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 staticMaterials 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 dieFEATURE 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 areability 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 showsAdjusting 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 whereFace6 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, iMachine 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 21Multi 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 comeEdit 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 aFEATURE 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 decreasePLINE 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 weNeed 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 havingChanging 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 getRear 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 anyInvisible 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 aSMA 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'tTrigonometry 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 ofAllow 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 offenAdding 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 xFEATURE 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 likeHow 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 askFormula 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 panelCNC 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 tryingSMA 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 theMachining 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 loveDado 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?Next Page
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