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3D Solids Disappearing
We have an issue with Microvellum OEM 2019 with 3D solids disappearing from the drawing. It seems to happen randomly. For example, we would save a drawing at the end of the day and everything is good. But the next morning, when we open the same drawing, all the 3D solids have disappeared. There is no error message. Both AutoCAD and Microvellum created 3D solids would be gone. The Microvellum 2D products are not affected. Fortunately, the Microvellum products Item Numbers are still there and we could
Draw Part in 2D Not Working
Anyone have issues with Draw Part in 2D not opening/loading part? Any ideas?
2D Instruction Challenge
I am attempting to add Text Tokens to both Elevation and Section, as well as adding "DRAWRECTANGLE" to Elevation, showing the outline for the "Rollouts". I have taken a Master Vertical Designer 1 Bay, used "Inner Drawers" and changed the drawer type to
"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
Wood Drawer Dividers
I frequently make toolboxes for a company using plywood. They typically have wood drawers the length of the truckbox that slide out when the tailgate is open. I always add dividers to these drawers but have recently switched over to Microvellum and am
Router Bit Profiles Do Not Draw
Hello, We would like to use a radius point bit to create a bead board but are having issues actually drawing the radius. Instead, it appears as a square cut. The router bit drawing is a closed polyline located at the 0,0,0 coordinates at the center tip
Inswing Pantry Door
What would be my simplest option to add blum inswing pantry door hinges? library 50.7
Legrabox Bottom Hole Drilling
Can the attached drilling please be added to the library. I have to keep adding it everytime my library updates and I'm not wanting to create a custom legrabox sub.
Parts Immune To Associative Machining
This might be more of a thought exercise than useful, but is there a way to make a part or material type immune to associative machining? The example I'm thinking of is loose laminate parts that are being post-lam'd after assembly. The only reason they
Associative Machining Mirrored
I'm setting up a coat hook for some lockers we are going to run, and the machining works properly on the back and right gable but is somehow flipped when applied to the left gable. Not sure what is going on, anyone else have this problem before and what
Project Material Sync Type
what does this do exactly? I've always thought of projects as a snapshot of the template at the time of project creation. what materials are being sync'd? So i create a project and someone else changes the template materials and my project is change
Dropped Routing When Copying Machining
I am having an issue when trying to copy machining from one part to another. I am using the 2D part editor, copying all the machining using AutoCad copy, then pasting it into another part in 2D part editor. This works fine for all the drilled holes but
Foundation Face Frame
Just starting to design in the F.F. Has anyone been successful in creating this? This is what the client really wants
Lock Dadoes Face 6 by default
When you do factory standard lock dado it defaults the offset/tongue cutting portion to be done from face 6. We're starting a new work flow where all stain grade and paint grade cabs are going to our custom shop flat, so they can be eb'd, painted flat,
New Foundation Library Release Available Today: Build 25.0418
We are happy to announce that a new update for the Foundation Library, Build 25.0418 is now available! New releases of Microvellum's Foundation Library include resolutions for numerous issues, numerous enhancements to existing products and variables,
New Toolbox Release Available Today: Build 25.1.0421.641
We are happy to announce that Toolbox build 25.1.0421.641 is now available! This build includes resolutions for issues with drill machining coordinates, as well as time delays when processing certain parts via server. Please refer to the complete Release
Drawer box location doesn't account for undermount slides? Foundation library
I cannot find a setting that will give me an acceptable relative location for the bottom of a drawer box when using undermount slides. Currently all drawers except bottom drawers sit flush to the bottom of the drawer front. (see image)
Dowel Placement in Foundation Library
I am slowly moving to the Foundation Library and trying to get my shops requirements set up. I cannot seem to get base cabinet dowel placement to align between left and right side. I have gone through the global's and have found all of the settings necessary
Double Lock Dado
Hi, has anyone ever managed to configure a double lock dado? I can get the 2 female parts milled, but both male parts are cutoff.
