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AI
So I was watching a Netflix series recently because I have nothing better to do, and it was in a foreign language. The funny this is that he was doing a homework assignment and talking into his microphone on Microsoft Word and it would automatically type
New Option to "Open All Drawings" at once within Processing Center Nest Options
Not sure if there is a way to do this already or if its been requested before. But when I am reviewing Nests within Processing Center in order to open the Nest drawings, I have to go back through the menu each time and open the drawings individually.
Unwanted Material Sheet Size in Work Order
Anyone have any ideas where this extra material sheet size might be coming from? After generating the work order, there's an extra 48x96 sheet size showing up for one of our formula generated materials, when there should only be 49x97 and 61x145. In the
Can I edit the estimate template?
Hello, I was wondering if I can edit the estimate report template so its preloaded with the pictures that I would like to use for all my estimates? Right now the only way I see to edit the estimate is for individual jobs but I would like to have a general
Cannot Locate Drawing Token for a top Dimension
Hello, I want to adjust dimension for my top but I Cannot Locate Drawing Token for it. It is not in Design Data or Part Properties Prompts? This is not drawing token that I added. This is one that come with Microvellum product. Am I looking for it in
Edit Design Data - Force Grain Direction
Hi I want to dynamically change the grain setting of a part between "None" "Force Width" and "Force Length" but can't add a formula to this setting in "Part Properties" and can't even find the field in "Edit Design Data". Any thoughts?
1.000.000 objects in a drawing
Hi guys, my new collegue made a drawing, which somehow has 1.000.000 objects when I audit. It's horrendously slow, but I can't see how or why there are 1.000.000 objects. I tried purging, but to no avail. Any clues or tips?
pigeonhole inserts
why is there no way to do a pigeonhole insert with several different size openings? the program only does equal or symmetrical openings.
Discussion about a production method with Microvellum 2.0
Hi All, About a year ago, I posted a thread titled "Discussion and Questions about an Innovative Production Method with Microvellum" where I shared my idea of developing Container Products approach. Over the past year, I’ve been using this method in production,
Drawer Slide Holes into Drawer Side
Is there a way to link a LookUp Table to a machine token that relates to the pilot holes for the drawer slide into the drawer sides itself? Kinda the same way the holes are added into the side of the cabinet. Instead of having a whole bunch of custom
Engineering Services
Hello, if anybody is in need of AutoCAD drawings or Microvellum help I can offer my services at a low price. Ideally looking for a long term relationship even if that means on and off work for the time being, large or small projects. Comment below.
How do I remove this from showing in the proccessing interface?
I dont need this material or parts showing and would like to remove them from the processing center so I dont have to hunt for it. Any idea where to start? I would like to remove or hide the Door Core in the first photo and also the HPDL in the second
Status Update: New Sawing & Nesting Optimizers
Hey, Microvellum Community! I have some good news to share with you! As many of you know, our development team has been working on a complete redesign of our saw and nesting optimizers. This isn't just an enhancement of our existing optimizers; it's the
Error Message
Does any one know what this error means (see below)? I get this error randomly when on work orders toward the end of process. When I do get this error we have issues with the nested sheets at the CNC and will not load.
3D Drawer Hardware Issue
Hello everyone! I am having an issue with a client's library that I have not been able to figure out. When a cabinet with drawers is drawn, the 3D block that is inserted to represent the hardware appears to be "double" scaled to imperial units. So, a
Error when updating single part GCode
I am getting this error message after adding some tool paths to a single part and trying to update the G-code. Has anyone seeing this before? Or know how to get past it? I've done this type of modification of the part data in the WO many, many times but
arithmetic operation causes an overflow
has anyone gotten this message to pop up while updated g code in a composite drawing arithmetic operation causes an overflow cant update or make new gcode curious to know what this means and why it comes up.
Moving part
Is there a way to move a part (more like a button) than by changing the value of x, y, z in the part properties or edit design data.
Product Specification Group
Is there a way to pull the product specification group into the L! table? I am looking to use this information to display on the drawings but am unsure how to reference it.
CCL GURU's
Any help on adding Institutional Hinges to the Foundation would be appreciated. I would imagine those seasoned in CCL have accomplished adding the hinge to both 2D Elevation and Sections. The only way I have been able to accomplish this is to incorporate
Cloud SQL Server
Can anyone advise on route to go for creating a cloud based SQL? We have floating licenses in our design studio and working of a stationary SQL Server, but I would like to have a cloud based SQL so that we can access our MV projects from the factory as
Hardware in Parts List Review
Is there a way to turn on showing hardware in the Part List Review the way you can with processing?
