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custom prompts
We are a custom kitchen company like most, so i would like to have some custom control global prompts. That can drive visible and or non visible prompts within all of the cabinets in the library. Which would save me time in the library designer.
Introducing the New Software Licensing System
Hello, Microvellum Community Members! We are excited to introduce our brand-new licensing system (SLS), designed for our on-premise software, to improve your Microvellum licensing experience. This innovation, the first new feature related to our software
Wood grain Visualising
Hi guys, I've designed a big counter in Toolbox and somehow have gotten de wood grain direction wrong on more than a few parts. I previously used a different cabinet software to design my cabinets, where it always should the grain direction if the option
Formula Driven Materials to have the "Always Flip" "Always Ask" "Never Flip" option
We are going for full order processing automation without human intervention as a goal. However, because we're using Formula Driven materials to manage our unlimited number of materials, these Formula Driven Materials are causing a pop up message that
Changing Cutpart and Edgeband components by opining the project on another computer
I got some issue when I opened a project on the different computer on the same toolbox via server Cutpart and Edgeband Components of Some of the project specification groups that I made originally in the first place changed and it looks like it reverted
Built in Names (Defined Names such as ProductName, ProductDescription, Heightabovefloor)
Hi all, I've begun noticing that Toolbox has a bunch of built in names that have pre-defined properties, most notably ProductName, ProductDescription, Heightabovefloor and a few others. It would be handy if there was a list of all of these built in names
Invisible Fasteners
So... Researching Invisible Fasteners, What is the one drawn in the wardrobe expansion, construction methods list? Looking at different ways for tricky jobs. Thanks in advance
Folder Color in Part Properties?
Just a quick question - does anyone know what the green, yellow, or red color of the subassembly folder icons indicate in the Parts Properties interface? Seems like it might indicate whether that subassembly has been modified from the library subassembly
FE Text
Where can I adjust the text Height of the FE Tags
PROBLEM: New Custom Product Data Cleared After Renaming in Product Viewer
I just spent the better part of the morning creating a custom product from an empty spreadsheet. I had saved and redrawn the product numerous times throughout the process. Once it was complete, I went to the Product Viewer to rename the product and after
New Toolbox Release Available Today: Build 23.1.1205.642
We are happy to announce that Toolbox build 23.1.1205.642 is now available! This build introduces the latest version of Toolbox, designed to work with the features enabled by our new SLS licensing features. As such, several small-scale fixes and overhauls
Trying to add a new spec group and copy the cut parts but keep receiving an error.
I am not sure of where to go to free up some space, as I did not set this system up. Any help is appreciated.
Dust Hood Height
Hi, We run a Beisse Skill 2412 G F and I was wondering if there is a setting in the processing that I can lower the dust hood height? Thanks Phil
Face 6 machining help needed
Newbie at doing face 6 operations - nested based cnc router. We are going to be machining some parts that need machining on both face 5 and 6. We are planning on doing face 6 machining first, flipping whole sheets and then running face 5. Machine 0 is
Face 6 Machining on Countertops
Hi, Wondering how do you guys deal with face 6 machining on face 6, specifically for countertop products. How can I avoid flipping the board on the machine? We have a countertop subtop material which now requires some machining on the bottom ( Face 6).
Saving Modified Subassemblies to Library vs to Product
I've been working on modifying the Foundation Library to fit my company's needs, and in doing so, I'm often modifying products and it's subassemblies for one-off products. For these one-off products with modified subassemblies, I've just been saving the
Button Fix Hardware Add
I was wondering if microvellum could maybe add button fix to the hardware list in the library. We have used the button fix type 2 for removable panels that have tight reveals and cannot have much lift off. I was debating on putting them in our library
Importing Projects from an Old Version of Microvellum to New Version
I was told by MV Support, without really any explanation as to how, that it was possible to import projects from an old deauthorized version of MV to a newer version. I had 2019 and moved to 2023. My question is, if I need to export a project but don't
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Rout Editing Tools
It would be nice if the rout Editing Tools were more readily accessible as in place them with the routing tools. When developing a product from the ground up I find myself using the rout editing tools frequently and I have often thought that having them
Anyone use Lamello Cabineo connectors? Machining issue drilling vs. routing
I figured out how to use the Cabineos and successfully have the edgearray machine token and all that. But when it goes to machine these, it is picking up our 5mm and trying to bore the 15mm hole with that bit. I cannot seem to find a place to change it to rout and setting a different bit like our 1/4" or 3/8" compression. We do not have a 15mm drill bit but can get one. But where would I even set that tool number? As you can see, it is using the 3/8" bit for the pline which is for the Cabineo cap
ADA Toe Kick Hardware
Is there an option to add ADA Toekick Hardware to the ADA sink base cabinets? If not, can we add some like the ones from ADAToeKick.com.? They are very easy to install and have a clean look. Figured I would throw this out there before trying to add it
Designing Labels
Does anybody has some good documentation or tutorials on designing labels? How to change from a sheet to a roll feed, bringing in specific parameters to show on labels etc... Thanks in advance!
