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SQL Providers
What are the SQL providers that are used to access the backend data? The ones that are installed with all products. Both SQL and SQLCE. Thanks in advance.
Thoughts on how to add Drawer Bottom Thickness to Drawer Report
I have been asked if it's possible to add the Drawer Bottom Thickness to our Drawer Report and Drawer Parts Report. Currently we are making our own 1/2" drawer sides from Melamine. We are doing this offline where we cut specific drawer side heights based
How to adjust product number size?
I am not using annotative dimensioning and y product number looks like this whether I am in 1/2" or 1 1/2" scale. It does not change when I redraw the product.
Grooved Panel Not Grooving Full Width
As per the title, i'm trying to setup this grooved panel, but it wont groove the whole width of the panel, its almost like its hard set to cut out at a certain number of machining operations and doesn't finish it. Anyone seen this?
Item Number value preselected instead of Width value when adding or editing cabinets
Updated from an older build to the current build (ie. from 23.1.1120.641 to 24.1.1001.641) and whenever a new cabinet is added or Product Prompts is used, the preselected value is now always the Item Number as opposed to how it has always operated previously,
Remove Hardware Array
Can anyone help me remove this hardware array from the globals? We will be using Lamello instead. Alternatively, if possible, please help me add Lamello. Otherwise, just removing this global would be fine—I just can't find the correct way to do it.
Toolbox 2025 Now Available
We are happy to announce that Toolbox OEM 2025 is now available! To discover the new features and abilities of Toolbox 2025 check out What's New in Toolbox 2025 (OEM). For help installing Toolbox 2025 please visit Installing Toolbox for a simple overview
Foundation Library Update Error - *This is not a valid update package*
Hello, Something strange is happening while attempting to update the foundation library using the utility. We downloaded the correct version as per the instructions on the foundation library downloads page. Once we have selected it and begin the update,
Machining issues
We are doing a dado groove for backer board and drawer bottoms. The groove does just fine on all pieces EXCEPT the drawer sides. Do you have any suggestion where to look to fix this? Thanks in advance!
SMT EXTRUSIONS
Is there a rational reason why every extrusion comes in between a 64th & 32nd over the length of the construction line. Even at a butt I do not see the answer here
3D Rotate Not Showing Preview
Any one else using 2025 not getting the preview when using 3D Rotate? Currently just get this
MV Engineer needed - Central Indiana
Not looking for remote workers at this time. We are interested in hiring a full time MV drafter/engineer. We are a custom commercial shop mainly focusing on healthcare. Competitive salary and benefits.
Pocket Cut Toe Kick even when all options appear to be off ?
We are running the new Toolbox Release: Build 25.1.0213.641. In our older 50.3 CCL it has been brought to my attention that we have lost the ability to control the option of just polyline cutting the Toe Kick vs Pocketing Toe Kick. For some reason the
3D Solid Model Analyzer -Processing
Hello, Has anyone ran into the issue after creating a product with the Solid Model Analyzer, I get this error while processing. "Object reference not set to an instance of an object". Image Attached.
Adding vaulted ceiling to walls [issues]
I am adding vaulted ceilings to walls. I am selecting the proper measurements and the direction of the vault is the wrong way. The opposite wall is correct and using the exact same dimenions. This is probably due to drawing the walls left to right. When
PROCESSING TIME
has anyone had a product with quite a few parts take over an hour to process? i have an SMA product that has a lot of parts with routs and it has been over an hour and it still hasn't finished.
Comparing Workbooks
Is there a way to compare workbooks between products? Similar to excel compare spreadsheets. For example: Comparing the [S] Workbook between two different products to find the discrepancies in formulas, values, etc.
Feature Dream - Name Manager
The default size of the Name Manager window is (IMO) not terribly useful for lookup tables In order to actually read LookUpTable names and ranges, the two columns must be widened a bit: Making this adjustment each and every time is tedious, and I regularly
Invisible Fasteners/Lock Dowel FOUNDATION 25.0124
What is the purpose of the dowels used in the back of the nailers?
FULL TIME or CONTRACT "1099"
Making a 3 panel shaker door? Is it really not possible?
I need to make a 3 panel shaker door. I have created our own door profiles we use but it is using the D! workbook LookUpTables. I am only really seeing an option for 2 panels. Seems crazy you can't door more than that.
