an account with them to download it and dont have one that has a copy of the software attached to it, and when i try install the plugin
Article Save button?
Team, Can we get a SAVE button to save articles for later? Who says yes?
Toolbox AC for AutoCAD 2026 ??
Any update on Toolbox AC officially supporting AutoCAD 2026?
Removing notched corners in drawer bottoms
We recently switched to the Foundation Library from the Component Library. Or standard drawer construction is dowel with captured bottom. The sides had stop dados and the front and back had dados that ran past the ends. The bottoms would be cut with square
BSB Panels and Ribbons
Got an issue that is making me pull my hair out. Currently using the Drafting workspace. I got used to the ribbon along the top of the screen. When ever I would pull up an object properties it would open the properties panel and I would put it on the
setting up formula materials and having issues
ok I've been working on setting up a wizard with formula driven materials. everything seems to be working but seems strange that the material still shows in the OG formula output in the material Database name. the material name in the material info is
Build Request: Toolbox OEM 25.1.0616.641
Greetings Everyone! :) We were hoping to get our hands on the last build for Toolbox OEM since Bricscad BSB subscription has been launched. Since the autocad licence ended, MV is unable to provide this update as the deadline has passed.. Would someone
Exploded cabinets??
Hello... Not sure what happen or what I am doing wrong. All of my cabinets in this big project I have going on have gone into exploded mode / selection. When I click on a cabinet it doesn't select the entire cabinet. If I want to see product prompts and
Hardware Machining Holes
Is there a way to update / change the holes that are created by this drawer spacer? The hardware part is Blum Tandem Slide Spacer. I don't see any parameters to change the holes in the design data. I can't make any changes to the holes in "draw part in
1 Drawer Cabinet - Front marked as "Door" or "Panel", not "Drawer" (grain direction issue)
I have been reviewing my doors and drawer fronts. All 1 Drawer cabinets, the fronts are hardcoded as a Bottom Drawer Front. This is an issue for ordering 5-piece fronts since this looks more like a door front, and we would want the panel grain to run
reports
hi, does anybody have a sample hardware report they would be willing to share? At square 1, just looking for something to import to get going that's more than the original from MV install. Thanks!
Foundation Library - Dowel Spacing
Is there a setting in the foundation library like the legacy (component) library to switch from small dowel spacing to large dowel spacing. As currently in our legacy library we use 96mm dowel spacing on our base cabinets and 64mm spacing on our upper
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