Scribe filler with cleats and toe kick improvements
@Lenny Scianna Please update the "scribe filler with cleats" subassemblies & Toe kick parts with the following improvements. Scribe filler with cleats Add Global "Filler to floor" Link existing subassembly "Filler to floor" to new global Add
Where to add 2d section/elevation drawings on a newly added Pull.
We just started to switch over to Microvellum and I just learned how to add a pull to a project/library. The video i was watching apparently was for older versions and anything newer I cant seem to figure out where to add the elevation/section 2d drawings
Machining For Associative Hardware Does Not Flip Correct From Face 5 to 6
Hello, I am working on making Z-clips with associative machining. Started with an existing library hinge plate. Problem is that placing the Z-clip on opposite face machining is incorrect. Is correct on Face5 but incorrect on Face. Hardware 3d block flips
Rotating nested parts, missing functions
I was looking into rotating nested parts, and found a video on this site. But I noticed that the guy from microvellum doing the video had this button that I don't have. Don't know if I have a different version of MV or could add this button somewhere
FEATURE REQUEST - BLUM Servo-Drive Catalogue
Would be great to have the full Blum Servo-Drive catalogue in the library for drawers as well as the Uno for Bins/Dishwasher/Fridges
Angled Cabinets
Pretty disappointed Microvellum doesn't haven't an easy way to handle outside mitered cabinets in this situation. Maybe some of you Microvellum Gods can come up with a product where the side angle can easily be adjusted for us simpletons ;)
Inner Drawer Subassembly Name Error Missing Prompt
I am not sure if this has been addressed, Foundation library (24.0919), I came across a name error in the Inner Drawer Subassembly in the Include Rear Dado On Divisions prompt. It is looking to G!Include_Rear_Dado_On_Divisions that is not in the glo
Cabinet Numbering
How do I remove the cabinet numbers from my 2d plan and 2d elevation views?
labels report from report groups?
i tried to include a labels report in my reports group but it comes out blank. works fine manually. any thoughts?
Report Groups not publishing Part Labels
Hello All, I am trying to set up report groups for my team. we have 3 different CNC's so in order to make sure the right set of paperwork goes to each machine, We process in batches and publish Labels, Nest, and work order summaries for each one separately.
1025 E.D.D. Issue
Is anyone experiencing an issue with accessing 2D instructions through E.D.D.
5 piece MDF doors
Hey ya'll, Just wondering how everyone typically does their 5 pc MDF doors? Looks like the only option for them in the foundation library is using the "Generic 5 Piece" door type and then "Framed 5 pc" or "Framed Glass 5pc" for the door style. This could
Upper/Tall Cabs Side Panels Extended 2"
In our shop we extend the side panels of upper and tall cabinets 2" to accommodate for moldings. I saw the Valence Height Top option in the Globals, but that seems to take from the overall cabinet height and we don't include those 2" in our "cabinet height".
Backboard rebate adjustment
Can anyone tell me why the thick back rebate option appears to be hard locked to a tenon depth of 6.5mm. I want 9mm half the thickness of a 18mm board. This will help me in other areas, but every time i adjust the paramters to do with back boards and
Add more usability to the strip lighting insert
We use a nice 4mm wide led strip light from Hafele, problem is the current library setup is restricting us from being able to actually machine it. First of all the groove is only 4mm wide, which leads on to secondly id like to use the saw blade in the
Dear Santa
Dear Santa Please bring me an Optimizer that can nest complex shapes with minimum scrap or user intervention. I've been good all year and re nested thousands of parts with little complaint but don't you think that maybe you could goose the elves along
METABOX missing machining
Hello, We are at the latest FL library update, 24 1025, and seams that METABOX drawers are missing machining for the Front Fixing Bracket on the Drawer Face. Is this just us or MV forgot to do that? How do you add machining to that hardware piece because
LookUp TableHinges is missing
I was following along with the video series 2D Drawing Instructions (Part 2) where I am adding the option to show hinges in elevations and sections, but it seems that I'm missing a lot of LookUp Tables compared to James in the video. Specifically, I'm