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New Cutting optimiser still not functional a lot of the time?
Anyone else still struggling with the new optimiser, i worry for the day the old one disappears and we cant process anything!
Feature Request Add minimum width and length to nesting scrap
As per the title there really should be a minimum width and length for scrap options in the settings. Having scrap pieces that are 2440mm long by 50mm are no good to me. But i dont mind some rectangles, pieces for our machine need to be minimum 950mm
Change name reference in reports
Hey all! We have manufacturing reports that right now reference the draftsman name in Microvellum, however that variable does not work great when we have multiple drafters working in the same project. What we would prefer is for MV to reference a local
Feature Request: F Workbook in Portal Library Updates
We use the Portal Plug-In and after a library update the F Workbook currently does not get transferred to the local configurations. Thus, any new hardware that is now located in the F Workbook is not available for our users, making the library update
Product not coming out in Product detail report
Hi All I have a product that when I process it ,the Image does not come out on the product detail report. I did it once, but can't figure it out now. I know it has something to do with defining a "prompt" in the spreadsheet. I looked through the knowledge
FEATURE REQUEST: Find Where Scrap was Used in a Nest
It would be great to be able to see where a scrap sheet was used in the Microvellum Work Orders. This would allow a user to find a scrap sheet within the work orders in case you re-edit a nest that changes a scrap sheet size. This would allow you to quickly
FEATURE REQUEST: Add Un-Used Scrap Back into Scrap Inventory
If I need to update a nest in the composite drawing that removes a scrap sheet, the un-used scrap should be added back to the scrap inventory during the update g-code process. I would suggest that the update process ask if you want to add the scrap back
FEATURE REQUEST: Ask to Remove Scrap from Inventory
Currently the Microvellum Scrap Manager an option to Automatically Remove Scrap from Inventory or you need to manually remove the scrap from stock. I'm asking for another check box that would allow Microvellum to ask if I want to remove the Scrap from
How to create floating shortcut commands ?
When we use to use AutoCAD I was able to drag groups of commands off the toolbar and essentially have them floating in my model space where I could pin them together wherever I wanted.. It was efficient to take my most used commands & have them close
FEATURE REQUEST: Warning messages when associative machining is not associative
There isn't a great way to word it, but it would be nice if there was an error message during processing, or anywhere else, that would alert you that your product has an associative machining token that is not working. Example, edgeboring where the edge
FEATURE REQUEST: Pass Project Properties through to Reports
We would like to see the "Project Properties" as well as the "User Defined Project Properties" pass through from the Job into the reports. I have gone through the process of making my own variable that references the "user name" that is logged into the
FEATURE REQUEST: Globally Controlled Subassemblies
Would it be possible to have subassembly selection controlled thru the globals, the same way "2D Instructions" is controlled?
Saving custom subassemblies
I've recently created a custom subassembly and want to save it to the library's subassembly list so i can insert it in cabinets as needed. When i save the sub assembly as new where is this actually saved? I cant find it in the list of subassemblies within
Custom Subassembly takes multiple attempts to update any prompts
Hi, Ive recently been working on a custom subassembly between projects, just a simple modified fixed shelf basically. For some reason all of a sudden now when i want to change any prompt in the subassembly, the first attempt will be completely undone,
FEATURE REQUEST - Update Work Order Summary - Sheet Stock Quantity after Manually Adjusting Nests Removes Sheets
When I make manual changes to the nests in the Composite Drawing, I would like the Sheet Stock Quantity on the Work Order Summary to update to adjust to match the quantity in the drawing. I have run into many times that after I adjust the nests in a Composite
NEXT UP: Customer Focus Group and May Feature Release Events
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Solid Wood Door - Perfect Grain Issue Name Error
I am having an issue with graining with the solid wood door subassembly. This works fine with Slab doors. I am using a NON modified subassembly, this is a template level version. I am on library 26.0327 so the newest one. There is a prompt for Full_Width_Drawer
Solid Model Analyzer / Part Orientation
I created a layout of six 2D panels in AutoCAD, and all parts have a grain direction assigned. I imported them into Microvellum, converted them into 3D parts, and then ran the Solid Model Analyzer. I was able to generate the composite drawings correctly,
Adding Subassembly Inserts Using Pick Corners
Does anyone actually use the "Pick Corners" feature, and does it actually work for them? Here's the documentation on it: https://community.microvellum.com/portal/en/kb/articles/adding-subassembly-inserts-and-using-pick-corners#Adding_SubassemblyInserts_and_Using_Pick_Corners
Die wall studs / vertical parts internal notching corner reliefs
I have recently started creating die walls out of Microvellum and have run into the issue wherein my method of relieving the inside corners of notches on studs is not applying. I typically always drilled a 1/2" diameter hole on the corners, however these
Certain Products Not Showing Up in 2D Plan Drawing
When I go to Draw 2D Wall Plan View there are items not showing up on the drawing. I understand that its not going to draw CAD things I added. But I have built this bedroom wall that only has one base cabinet and the rest of the wall is built of Mitered
Line Bore Hole Size
I'm attempting to increase our line bore hole size from 5mm to 5.5mm. I've updated G!Shelf_Bore_Diameter to 5.5 and added Tool28 below. The model and nest are drawing the holes correctly at 0.21654 but the G-Code is still coming out as 5mm 0.19685". What
Feature Request: Ability for Microvellum Users to Provide Access to Microvellum peAk Area
Microvellum sent an email to all users on 7/18/2025 with usernames and passwords for accessing a new Microvellum peAk area for training videos. However, I'm having problems getting access to peAk for a new user. As far as I know, Microvellum users without
Feature Request - Add Snapshot of Face of Nested Material to Nesting Report
Now that Microvellum is working on applying Render Materials to Database Materials, I would like the face-up side of the material to show on the Nesting Optimization Report to help the machine operator ensure that the material is placed on the CNC with
Feature Request: Single Location for Microvellum and Innergy Events
Microvellum and Innergy both offer many avenues for training and keeping up to date with the software; however, both systems keep their registration systems separate. (The one exception is the monthly newsletter.) As many events that both Microvellum
brics cad viewbase
hey all i have finally done the swap to brics cad for past 1 month i am finding that the viewbase dead slow or is it just me?
