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
Adding a Lock - Need Help
I am adding a lock to the library and have hit a roadblock. I have added the lock, and the associative drawing, but cannot get the orientation correct. You can see from the attached picture that the locks need to rotate 90 degrees around both the x
FEATURE REQUEST: User-Defined Functions
Please let me know if this ability already exists - I would love to be able to create my own user-defined functions that could then be used throughout MV's many workbooks. MV has GETBULGE, GETARCRADIUS, etc. that make formulas much simpler, and I'd like
How are you handling integrated pulls/shadowline rails?
Interested in knowing how people are introducing these integrated pull designs into Microvellum. The shadowline rails are great and a more affordable option but we want to take it a step further and have several options of integrated pulls as people ask
Formula or function to find longest panel size for a given material
does such a function exist? Seems like a great feature request if it doesn't. I sometimes run into situations where the material isn't as long as the part, and the issue only rears its ugly head during optimization. If we had a way to look up the panel
CNC Nesting optimization ?
Is there a setting to change to optimize more efficiently? I have some angles on my parts and I am assuming it is whats causing the random part placement on the sheet.
Lamello Divario P-18
Has anyone put this into their library, or is it in the foundation library where we can cherry pick it? I have a project coming up with a bunch of cubbies, and I'm thinking of using this or magic wire for the fixed shelves. https://www.csaw.com/lamello/p-system/lamello-divario-p-18/
Working with the Workshop Designer
We are wanting to redo our company template, and I have been given the job of moving some things around on that template. I have been working at moving item numbers and dimensions to better fit our design, and have run into the following issue when trying
Blind Corner Hinge
How do I go about modifying the Foundation Library Blind Corner cabinet to use a Blind Corner Hinge. The Foundation Library cabinet uses a standard hinge on a division but I want to use a proper blind corner hinge. The first picture I attached is how
SMA Parts - Adding Machining
Hello! I have added a bunch of parts into a Project and need to add machining on certain surfaces. I have done this in the past to a limited extent but what is the best way to determine what face of the part I am working with? For Example: If I copy the
Machining overlapping issue
Hey, all! To give some background to my question, I design cabinets and the question revolved around door hardware machining and fixed shelf machining. Is there a way Microvellum can at least give an error if specific parts are intersecting? I would love
Dado Gap
under library specifications group/global file/machining/dado machining settings & defaults/ dado depths & gaps : is there a way to separate back dado depth gap from divider and stretcher depth gaps if you are using mortise and tenon construction method?
Parametric Radiuses using Bulges
Hi Everyone, I'm stumped! I'm trying to create a a parametric part, routed on 3 sides with a radius on two corners. I have all of my points mapped out using the VECTORS and PNT functions, and am getting chamfered corners because I have not entered any
Is there a way to diff two library components?
Does anyone know a way to compare two library components that will show where values differ on their variables. For example, being able to tell two Global components might only differ between their drawer variables, or two material/cutparts only differ
SML and Layers Properties
Where do I find in the "Knowledge Base" info explaining the string?
How do you "revert" subassembly changes from Library Designer to past projects in Foundation Library?
We are using foundation library, and maybe some have noticed, dovetail drawers are not in there. I have added a global and changed the cut sizes in library designer to reflect what we need to construct dovetail drawer boxes. I did this very recently and
Solid Model Analyzer not picking up on 3mm material
I'm having issues with getting a simple countertop working, wondering why the 3mm is not getting recognized here.
Add Read Only on MV Files, CUTX, CTPX, EDGX, HWRX etc
I am not talking about DWG read only, we already have that from AutoCAD. I am talking about having read only built into MV for it's files to prevent two users from being able to open a product, a subassembly, a spec group file at the same time and make
Drawer front adjuster machining type
Is there a global variable to change how the holes for the drawer front adjuster are machined, i.e. routed instead of drilled? I called myself looking several times, but haven't found one. I'm having to go into the nest drawings and change them to routes
FEATURE REQUEST: Hardware Material Collections
I like the idea of having the premise of the "Material Collection" available for use on hardware. I use hardware arrays a lot in our engineering and would like to have screws allocate automatically along with clips, brackets, etc. It would be nice not
KV 255 Standards
Maybe I'm not doing something right, but is there a way to determine the length of the KV standard. We have a customer that is particular about the length being 2" from top and bottom on sides. Tried changing dimensions in shelf standards options and
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