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Drawing Subassemblies Only
It seems that we often get involved in projects that involve re-facing only. New Doors, Drawer Fronts and sometimes even new Drawer Boxes. Is there a way to draw and get a cutlist for those Subassembly parts only without drawing a whole cabinet?
Report has a skinny second page
I am having a problem with my reports printing a second page that is very skinny even when my report should only be a single page. When I look at it in designer it shows a second page with nothing on it.
Draw Part in 2D Not Working
Anyone have issues with Draw Part in 2D not opening/loading part? Any ideas?
External exe file trigger
Wondering if any knows if the post processor can trigger an external exe file at all? We use an external program called Cobus for single part parametric programs and when it runs the post, i can make it trigger an external exe file (sending in a few environmental
Hingeplates
Does anyone know how I can change my default hingeplates on MV? It doesn't seem to appear in the globals or in the material hardware Spec Group. It is seeting all of our default hingeplates incorrectly.
Nosing Filler thickness not subtracting from gables and no crown nosing filler option on upper cabinets
Hi, I'm working on a project where we area only using nosing fillers on all of our cabinets, when I select the nosing fillers within the product it is not subtracting the nosing filler thickness from the gables so I'm having to manually do so. I was wondering
Shadow Line Finger Pull machining location? Machine tokens not showing up in Part Properties Help
Hi, I am trying to work out how the shadow line finger pull machining gets added to the left and right gables, I know when you go into the shadow line subassembly you can turn off the left or right machining but I cant find anywhere where the machining
SQL CE Viewer, Projects Rows Empty (Minus LinkIDCategory and ID)
Hi, We exported and archived tons of projects, it looks like some random (95) garbage rows still exist in the database. Is it safe to just delete these? If so, what is the best method to? Thanks, -James
Face Frame Cabinet Divisions
Hello, When I have an intermediate stile with doble partition behind on a face frame cabinet, all the machining is on the right side but when I process it all the machining is on Face 6, I am guessing because the Top Dado and Bottom Dado. Is there a way
Adding Sink To 3D Countertop
I would like to add a sink, or even just a sink cutout, into my countertop so that my 3D views will accurately reflect what my client is wanting. How can I do this? Thank you!
New Toolbox Release Available Today: Build 25.1.0325.641
We are happy to announce that Toolbox build 25.1.0325.641 is now available! This build includes the beta release of Microvellum's new sawing and nest optimizer. This beta optimizer comes with multiple new settings and features available to users upon
More Options for Walls
It would be nice if we had the ability to add more windows and doors. Also, It would be cool if we were able to add backsplash on the walls and set the thickness, height, and width. It would also be nice if we could add outlets on walls to make sure it
TURN OFF ALL DIMS FOR 2D PLAN, SECTIONS AND ELEV
IS THERE A WAY TO GLOBALLY TURN OFF ALL DIMS AND NOTES FOR 2D PLAN, SECTIONS AND ELEV?
Create 2 additional options to hide elevation and section dimensions
For people who use dimensioning via paper space. There is no simple way of turning off elevational dimensions or section dimensions unless you turn off some or all of the 2D_Instructions. Currently under options there is only an option to turn off 2D
Master Cut Report help
Build 24.1.1030.641 Foundation 25.0319 Master Cut Report I'm trying to "group" certain parts together in the report. For example, for parts names we don't need to see "Base", "Tall", "Upper" nor do we need to know if a part is a left or right, if it is
Using Microvellum Remotely ( Azure Cloud, RDP, SQL, Remote Workforce / employees, Cloud based SQL Servers,
Using microvellum remotely has been an issue. Issues doing it the wrong way: 1) Internet Lag ( slow connection to your work device ) 2) using RDP without proper protection on both ends ( remote computer and office machine ). You open up your computer
Estimating Module
Can "Formula Driven Materials" be used for estimating a project? ALSO: In the Project & Estimating video session I did not find info on "the ability to limit access to specific areas of TOOLBOX". Did I miss it while viewing all the videos??
Hardware Associative Drawing Name
Just going through our custom hardware we have in our system and noticed some of my 3D models are in "Non-Associative Drawing Name" and others are in "Associative Drawing Name". What's the difference and why? I do know if my hardware name is different
Move parts In the nest
It'd be great to know if there's any keystroke shortcut for move parts on a nest "Nest tools -part placement move part- "
Perfect grain
In the spec group settings under perfect graining, theres a check box to turn perfect grain on for drawer fronts and doors. Is there a way to turn it on, only for Drawer fronts and not for the doors?
