QUESTION: User Defined (Room) Properties in SQL Viewer?
We would like to be able to access/see the user-defined location (room, elev, dwg, etc) properties information inside of SQL Our assumption was that they would appear in the "Locations" table, since it shows the drawing names? See comments for answ
Register Now for Microvellum University!
We are excited to announce that Microvellum is opening its doors for the first of many training events that will be held at Microvellum Headquarters in Central Point, Oregon, and at the new Microvellum Training Center in Sunshine Coast, QLD, Australia.
is anyone using Scrap Manager AND Formula Driven materials?
I've bumped into a few snags running both of these. They step on each other's toes. Wondering if anyone else is running into similar issues. It works great during 1 project. But, when that job is done and you move to the next, or if you have concurrent
Project and Room Level Properties Inserted as Text Fields.
Did you know that project and room-level properties can be inserted as text fields? It takes a little work, but if you constantly find yourself updating text or manually entering project information like product specs, this could be a way to help automate
New Foundation Library Release Available Now!
We are pleased to announce that the latest release of Microvellum's Foundation Library, Build 22.1005 is now available! This build features a number of data fixes to improve our user experience, add/modify global variables, and resolutions to a variety
dowell holes (newby question)
Hello there! I am very new to microvellum, I am trying to manually add dowel holes to a board, what is the best procedure to achieve this? I believe it's under 2d machining tools, on the vertical drilling tools tab, but then what? Thanks!
adding routes to nest
is there a way to add a route in a nest and have it run after the border route. we use an 1/8" bit to go back and clean out inside corners but it needs to be done after the part border is already cut. we created a 2 pass bit to do this because the smaller
Turning off Product Numbers
Is there a way to make it so that some product types don't show the product number icon and/or don't have the product dimensioning that auto comes in? ie buyout countertops or toe kicks.
Hungry drafter looking for a vehicle
I am a hungry drafter that is looking for my next MV opportunity. Although I have only 3 months of experience in the software, I have 7 years of Cabinet Vision experience. Please feel free to contact me if you are open to a conversation. https://ww
Custom Booth
Hello, Lake here with Global Expedition Vehicles. I seem to be having an issue with a custom product when I run the FACE 6 operation. It's just this one product/Booth that is having the issue. I don't know if something is flipped or what? Everything
New Pull Orientation Shown Wrong
Hi All, It's been awhile since I've added a new pull to my Library v49_1. I have everything working except for when I draw my Elevation. The pull is showing vertically on my trash pull-out, when it should be horizontal. I switch to another pull that was
Pointer reference
Is there a way to reference where a particular pointer is being used? We have a particular pointer that we want to change but don't want to create a huge problem later down the line.
Solid Modeling Tools-Custom Products
Is there a "Knowledge Base" video available, that demonstrates the understanding for: "Product Smart Boundary"
Understanding the complexity of EPB/SMT's
I have an L shaped wall and I decided to break it into two sections and not three. I am using some of the commands for my "Start and End Offset", as well as double studs at seams. Here is an example of some modifications that end up in the model. Also
New Release Available Today: Build 22.1.928.641
We are happy to announce that the update to build 22.1.928.641 is now available! This Toolbox release addresses several resolutions for Lookup Tables, User Interfaces, Software Updates, and Machine Tokens. View the release notes How to Get the Update
AutoCAD additional "Solid Editing Tools"
Would be nice to have them incorporated into the SMT Module
AutoCAD Coordinates Panel
I am not currently running OEM. Is this panel offered in OEM?
Letter engraving
Hi, I am wondering if I can create and process a letter engraving file in microvellum? Any feedback, screenshots or processes would be helpful. Thanks!
Aximat 300 hinges?
We have a job coming up for '23 that is going to require use to use the Aximat 300 hinges. (344.06.800 cup / 344.06.920 arm) I am just wondering if anyone has a working setup for these hinges that they would be willing to either share or answer some
How can I add a single inner drawer with another subassembly (shelf and divisions) below it?