Angled cabinets
Hoping to nudge development for face frame angled cabinets. The non face frame library does a good start, a lot more options in there than face frame. But that just means i have to use a hash up of both cabinet types and force them to look remotely correct.
Perfect Grain control with Drawer Banks
Not sure what's going on? and how to change / control the grain . Had issues with this ins the past project but only with one cabinet, which I think I copied a formula over from a cabinet which was being nested / optimised correctly and made it work (
How do Stored Formulas work?
In the Workbook Designer under 'Edit' you can find Stored Formulas which allows you to make a formula and give it a name. How is this used? Can you make a formula to perform a common calculation you will need, and it will take different inputs based on
Bluebeam does not recognize scales from Toolbox created PDFs
We create PDFs using the Publish to “PDF” option with the PDF Preset “DWG To PDF”. This leaves much to be desired. First, when “Multi-sheet file” option is selected, the scale on the first sheet is applied to all the sheets. If “Multi-sheet file” is not
Issue with sheet qty for duplicate sheets
Ive been doing jobs that require multiple copies of cabinets for a hotel. in total I have 10 styles of cabinets with 8 of each. when i nest the parts i run the material costing report to see how many sheets i need, but when im going to cut the sheets
Fixed panel not working
Hi. Having updated to the latest library edition, I know see the fixed panel option to the cabinet face options. Looking back on release notes, this was implemented at 24.0823 and should have options for keku's etc. but when selected, it does nothing.
MVPARTSLIST
Is there a way to customize what information is listed using this command? I'm currently using it for toekicks, but I'd like to eliminate information like the width as well as reduce the amount of spaces in-between the part name and it's corresponding
New Toolbox Release Available Today: Build 25.1.0213.641
We are happy to announce that Toolbox build 25.1.0213.641 is now available! This build includes resolutions for issues with stay-down nesting, adding 3 new options to the nest settings to address them, as well as an improvement for Drawing Products in
Safe Z
How do we prevent this bit from traveling so close to the board? It must be a setting that we just cannot find, thanks in advance. I posted this in the FB group and got a great answer but it only worked for AFTER the bit went to 0,0 position. How do we
Drawer paper towel holder
Anyone here had to do one of these? A clue to how to achieve? Doubt there is a "funky drawer/paper towel dispenser" product in MV.
Color change to wall dimensions
Hi all, Fairly new to Microvellum here. Is there an option to change the color of the dimensions for walls in 2d plans and elevations? I want to differentiate them from the cabinets. Thanks
Excel sheet referencing
Hi, I'm trying to populate a table inside my drawing template from an excel spreadsheet filled out ahead of time. I'm wondering if there is a way for this excel document to be automatically included inside the project folder every time a project is
Increasing Material File Window (Left Side)
Can the adjustment bar between project materials and library materials be made bigger and stay fixed, or provide a setting to default to last adjustment made? Currently it cuts off part of the materials allocated to the pointers and goes back to default
New Toolbox Release Available Today: Build 25.1.0129.641
We are happy to announce that Toolbox build 25.1.0129.641 is now available! This build includes resolutions for a variety of issues with the Solid Model Analyzer, as well as a few additions to the analyzation settings. Please refer to the complete Release
Foundation Library Project Wizard
I want to dado & screw divisions, fixed shelves, nailers, and drawer stretchers. But I don't want to dado tops and bottoms. I believe the proper method for accomplishing this is to open the Project Wizard, and select Dado & Screw under Default Construction
Router tool height question
I have a 1/4" tool on our Northwood that I am using to perform a simple one pass route. Looking at the 3d of the cabinet I can see that the dado is there. And the machine operator said it did perform the function it just didn't go into the wood. Should
Adding finishes tied to Spec groups
As per the title, is is possible to add finishes that are tied to the spec group the cabinet was added with? For example a cabinet built with painted tulip fronts would be rendered that way and an island with oak stained fronts would be rendered that
Adding Blocks and files from Autocad Architectural edition
As per the title, im experimenting with the possibility of using Autocad Architectural files for things like windows and doors to import into my drawings. Has anyone ever done this or know where the files are located for me to point MV to them? I've also
Die Wall
It would be great if we could use a die wall to associate cabinets to. Also be able to do Wall Elevation and plan views from the die wall.