Configuration Editor: CAD Options

Configuration Editor: CAD Options

This article provides an overview of the options and settings available on the CAD tab of the Configuration Editor (Options) Interface. For a complete list of available tabs and options visit Overview: Configuration Editor (Options) Interface.

Dimensioning


Dimension settings will display product dimensions with the value or will include the text "Verify" to the dimension.
  1. Place Dimension on Current Layer – Places the Dimensions on the current CAD layer.
  2. Dimension Layer – Selects the default layer for Dimensions. 

Drawing Preference

Controls how the program draws the products when adding from the product library to the AutoCAD drawing file. You can use the Redraw Product command to change how the product is drawn once added to the drawing.
  1. Add 2D Plan Tokens to 3D Drawings – Draws a 2D plan view representation of the products alongside the 3D representation.
  2. Add 2D Elevation Tokens to 3D Drawings – Draws a 2D elevation plan representation of the products alongside the 3D representation.
  1. Products in New Drawing Setup – Allows you to set up your drawing preferences for products that are redrawn in new drawings using the "Draw Selected Product in New Drawing" option in the Product Viewer. This includes options to add and run a script file when drawing products and select the path for the template to be used for the new drawing.  

3D Visual Style

Sets how the drawing environment will be set after a product is drawn. 2D Wire Frame setting provides the best drawing performance. Visual Styles can also be set within the AutoCAD drawing file.

CAD Platform Association

Click Configure to associate Microvellum to a different CAD platform version.

Toolbox Section Settings

Manages how product section update when modifying the 3D representation of the product.

Use Annotative Scaling

Enables Annotative scaling for each drawing created. Use setup text to manage the annotative scaling settings.



    • Related Articles

    • Overview: Configuration Editor (Options) Interface

      The Configuration Editor (Options) Interface for Microvellum Toolbox is accessible from the Toolbox Setup menu. Using the options contained within, you'll configure general system settings, set up the optimization software you use, set up tool files, ...

    • Configuration Editor: Utilities Options

      This article provides an overview of the options and settings available on the Utilities tab of the Configuration Editor (Options) Interface. For a complete list of available tabs and options visit Overview: Configuration Editor (Options) Interface. ...

    • Configuration Editor: Processing Options

      This article provides an overview of the options and settings available on the Processing tab of the Configuration Editor (Options) Interface. For a complete list of available tabs and options visit Overview: Configuration Editor (Options) Interface. ...

    • Configuration Editor: General Options

      This article provides an overview of the options and settings available on the General tab of the Configuration Editor (Options) Interface. For a complete list of available tabs and options visit Overview: Configuration Editor (Options) Interface. ...

    • Configuration Editor: Machining Options

      This article provides an overview of the options and settings available on the Machining tab of the Configuration Editor (Options) Interface. For a complete list of available tabs and options visit Overview: Configuration Editor (Options) Interface. ...

    • Recent Articles

    • Microvellum Release Notes | Build 25.2.0406.641

      The following release notes apply to Microvellum build 25.2.0406.641. Label Image Fix Fig. 1: An error noting an incorrect number of Label Images. An issue was reported wherein creating new G-code from an existing work order that was edited using ...

    • Microvellum Foundation Library Release Notes | Build 26.0327

      The following release notes apply to Microvellum Foundation Library build 26.0327. Additions Added new Formula Driven Materials (FDM) and accompanying special FDM project wizard. * New Specification Group “Wizard Formula Driven Materials [FDM]”. New ...

    • Formula Driven Materials (FDM) User Guide

      The formula driven material (FDM) system in Microvellum automates the creation and management of materials within a project. By using predefined lookup tables and intelligent formulas, FDM dynamically generates each material’s name, thickness, and ...

    • Microvellum Release Notes | Build 25.2.0330.641

      The following release notes apply to Microvellum build 25.2.0330.641. Formula Editor Fix There was a recurring issue wherein attempting to edit any formula within the Part Properties of the software would result in an error. This would only occur ...

    • Microvellum Release Notes: Year of 2026

      This document will catalog all releases for Microvellum software builds that are released in the year 2026. This currently encompasses builds 25.2.0114.641 to 25.1.0406.641. Microvellum Release Notes | Build 25.2.0406.641 The following release notes ...