Drawer Box Heights in Foundation library not working properly?
Using the 0902 library, drawer heights not using prompts from Globals or lookup table. Not really sure how else to set this up, but it appears that the formula that calculates the drawer is just a basic formula. Shouldn't it be a VLOOKUP formula is that
Can you change the tool used on border routes on specific parts?
On our 5 piece doors we run 1/2 panels with the rabbet on the back (Pline5 token) with a downcut bit to avoid fuzzy edges. However, when it cuts out the part with our compression afterwards, it is the upcut part of the bit and causing fuzziness on the
How to add more than 1o shelves
I am designing a tall cabinet for an art room, and it contains 23 adjustable shelves. Unfortunately, MV only allows up to 10 out of the box. How do I get it to allow me to add more? I searched the forum and came up with an old thread that was a year
Turn off part labels for a product
With our plywood plinths, we add in an assembly block product. This can have a quantity of 50 or more and uses the remainder of the plywood sheets. The assembly blocks do not require part labels. Is it possible to remove this at the product level or through
"E" Column in Cut Parts
Is it possible to leave this Column Blank? Or have it used as a reference to the "Map Parts" Column? We are currently using this column to calculate which machine will be required in optimization, then using the Map Parts as a VLOOKUP to match the machine
Custom Booth
Hello, Lake here with Global Expedition Vehicles. I seem to be having an issue with a custom product when I run the FACE 6 operation. It's just this one product/Booth that is having the issue. I don't know if something is flipped or what? Everything
Pointer reference
Is there a way to reference where a particular pointer is being used? We have a particular pointer that we want to change but don't want to create a huge problem later down the line.
Aximat 300 hinges?
We have a job coming up for '23 that is going to require use to use the Aximat 300 hinges. (344.06.800 cup / 344.06.920 arm) I am just wondering if anyone has a working setup for these hinges that they would be willing to either share or answer some
better way to make fomular hardware part
I have one part number, it is very similar but just has different language or connection or type or length, then it will have tones of part number. But we need the part number for price and report purpose. I am thinking use fomular hardware, but i am
SQL Joins for Work Order Parts
Hello, Does anyone happen to know what the table joins are to recreate the work order window, but to view all parts among active work orders? We are set up with a unified WorkOrder DB so not sure if my joins are correct or not. I got close using the data
Truncated Elliptical Cones
Is there any way to do these types of structures with the SMA system? We are able to do cones and truncated cylindrical cones, but elliptical ones fail to analyze.
Solid Model Analyzer - Lag
I'm not quite sure what is going on, but recently the Solid Model Analyzer has refused to work smoothly. When I go to analyze solids to make a product the program will hang for quite a long time, up to 5-10 minutes. Then it will ask for each solid material.
How to check if a product has door(s)
I'm trying to write a formula for width of Sink Sub Front; where if door exists, it's width needs to grow 3/4". How would I test for door condition?
Standard Machine Token Parameters??
Where can I find the parameters for the standard machine tokens? I currently have to change the tool number every time I use one.
How do I copy a spec group from an older library to a newer library?
We have been doing bars for a specific customer for a number of years. We were using the library 35 then. We made a lot of custom cabinets for these bars that we use over and over. We made specific spec groups for them as well, including all modules.
Extruded Hardware
I am trying to add a few pieces of extruded hardware for a display case I am making. The item width and heights will be based on the overall display case width and height. I have tried adding the items as a hardware item, but that leads me to a static
Materials for Reception Desks, etc
So I do not use any solid modeling tools, I use the stock extruded products for my die walls etc. A large portion of the time the construction methods are the same but the materials change. While the materials are pretty easy to designate for the die
FEATURE REQUEST - Hardware "Drill From Opposite Side" on BORE Token
I do not see that the option exists to "Drill from Opposite Side" on hardware, but it would be very helpful for us if it did. Since it is on other machine tokens, is it possible to add it to the hardware ones? Since this option doesn't exist, we are
ability change the "room name" to "drawing name" in users interface in processing station window and part list review window
In options, for project viewer , we have ability change the user interface from ROOM to Drawing, as we are not using room name. Which works good in product viewer interface. But in processing user interface, and part list review interface, it still shows
Adjusting Grass drawer front connector
I would like to adjust the bore of the grass nova pro scala front connecting bracket from 12mm to 13mm to the drawer front. I used to go to "lookuptables" but the drawers seam to be no longer there. Can some one point me in the right direction on where
Face6 Machining
I have a tall cabinet with a division released to the shop. There are programs created for the face 6 machining for the shelf standards on face 6. I feel like there used to be a report that showed how to position the part and which program corresponded to which part. I cannot seem to find it. This is not "face6 first". just a single part...
