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• Master Cut Report Question

  Hi, I'm trying to get the master cut report to only display a specific material name.  All I've done is added a condition statement: {Parts.MaterialName = ".75 Hardwood - [6]"}  Eventually its going to just be our face frame material, however when I run

• Come see us at IWF 2022!

  And just like that, we're a week away! Are you ready for this year's International Woodworking Fair? Come see us at the #1 global woodworking event in North America to learn how you can streamline the way you work with Microvellum. When: August 23-26,

• Topics For Upcoming Content - I Want to Hear From You

  As we get into the end of the year, I'd like to start road mapping for our content - specifically, Wood Hacks and Exchange podcasts. What are some things y'all would like to see? I have some things up my sleeve, but I want to get everyone's input so we

• August's virtual events

  Coming up this month... What to Consider When Investing in CNC Technology, Q&A Drop-In Session and more! Virtual events are the perfect opportunity to learn more about our software, have discussions with industry experts and find answers to any questions

• Feature Request: Bring back the ability for SMA/SMT to apply width/length & Grain Direction based on overall Part Size

  In older builds like Build: 21.1.0519.641  SMA/SMT had the ability to apply logically apply Grain Direction based on material type and overall Part Size (width/length).  In the newer '22 builds that function has been removed.   When building a multi piece

• Microvellum used with CutRite

  Hello, Just wanting to see how may shops out there are using Microvellum processing center and having it transfer over into CutRite for distribution to your machines. We have been doing this for a while now and it seems hit or miss for it working correctly.

• Boosting Toolbox Performance

  Does anyone have a recommendations for boosting Toolbox performance? Whenever I 3D orbit around a drawing in 2D Wireframe from a plan view, I get a lag of about 10-20 seconds and then it typically works fine. We use one dwg file for an entire job, so

• Add Hardware to Subassembly Library

  Does anyone have information on how to add hardware items to the subassembly library? Thanks

• Manual or Guides

  Hey All,  I am looking for any 1st party or 3rd party literature or guides for Microvellum. I am unable to find any resources other than the knowledgebase. I understand that the software at the core is based on AutoCAD, but the additional functions are

• Dims on MV wall

  I am new to MV, and I am just trying to figure everything out. When I Draw a MV wall, the wall is not dim'd in the length, Why would that be?

• Formula materials (Edge Banding) not updating in the IU

  We notice that sometimes the formula driven edge-band materials don't update in the IU to show the correct name. The name stays at the generic format of the template. Its not an issue because the spreadsheet is all correct until you want to change an

• Report (Doubling Text/Data)

  Hi, I'm working on a report and its printing information twice.  I think its some sort of redundancy issue I'm not seeing.  If anyone knows what might be causing this, attached are images of my output and each report screen. Thanks, -James

• Dovetail Machines

  Is there any dovetail machines out there that MV can send g-code to?

• External Reference Palette

  Anyone knows how to disable the External Reference Palette from showing up every time I start MV?

• Paste Name Dialog - Additional Information

  The paste name dialog is great for using various pointers and other variables across products, but it would be very helpful to have values and references shown. What do you all think?

• What to Consider When Investing in CNC Technology (with Thomas Tuck of C.R. Onsrud)

  Recently, Garin Trimble and I were on location in Troutman, NC to visit our industry partner, C.R. Onsrud. During our visit Garin (Microvellum Regional Account Manager) sat down with Thomas Tuck (C.R. Onsrud Regional Sales Manager) to discuss what to

• Is there a tool or utility to review users and their software version?

  In working through some other things I was shown that on Microvellum's side you can review the users  in the system and their current product and version number.   Is there a tool or utility to use on our end to do the same review? Even having just 12

• Parts Sorting

  What is everyone using or how are you sorting your parts after being cut in a batch?  What software solution or procedure? 

• 3d space mouse

  I have just purchased a 3Dconnexion Enterprise space mouse to use, and so far I am liking it. But I have a problem with the view buttons do not work. I just wanted to see if any one uses one and if they have ever had a problem with using it with Microvellum

• How do you manage drawing revisions?

  Curious about how do others deal with drawing/Project revisions? The way we do it I think is the worst and I need to change it so I am looking to see what is out there. We do mostly commercial, multi room/floor projects so there are multiple design and

• How to build this product

  Is the Foundation Library set up to build  this from their "MASTER"?, I don't see a "Empty Starter" Or do I build it as a solid and let MV analyze it. The goal is to save it as a parametric product.

• MV Bookshelf - August 2022: "Kaizen" by Sosuke Takahashi

  After reading several books now on lean manufacturing, it's apparent that lean is not simply a practice, it's a philosophy. In the Toyota Way, we learned the principles to developing a lean culture within a company. Kaizen takes things a bit further.

• Countertop Tight Joints / Dogbone Joints

  Hi, I'm curious on how I could end up doing "dogbone" joints on our countertops with the CNC or Point to Point machines? I'm sure someone has had this issue and has a solution. I've tried a couple of methods and just want to see how other shops are dealing

• Autocad Usage When Microvellum Server is down

  Would like to know if there is a way to use the AutoCad Feature when ,for instance, Your servers are down and you want to work on a cad file?  It seams as though Autocad will ONLY work if the server is connected and running. I think there should be a

• FEATURE REQUEST: Nested Composite Multi-Sheet Layout Options

  It would be helpful if you could change how multiple sheets laid-out in a composite. Instead of all in a single line, it would be helpful to be able to have them in rows & columns. We organize 5-9 sheets to fit on an Arch-D  24"x36" print for the shop.