Hello I am trying to add 1 single 5" inner drawer with a shelf and 4 vertical divisions below it into a 1 door base cabinet. Client wants it to look like a regular single door cabinet from the outside, and then have baking tray storage and a utensil
PO Numbers
It would be great if Microvellum let us add a PO Number to the job we are working on in the Project Properties. That way we could pull in that data and print it out on our labels and put it on all of our products for easy tracking. Is this a feature we
FEATURE REQUEST: More S!/N! Prompts Controllable at Parent Levels
There are many, many situations that come up where it would be extremely helpful to have more Subassembly and Nested Subassembly prompts controllable at the parent levels. Not only would it just be helpful overall, but it would be so much faster and so
EPB Angled Wall
I have built the wall in five sections and made my modifications to the verticals for the angled area and the top and bottom plate are not totally plowed. It occurs on the interior side only. Anyone experience this issue? Also: once all the modifications
better way to make fomular hardware part
I have one part number, it is very similar but just has different language or connection or type or length, then it will have tones of part number. But we need the part number for price and report purpose. I am thinking use fomular hardware, but i am
SQL Joins for Work Order Parts
Hello, Does anyone happen to know what the table joins are to recreate the work order window, but to view all parts among active work orders? We are set up with a unified WorkOrder DB so not sure if my joins are correct or not. I got close using the data
MV Bookshelf - September 2022: "Win the Day" by Mark Batterson
September is here, and with that comes the next book in our reading list. I'm really looking forward to reading this book as I am the self-proclaimed King of Procasti-"nation". My wife would testify my claim as well. I tend to set high goals, start off
Results: Bookshelf Reading List for Q4:2022
We're ending this year with a power play of books! The readers have spoken and the books for the last quarter of 2022 are: October: 2 Second Lean by Paul A. Akers November: Extreme Ownership by Jocko Willink & Leif Babin December: Traction by Gino Wickman
2022 AWI Convention
Considering the hurricane heading toward the gulf and the event taking place in a couple of days, will you attend the AWI convention or stay home this year?
Product List - Turn off Save Grid Settings
Is there a way to turn off the question to save grid settings every time you close out of Product List? It would be nice to have the "do not show" check box.
3D Item Block
I seem to be having a problem with my 3D Item block and not sure how to fix it. When I try to turn off that layer, only the number turns off, the border stays on.
Shadow rail face six machining
Is there a way to make shadow rail machining face six. Want to edge the panel first then cut for finger rail
Copy Product - Option to Deselect an Item/Product
If you accidentally catch the wrong product there is not an option to deselect this item. You have to copy and then erase.
Window Option with Rotate Command
Option to select a group of cabinets to rotate ilo one at a time. Just like option with Move/Copy, etc.
Survey: Bookshelf Reading List for Q4 2022
We're coming up fast on the last quarter for 2022. Let's finish the year strong! Please take a moment to select which three books you'd like to see make the list. After all the responses have been gathered, the top three books will make up the final reading
Truncated Elliptical Cones
Is there any way to do these types of structures with the SMA system? We are able to do cones and truncated cylindrical cones, but elliptical ones fail to analyze.
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New Release Available Today: 22.1.0920.641
We are happy to announce that the update to build 22.1.0920.641 is now available! This Toolbox release addresses several resolutions regarding Microvellum's Machine Tokens, Winstore (Biesse), and materials. For more information regarding these features
Corner Relief Notches on Die Walls
DID YOU KNOW that using corner relief notches in your die wall stud profiles can decrease labor for both part machining and assembly? In some cases, labor savings up to 20% on die walls. How? By eliminating the need for additional machining operations
Deleting Hardware
Hi there, I'm new to microvellum and am trying to delete a lift-up door mechanism from my cabinet (I want the door to be fixed and don't want the hardware included in the order). It seems like it should be easy but I can't figure out how to do it. Thanks
Sections deleted when editing formulas in Part Properties
We just updated to 2022 and now whenever I edit part properties, all of sections for the cabinet edited get deleted. I have the sections set to Automatically Redraw Sections under the AutoCAD options.
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