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New Foundation Library Release Available Now: Build 26.0729
We are happy to announce that a new update for the Foundation Library, Build 26.0729 is now available! New releases of Microvellum's Foundation Library include resolutions for numerous issues, numerous enhancements to existing products and variables,
Nested Panels Report Page Break On Different Sheet Stock
I would like to add a page break whenever there is a different sheet stock material.
Time clocks
Is there any way to track times spent on projects or anything at all i can see time stuff in the system but not sure how to use it, or its intended purpose. Seem more like floor staff and the 'stations' but id like to track more of the time spent in mv
The X-Files
I have a problem out of the X-Files. I modified a countertop sub-assembly in a project. Later re-opened the project and found the subassembly had reverted to stock. I went in and (disappointedly) decided to start again. I inserted a machine token, hit
Access Panel Hole (to shallow)
When placing an access panel, the route for the hole is not deep enough. It isn't penetrating the bottom hence no through hole. What controls the depth of the route and where can I find it ?
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
Drawing/Redrawing Cabinets taking 20-40 seconds everytime
After the last couple updates I feel like MV has gotten so slow, to the point that is is unbearable to get anything done. Not sure what could be causing this. The screen shot below shows this entire room, there are only 7 products total in this .dwg and
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
New Microvellum Release Available Now: Build 26.1.0803.641
We are happy to announce that Microvellum build 26.1.0803.641 is now available! This build includes resolutions for issues with DPI scaling and the Function Editor. Please refer to the complete Release Notes for more information on these changes. How
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?
Stop Adding Defined Names When Pasting Formulas or Adding Tokens from Clipboard
I'm needing to add some custom machining tokens from our clipboard, but when I do it is automatically appending the defined names into the product/subassembly. This is very annoying because it creates overlapping defined names, and new defined names in
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
"F.D.M." (Formula Driven Material)
As an individual who prides himself on "Forward Thinking" and ascribes to "Technological Advancement", I wish to gain feedback from the community, regarding the current use and or consideration of implementing "FDM" into your "FL Library Build". I would
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
Full Time Microvellum & Rhino Engineer - San Diego, CA, USA
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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
New Microvellum Release Available Now: Build 26.1.0723.641
We are happy to announce that Microvellum build 26.1.0723.641 is now available! This build includes resolutions for issues with G-code changes during work order modification, dado tokens, Product Prompt formula value color, saving changes in the Parts
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
Microvellum Draftsman - NEWCASTLE NSW
We’re on the hunt for a skilled Joinery Draftsperson who knows their way around Microvellum and is ready to bring high-end, one-off joinery designs to life! At our core, we’re a young, energetic team driven by detail, creativity, and a love for truly
Material file randomly changing data
Has anyone ever experienced the material file randomly changing data? For example, we have three rooms - kitchen, bedroom, bathroom. 3 completely different spec groups for each, all with independent components and all labelled as their relevant room.
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.
MV Support Tech AI
I recently had a problem with the SMA and opened a ticket with microvellum support. I was connected to a live technician who called me and explained he did not know what the issue was and asked me to send over my work order and any pertinent info. However,
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?