How to Install the Foundation Library
This article provides details on the process of installing the Microvellum Foundation Library.
Install
1. Download either the Imperial or Metric library from the Microvellum Portal. To locate these downloads, open the Software Management page, navigate to the “Software Access” section, click the "Library Data" tab, then select which install you want from under the "Full Installs" dropdown.
2. Once the download is complete, locate and open the Setup.exe file - typically found in your Downloads folder.
3. As the file opens, the Foundation Library installation wizard should open to guide you through the process of installation. Click "Continue". (Note that by installing this library, you are subject to Microvellum's EULA.)
4. An option to choose the destination for the installation will appear - you may change it, but we recommend storing it within your Microvellum Common Data folder. After choosing your installation path, click "Continue."
5. Next, you will be prompted to change the library data's configuration name. You may change it or leave the default name. To begin the installation, click install.
6. Once you receive verification of a successful installation, click Finish to end the installation. Note: You will need to restart any Microvellum application that was open during the installation of the library.
7. Once Microvellum has been restarted, select the Current Configurations drop-down to switch to the newly installed Library.
Selecting Region
Once the Foundation Library has been installed, it is important to select the geographical region the library is used in. This can affect how various library features are set, such as door swing
lines and hardware selections. Available regions include the US, NZ, AU, UK, CA, or All, if you want to utilize regionally neutral settings across the board.
To change the Region associated with your library:
1. Select the Microvellum Setup drop-down menu and choose Library Specification Groups to open the Template Specification Group Setup interface.
2. Click the Global Variables icon 
within the top menu and then expand the User Preferences section.
3. Locate the Region setting and click the drop-down to select your region. The default location is “US”.
This article explained the process for installing the Microvellum Foundation Library. If looking for information on how to install Microvellum OEM, update the Microvellum Foundation Library after it is installed, or install Microvellum AC (AutoCAD Companion), consult the following articles:
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