Draw part vs cut part
Is there an easy way to make a part draw as one size but go to the CNC as a different size, without having to make multiple cutparts in a product? For example, we draw our scribe for submittals as whatever width the architect has specified so that when we redraw the elevation of it we don't have to constantly change the dimension. However, we send it to the CNC as no less than 3" because our CNC tends to have problems with parts smaller than 3". As another example, on our countertops that are wallSolid Model Analyzer - calculating product machining
Recently updated to Build: 23.1.112.641. Has anyone else had issues with the analyzing getting stuck on certain 3D solids? Microvellum gets to Calculating Product Machining and just gets nowhere. Clouded is specifically the model that it is strugglingBuyout Doors in Reports
I'm encountering a problem, and couldn't find anyone else encountering the same: When I use Project Properties to buyout all doors and drawer fronts it shows Buyout Drawer Override checked in Product Prompts and Subassembly Prompts. This seems correctDuplicate Tree Category structure as Folders in the Factory DB job on Disk
I am pretty sure this has been asked for before and perhaps it is within the latest build, but it would be nice if the Categories within the tree were duplicated as folders within the Factory DB job on disk. That way when looking for dwgs on disk youFormula Hardware For Hinges?
We have different door profiles that are a difference of .75" and 1", and those require different hinges. They are both Blum Full Overlay Inserta hinges but the part # is different for the 1" thick door hinge. How can I add a formula to the hardware toPart Missing from Spreadsheet
I'm hoping this is a basic question. I have just finished programing a cabinet and checking it over before saving it to the library. While looking it over I found that a part, 'Left Side', is showing in the model, and showing in Part Properties; however,Assigning Materials to Layers before using SMA
Having trouble with SMA not recognizing materials that I've assigned to layers of my Autocad Model before analyzing. Wondering if this feature been removed in the most recent patch? I've been using it for a few months now, but this is the first time sinceSolid Model Analyzer Calling Incorrect Tool When Analyzing Miters
Hi all - Some quick setup information: -We are running the Foundation Library, latest release (1102) with Toolbox 2022. -T103 is our 3/8 compression spiral, used as our default routing tool and border router -T107 is our 91degree miter bit. It has theAutomating Work Order Processing
If we build a set # of custom MV products, can we automate the work order processing? (We have the products already built in MV and the dims never change.) I looked at the import/ export functions for MV, and I'm not seeing anything that can be used toXML Import Parts, Hardware, and Subassemblies to Library Products
It seems to be possible to import Parts and Hardware on a product level using XML importing but appears to only work when the imported product name doesn't match any existing products in the library. Is it possible to import a product with parts, hardware,Die Wall Stud Location
I am working on modifying the stock extruded die wall to make it a bit more usable for our environment. The question I have is regarding stud placement. Currently the system determines the number of studs and placement based on wall length, assuming IDIsplay vs Cut parts
So I just created a subassembly for the PLAM that will be going on to our countertops, but i need them to cut 10mm oversize on each edge without it showing that oversize in the model. how do i go about doing this?Solid Surface Countertop
I need help. The Foundation Library doesnt have a solid surface countertop to start modifying what my shop produces. Does anyone have a working basic model they could part with that i could modify to our needs?Machine Tokens and Prompts
I have created 4 new machine tokens that i need to associate to checked prompts on my countertops, how would i go about doing that?PLAM Countertop
So I'm pretty new to the MV universe and I'm starting to create new countertops for myself and the other drafters here in the shop. The basic extruded countertops are great but i wanted to know if anyone has been able to add laminate to the product? currentlyCustom Assembly Report
Is there a way to filter parts or products that have a "Comment" into a unique report? Looking to create a Custom Product Detail report for products or parts that need to be built by a more knowledgeable builder in our shop. Kind of like the Product DetailCountertop edge
We manually miter fold our solid surface tops, I am in the process of figuring out how to work with tokens for drafting. I would like to have a top that has the miter fold show up and adds the length to the part for the shop. Where would I start?PLINE/tool relation
I have a dumb question I should know, but don't. I know on a dado, pocket, or cut out the the tool's diameter is taken into account, hence a lead on a through dado so you don't have rounded corners at the edge of your part. But if I apply a machiningSuggestion - Edit Product List Item Number for Multiple Products
When we create an exam room multiple times, such as a quantity of 20, we create 20 empty product lines within a "shipping" phase within the spreadsheet for each product within that room (20 base cabinets, 20 upper cabinets, etc). Each line is assignedDrawer Slide Boring
I see the associative token that bores the drawer slide holes into the cabinet side, but I don't see a token on the drawer box, drawer side, or slide (or variable to turn on a token) for boring mount holes for the slide into the drawer side. I'm in theWall panels - how do you do it?
I am going to be doing my first wall panel project in Microvellum shortly. Before I get too deep into into the project, I am wondering how others have set thier libraries up to handle this. The project consists of wall panels, soffits and colums. NonTapered Route from BENDING Token Not Nesting
I put a ticket in for this, but it was marked "solved" without fixing my issue, so I'm posting here... When using the tapered option on the bending token, a part draws correctly in 3D. It ALSO shows up with the correct route in the 2D Part Editor, whichOptimization of Various Sheet Sizes
As an example, say we run 90% 4x8's for a project, but we need 2 4x10's for tall products. All same material (say 19mm_RiftWhtOak_2S_VEN). In Microvellum sheet good library, we set our quantity of 4x8's to (1000) priority 2 and 4x10's to (2) priorityLeg Levelers?
How do I change the hole for the leg leveler bases from a .3937" (10mm) hole to a .4095" (10.4mm) hole?Having issues with Virtual Routes not always working
We have a removable top panel that we use when installing recessed can lights into a cabinet. We built the panel as a subassembly that simply gets turned on and applied to the openings and has options for the number of lights. When we do this we alsoUsing Job Number From Project Properties In Formulas?
I am testing the formula driven materials, and I want to try and pull down the job number and have it as part of the material name. Is this doable?Delete custom products from library
We have added a few custom products to our library and over the last few jobs have made some improvements to them, and want to delete the old versions. How do you do that?Subassembly inserts
Hello, I have created a new "Rollout en U" Subassembly now I would like it to appear in my "subassembly inserts". what should I do?Foundation Library wizards
Hi, We're starting out on the new library an are having issues with Wizards 'reverting back to default' when selecting 'Default Drawers'. If we change the 'Default Drawers' as per 'Image A' (attached) it works when you redraw however when you restartLIBRARY ISSUE - NAILERS
Request to Fix ongoing Library Issues with Nailers. Default Construction Method <Screw> Default Construction Method <Dowel> Tops/Bottoms/Fixed Shelves all use dowel at Finished Ends except Nailers. The nailer has no machine tolken at finished end. WhyDrawer 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 thatCan 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 theHow 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 yearTurn 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 machineCustom 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? EverythingPointer 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 somebetter 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 amSQL 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 dataNext Page
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