Live in peAk: Microvellum Classroom Training
Gday guys, I'm very excited to announce that starting June 1st, and throughout the month of June, there will be regular Microvellum Classroom Training events available via peAk. These classes are a combination of Q&A and Demonstration events to learn
Feature Request: Assign different colors for different Sheet Stock material to distinguish faces.
This would help out so much to assist with visual cues and catches. Also would help how its the part is going to face on the CNC bed. Different colors on each side of the face so we know know it will nest and render correctly based on materials.
New Foundation Library Release Available Today: Build 26.0430
We are happy to announce that a new update for the Foundation Library, Build 26.0430 is now available! New releases of Microvellum's Foundation Library include resolutions for numerous issues, numerous enhancements to existing products and variables,
COLOR BY MATERIAL
Hello, Could someone tell me how to assign a different color to each material I create in a microvellum project. I know from the video that it's done, but I can't find it. I was told that it was autocad which manages the colors, but how to assign and
FEATURE REQUEST: Add a User Editable Field to Materials for Project Material Callout Numbers
Add a user editable field to the material/edgebanding/hardware libraries for material callout numbers. This would be used when printing reports to show the material callout numbers uses on a Project without having to make the material Project Specific.
Feature Request: Enable Export of Processing Center Reports as *.XLSX
This is the reverse of an Innergy idea: https://ideas.innergy.com/ideas/IDEAS-I-4373 If we enable export of *.XLSX reports in the Processing Center, we would be able to upload to Innergy. Currently Innergy does not accept *.XLS files.
More Than an Upvote: Better Feedback for Dev, QA, & Library Teams
Hey everyone, - I think we can all agree the current "one vote" system is a good start, but it doesn't always show the full picture. Right now, a minor "nice-to-have" that lots of people upvote looks exactly the same as a "major workflow killer" because
Issue: duplicate label printer
While doing an integration with another shop, a second label printer was created. Now when I try to process a nest I get an error "More than one label was found as the Current Auto Nest Part Label of the name 'Part Labels(EMF4x2RollFeed)' I am trying
Centralized Bug Tracker & Proactive Issue Alerts
- I think we need a centralized bug tracking bulletin that clearly lists open and known issues. Currently, it's exhausting to constantly monitor forums, self-diagnose problems, or attend every event session just to stay informed. It’s highly inefficient
Update on Microvellum Compatibility with AutoCAD 2027
Hello, I have an update to share regarding Microvellum compatibility with AutoCAD 2027. At this time, work toward AutoCAD 2027 compatibility has been paused, and we will not release a Q2 build of Microvellum AC that supports AutoCAD 2027. After further
Blum REVEGO Pocket System V3
Does the current Foundation Library include Blum REVEGO Pocket System V3? Somehow there's a mismatch between the Microvellum hardware and Blum E-Services. Thanks
Feature Request: Enable Export of Processing Center Reports as *.XLSX
This is the reverse of an Innergy idea: https://ideas.innergy.com/ideas/IDEAS-I-4373 If we enable export of *.XLSX reports in the Processing Center, we would be able to upload to Innergy. Currently Innergy does not accept *.XLS files.
[Feature Request] Function to detect machining on a part (for auto-assigning processing stations)
It would be nice to be able to set formulas that detect if a part has machining to determine a part's processing station. Currently, being unable to detect associative or virtual machining, especially from subassemblies — let alone anything manually added
Feature Request: Layer Controls Within Properties Panel
This would just be a real time saver, I think. Whenever I'm deep in the weeds and moving things I will quickly want to move things to a hidden layer or just a different layer, or when I draw quick guidelines I want those to be on a guides layer and will