System waste bins "Euro Cargo" and similar
Hi all, In our Component Library the (Build 21.1.916.641) the choices for waste bin systems are very limited. And neither of those has machining tokens . I am curious if the Foundation Library offers a greater selection and includes machining/drilling
New Zealand Job opportunity
Hi All Long shot, but I am looking for a junior Engineer / detailer in New Zealand with the right to work in New Zealand. Will provide training on MV. Working in a 3 man team, room to grow and support with training all the normal things everyone is looking
2D/Section Text Height
Anybody else started having an issue with the text drawn on 2d/sections only coming in with a height of 1 since a recent update? It's definitely not a text style issue or the like, going back to a project from before the update and redrawing a cabinet
Permettre l'édition d'un matériel au niveau "Projet"
Bonjour, Dans plusieurs projets, nous devons apporter un changement à un matériel existant sans nécessairement vouloir apporter ce changement au niveau "Template". Par exemple, grandeur de matériaux discontinué ou un prix promo sur un matériel qui ne
Refresh automatique en sortant d'un TextBox
Bonjour, un petit changement qui pourrait faire toute la différence pour nous. Nous aimerions qu'un "Refresh" soit fait automatiquement à toutes les fois qu'on sort d'un TextBox dans le formulaire "Product Prompts". De la même manière qu'un menu déroulant,
How To Add Internal Division into Drawer
Hi, I would like to insert internal divisions into each drawer. Is there a quick way to do this instead of doing it manually? There is no option to click on. Thanks
2D Elevations on a l-shaped walls
I'm pretty sure this is impossible but I figured I'd ask before giving up on it. In situations where a product touches two walls (ie. l-shaped plan) is there a way to get an elevation to show up on both wall when I draw 2D wall elevation? Here is the
Un-associating drawer head height with drawer box sub assembly
Hi all, I am trying to un-associate the height of drawer heads with the drawer box sub assembly's. For our standard Frameless 3 drawer bases, we have a set 5.75" top, 12.1875" mid and bottom drawer heads, and the drawer boxes are 4" @ top, and 10" mid
Floating Thick Backs
Looking for the best approach to undersize or float thick back panels with a lock dado. Ideally would like a Global level parameter to control this. Attached image shows where we're trying to add a gap. Any suggestions? Thanks.
Adding supplemental parts to a product?
I have a base cabinet that I have created some 3d solid panel parts that I would like to make into one complete product. Is there a way to do this?
Any Updates on SMT Development Roadmap?
I have been an advocate for Microvellum's Solid Model Tools since their inception. As time goes by however, these tools are in need of some major improvements. A few things that come to mind: Better analyzation of parts (especially radius parts) to rotate
Part labels printing portrait not landscape
I am currently trying to migrate to the Foundation Configuration. Everything is set up the way my company likes it. However we use a 4 x 2 roll feed label for parts. When I went to print a label it prints i portrait, so the half the label in not printed.
This Message Always Causes Toolbox to Lock Up
When reprocessing a work order, if you ever receive a message saying the "Directory is open. Please close and retry." This is a death sentence message and requires the user to end the task. Closing and "retrying" does not work - it will hang up every
Reverse direction of border cut
Hi, We are cutting solid wood and the CNC operator has requested for the bit to run in the opposite direction from how it runs right now. Right now the bit travel in a counter-clockwise direction and they would like to see it travel in a clockwise direction.
FEATURE REQUEST: Minor Change to Edit Design Data Column Header Format
When "Set Standard Column Widths" is applied, the "Part Name" through the "2D Elv Token" (& Par) columns all fit visibly on my screen. However, the "Base Point", "Machine Point", "& "X,Y,Z Rotation" columns take up a lot of unnecessary real estate on
Parts not drawing correct thickness but is machining correct thickness (Formulated materials using Project Wizard)
All data that I can see is the correct thickness however when the product is redrawn the parts draw at 16.5 regardless of the thickness used in the projects Material file (16.0mm in Formulated Material).
Dynamic Item Numbers
Hi Is there a way to have an item number dynamically set based on a global setting? e.g. Item Number =If(G!Cabinetry_Option=2,"1","NOCUT") We have a cabinetry layout for a regular tiny house customer who has multiple versions of essentially the same cabinetry.