Editing Project Level Materials/CutParts File
Just curious, does anyone know why Microvellum doesn't allow us to add or edit materials at the project level? Or is there something I'm missing? When you open the project level CutPart file editor, the options to add or edit sheet stock or hardware is
Partial Inset Doors
Is there a product that already has partial inset doors?
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
Feature Screen
Has anyone produced a similar Feature Screen. Curious to know the assembly method used?
Reports - Dictionary - Data Set
I could use some help understanding why some ProductReportPrompts do not show up in the columns. For example, I'm looking for Thickness_Toe_kick but it not in the list. I tried to manually add it but the value doesn't pull though.
Copying Rooms & Walls Issue
Anyone else have any issues with walls when copying a room? It seems like when we copy a room, it's not always copying the wall objects correctly. We noticed that walls were sometimes redrawing with the copied products from the copied room and vice-versa.
Experienced Microvellum Users in Colorado
Hello, all. We are having a difficult time finding applicants for a Millwork Engineering/Drafting position who have Microvellum experience. This is an onsite position here in Colorado Springs, CO. If anyone has any interest or knows of anyone who might
24" Blum Undermount Slides
Hello, I need to make a cabinet with 24" drawer boxes, but I don't have the option to use 24" Slides. What do I need to do to get 24" Blum Undermount Slides? Thank you.
The New Look
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Material Collection (COL_*)
Does the collection feature work for hardware parts as well as sheet goods? I can't seem to get it work for hardware's
Inside Open Material Thickness
Hello, Can somebody please tell me why when I change the material thickness on open cabinets, I lose all the machining? and what do I need to do to keep the machining. Thank you.
HWR Associative Hardware Array -What am I missing?
I have a piece of hardware that I can add to a product using the hardware parts tab, and it displays and machines properly. Using the same piece of hardware in the HWR token I get nothing. What am I doing wrong?
Centre Dado
It would be great to have a global option for a Centred Dado along side the Lock Dado & Regular Dado options for those that can machine face 6.
1.000.000 objects in a drawing
Hi guys, my new collegue made a drawing, which somehow has 1.000.000 objects when I audit. It's horrendously slow, but I can't see how or why there are 1.000.000 objects. I tried purging, but to no avail. Any clues or tips?
How to Add a Steel Frame Glass Door Profile to a Product ?
I'm trying to add a steel frame glass door profile to the products. I’ve located the section under Specification Group > Door Options, as shown in the attached screenshot, and I see a dropdown for Aluminium Door Profile with options like “Häfele Profile
TCount - Renumber Text
Ability to sequence text/mtext numbering. I believe something like the TCOUNT command. This would be useful for outsourced drawings. I don't believe this currently exists?
Right scribe filler with cleats
When i bring in a cabinet & add a Right filler with cleats, it puts the daddo on the wrong side. Is there a way to change it in the library so when you add the Right filler it is correct, so I don't have to change it every time? Thank you
Artificial Intelligence and Microvellum
Has anyone dabbled with Excel Copilot AI to help with writing complex formula in MV? Has it expedited workflow? I've also heard of people using various AI to speed up AutoLISP code writing. Has anyone used it successfully?
Hardware list preview
Is there a place to preview the hardware list similar to the "Parts List Preview" prior to processing a project in MV?
Miter_Side_Front_Edges Option in Corner Cabinets doesn't appear to be working correctly.
FL: 25.0319 As I have been working on and testing cabinets, I have found what I think is a problem in the Frameless Corner Cabinets. In the screen shot below I have drawn 2 open Corner Upper cabinets but it this is happening on Base/Tall/Upper that are
New Foundation Library Release Available Today: Build 25.0124
We are happy to announce that a new update for the Foundation Library, build 25.0124 is now available! The latest release of Microvellum's Foundation Library includes resolutions for numerous issues, as well as changes/additions to existing products,