Help .top drawer issues
What did I do? I'm assuming I did something. top drawers are coming in super tall .and no info in top drawer opening measurements. I was getting my drawers to how I wanted. I cant see anything I did in global and I don't remember messing with look up
How to create this vector location/PLINE5?
This my first look at Vector locations. In my picture I am trying to create the white line in the part on the right. So basically a triangle I want with a 1.5 wide/.25 deep notch on both corners. Can anyone tell me how to tweak this vector code. The part
Adding Custom Door Profile
How can I add a custom door/drawer profile to a project? The designer changed the profile from a standard shaker style to the one I'm going to attach to this post. Can anyone help me make this? Thank you!
New Foundation Library Release Available Today: Build 25.0319
We are happy to announce that a new update for the Foundation Library, Build 25.0319 is now available! The latest release of Microvellum's Foundation Library includes resolutions for numerous issues, updates to existing products to improve functionality,
Feature Request - Printable Comments
Something i've always wished we had was a way to convey information on a nesting patter that comes through onto the report drawing. I assume it would work in the following way, user draws something in 2d, makes it a specific colour on a specific layer
Introducing the Next-Gen Optimizer: Now in Beta
We’re excited to introduce a new generation of optimization tools—now available in beta. This release marks a major step forward, featuring an all-new optimizer built from the ground up with a modern, flexible architecture and a powerful genetic algorithm.
Change material defaults foundation library
In the Foundation Library, does anyone know the best location to change the Material defaults in the Foundation library so that the changed material shows in the cut parts wizard? Should I change the Material Name under the LookUp Table in the M workbook?
Who has moved from Component Library to Foundation Library
Who has moved from Component Library to Foundation Library and HOW did you do it?? My gosh!! SO many things different, moved and why did that change??? While other things ... ok that's the same atleast ... LOL Where did you start??? ... Because wow!!
Explain GETEQ1, GETEQ2, GETEQH and GETEQV better ..
Can some please explain the GETEQ1, GETEQ2, GETEQH and GETEQV better than this FAQ page?? https://community.microvellum.com/portal/en/kb/articles/eq-functions Starting with a blank Misc Starter Part. I want an item of QTY X [Variable Name: SLATS] equally
Cam Bottom Inside global
The Global - Cam Bottom Inside needs to be per product type. Ex. base cabinets need to be outside, but uppers need to be inside. I have to make a different spec group for this. It gets heavy when I already have 4 different color spec groups already, and
Drawer Stacks – Top Drawer Height to use Default Height?
Is it possible in the CCL libraries to have the drawer stack cabinets and the drawer stack subassemblies to come in and use the Default Top drawer height and then equal out the other drawers? In our residential side: On our 1.25 Overlay cabinets we use
Viewport Scaling
Does anyone else have this issue? I draw in 1:20mm scale and use Annotative Dimensions and Text. When drafting in paper space I change the viewport scale to 1:25 and the dimensions and Text overlap and screw up. Is there a setting I am missing? I have
Design & Engineering Skills Competition
In honor of Microvellum's 30th anniversary, we’re shining a spotlight on the talented designers, drafters, and engineers who use our software to bring extraordinary ideas to life. Showcase your creativity and expertise by entering for a chance to earn
Field measuring L shaped countertops
I was wondering what methods are good for field measuring long L shaped countertops if you don't have a laser scanner. We have some long ones coming up where a template would be getting out of hand due to the overall size. We have an angle finder tool,
How to get pop ups to show after checking "do not show"
I hit do not show on a popup and I need to have the pop ups come back so I can see if it is overwriting the work order when processing
How to add grain direction to formula generated material?
Hello, can somebody please tell me if it's possible to add grain direction to a formula generated material. We are using the 5 pieces door and when I nest them sometimes it changes the direction of the grain. We want to keep the grain along the length
DADO1[Face Frame Dado]
Hello, can somebody please help me with this token? right now, the dado starts/stops the tongue on all horizontal parts of the cabinet (front stretcher, top, bottom and fixed shelves .28125" from the sides and we need it to be 2". Above is a snapshot
Pocket route direction
When adding a pocket route token to a piece of hardware, is there a direction control? on the composite my routs are up cutting.
Product Comments On Reports
I am trying to figure out how to change what is printed on our "Work Order Summary" report in the product comments field. Originally when we started with Microvellum we requested that the comment field contain text indicating which ends of the cabinet
Status Update: New Sawing & Nesting Optimizers
Hey, Microvellum Community! I have some good news to share with you! As many of you know, our development team has been working on a complete redesign of our saw and nesting optimizers. This isn't just an enhancement of our existing optimizers; it's the