using a newly added tool
Hello, I am very new to microvellum, and i cant figure out how properly assign tooling where i need it. Currently im making shaker style mdf doors, and I am doing pocket routes for hinge cup holes, and i need to pocket the door with a different bit, i
Machine Point Formula
Im trying to place a formula inside the machine point. =IF(OR(Bay_Position>59,Bay_Position<68),3,3M) The syntax is correct as it will return 3, but does not like 3M. Is it not possible to mirror a machine point using a formula? Foundation Library 21
Multi Pass Tools
I have a question about setting up multi pass/step tools. If I'm using multiple tools, which feed and speed configurations are being used on the individual passes? The ones in the 900 tool, or the ones for the tool I'm adding to the multi tool?
Adjusting Dowel Patterns for Ease of Construction
I work at a midsize cabinet factory as an engineer. All of our millwork is custom- each piece is produced for the job it was drawn for, and we do only commercial jobs. With the nature of our production process, because so many types of cabinets come
Edit Part to radius results
Hi. I am making a plywood template for a curved wall and have made a polyline of the template and applied it with Edit Part to a plywood part to make the shape and it appears correct in the model space however running it to a work order the part is a
FEATURE REQUEST: Allow "Associative Drawing Name" dwgs to work for HWR Arrays
Most of the hardware I have implemented is through hardware arrays, so this option would really be beneficial for us. It would allow us to use 1 drawing for several different hardware allocations. The drawing library we maintain would be able to decrease
PLINE Machine Tokens
Are machining tokens dynamic or static in nature? For example, I am designing a product with a curved end panel. Works great until I change the depth of the unit, then I lose most of my curve. See attached images. The before is correct at 24" Deep.
Pullout/Inner Drawer Spacer
Hello, I am new to the world of Microvellum and cabinetry and wanted to see if anybody out there could point me in the correct direction on how to handle a change I need to make for our library in relation to pullout/Inner drawers. Currently when we
Need to chamfer an edge of a panel
This is just for drawing purposes, but i need an edge to be chamfered. I have attempted to use the CHAMFER and MITER machine tokens. MITER works, but i dont want a point. Chamfer seems to ONLY affect corners on the 5/6 faces. And i will admit to having
Changing the Job Tree terminology to use a more generic term like "Drawing" instead of "Room"
FYI - I asked this question a while back, but was informed the ability already exists (see comments)... Our casework dept drafts one elevation only inside of a drawing (there are many reasons for this, which I may or may not agree with, but won't get
Rear modifications
I am trying to do multiple modifications to a base cabinet and have prompts that turn off when another prompt is selected. I need help keeping all the prompts so that I can choose multiple items.
Toe notch back and finish side - Base cabinet
I want to add a toe notch on the side of the base cabinets on a finished end without having to create a separate base assembly. When I choose the option "cabinet notched ends with recessed fin ends," it holds the finished end up but doesn't give me any
Invisible Fasteners for custom drawer front
Hi all, I'm looking for ideas on how best to attach this drawer front.
RANGETOSTRING works for rows (not just columns)
I was under the impression this function could work both directions, but I can't seem to get it to return anything other than a column's worth of data in a string. I tried a horizontal row and a full grid, but only ever get what is in the first column.
Set Position of Associative Dowel Holes on Different Thickness Material
Hi, I am running into a weird issue where i cant assign the thickess/position of my associative dowel token. I want to add dowels to a fixed shelf thats 1" thick but it will only offset 3/8" from face 5 instead of centering on the material. Is there a
SMA Solid Model Analyzer Dados
Hello, I am looking for a way to get Dados to cut like this using SMA. Overlapping Dados I will draw my panel, ribs, & rails. (the rails and ribs will be butted against each other) I will then SUBTRACT them (1/8" Deep) from the panel and replace them.
Foundation Library Formula mistake
Hi, I've noticed a formula mistake in the Drawer Banks of the Library V 22.0317 Issues in the following cabinets: Base 4 drawer Base 5 drawer Base 6 drawer See attached for the formula mistake. The formula is looking for a defined name that doesn't
Trigonometry Help
I'm trying to create a formula to find the Hypontenuse, given the Adacent Length, and the angle. I can solve this in real life, but can't figure out how to put this into MV. The textbook answer is the Hypontenuse length = (Adjacent Length/Cosine of
Allow Prompts to Appear on Multiple Tabs
For select prompts, it would be helpful to show the same prompt on multiple tabs. e.g. A checkbox to enable addition prompts on another tab. On the second, enabled tab, I would like the option to uncheck the checkbox and remove the tab. e.g. I offen
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