• Can we get a MVAPPLYFORMULA command?

  I like to reduce mouse cursor time and would find it really helpful if I could hot key Apply Formula. 

• Toolbox Training videos

  Hi, Have a few new guys starting shortly I am looking for some basic introductory videos on  Toolbox. Where can I find those? Looked on Microvellum youtube channel but they are all made private. Thanks

• How to save and or restore Microvellum Custom Toolbar Configuration

  In the the old Microvellum 67 you could load various custom toolbar configurations.   Version 7 appears to have discarded this ability.  I added a number of custom commands and Icons to my MV toolbar and would like to be able to back it up or restore

• Collective Error - Using Update Existing Machining & GCode

  Hello, I manually added spot holes using a .DXF on the side panels of a cabinet/microvellum product. I originally drew them in @ .125" DIA. I processed the Job then realized the Vertical drilling bit in the toolfile is @ .11811 (3mm). So I went into the

• 2D Drawing Instructions (Part 1) - Wood Hacks S1:E4

  Hi Friends, How many of you find yourselves spending too much time manually dimensioning, notating and detailing your shop drawings? How many times have those manual details been forgotten? And how many times have those forgotten manual details caused

• FEATURE REQUEST: SMT Corner Negotiation Type None to be Continuous

  I don't know about others out there, but when using the Solid Modeling Tools it would be nice if the "None" option in the Extrusion Corner Negotiation Type would create a solid extrusion throughout the path - no breaks. "None" gets a little confusing

• Hardware PLINE to Machine Token

  How would I convert a PLINE to be relative to a hardware piece? I've seen it done before, basically you are drawing the path on how you want the cutout to be, and my last drafter was doing a find and replace then attaching the updated PLINE to new hardware

• Feature Request FOUNDATION LIBRARY: 2D Drawing Section showing drawer slides

  I attended both "Virtual Events" on 7/27 and understand that the August update will contain "Dovetail" drawer boxes. Is there any consideration to include the ability to have "drawer slides" visible in 2D Sections?

• Model Space selection/Plan view

  Hi all Would anyone be able to help us please.  If we make a selection view, some works perfectly whilst other parts do not.  Especially on the plan part.  In particular if we added a counter-top on the model space selection the drawing will return to

• Adding New Templates in Foundation

  I am adding AWI Templates  for use and would like to know if the original templates can be moved down? What is Formula Cutparts/Edgeband and Cutparts Sided used for?

• Walk and Fly - Change to Perspective View

  Hi, This happens every now and then.  I'm not sure why but when using 3D Orbit it toggles an impossible to go away box.  Its pretty rare but really annoying.  Is there anyway to stop this from happening, or why it randomly decides to happen? Thanks,

• Issues with Drawer Box Report - For Data Imports

  I have been asked to create a drawer box report that would be used to output an excel file that could then be used to import directly into another scheduling and production software. (AllMoxy)  The concept is easy enough but I am having trouble getting

• Associative Hole drilling on designated edge but also on opposite edge & face 6 (only when touching 2 subassemblies).

  I'm having an issue where associative holes, used between subassemblies, are drilling Hole 1 Edge/ face 5 but also activating on Hole 2 Edge/ Face 6 if a part is touching that edge. It works correctly when the subassembly is touching a part on one edge

• FEATURE REQUEST: LISP Routines Please!

  I know I’m asking for something that probably isn’t going to happen, but I thought I’d throw it out there anyway.  I used to have a ton of LISP routines that helped us speed up our processes. Some were very simple, others more complex. But the need came

• Foundation Library "Top & Bottom Options"

  What is a pelmet Stretcher?

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• Come see us at IWF 2022!

  And just like that, we're a week away! Are you ready for this year's International Woodworking Fair? Come see us at the #1 global woodworking event in North America to learn how you can streamline the way you work with Microvellum. When: August 23-26,

• August's virtual events

  Coming up this month... What to Consider When Investing in CNC Technology, Q&A Drop-In Session and more! Virtual events are the perfect opportunity to learn more about our software, have discussions with industry experts and find answers to any questions

• SMA & IRIB Improvements - Status Update

  As you may know, our development team has been working to resolve issues with our Solid Model Analyzer (SMA) tools and Include Routes in Border (IRIB) algorithm. Resolving these issues remains a high priority for our team. Today, we are happy to report

• Announcing, Microvellum's first-ever Exchange podcast episode!

  We are pleased to announce, Own Thy Data! Our first Exchange podcast episode, where James and RJ discuss with Matt Parisher, Craig Snee, and Truman Witt how taking ownership of your data and developing it to your needs can take your Microvellum experience

• July's virtual events

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• Topics For Upcoming Content - I Want to Hear From You

  As we get into the end of the year, I'd like to start road mapping for our content - specifically, Wood Hacks and Exchange podcasts. What are some things y'all would like to see? I have some things up my sleeve, but I want to get everyone's input so we

• Is anyone Using a Koch Dowel insertion machine with Auto Part Width detection.

  I'm wondering how difficult it is to setup a Dowel insertion machine with automatic part width detection. And get it to work with Microvellum?   We are looking at a Koch SPRINT base.line Drilling & Dowel Insertion Machine.

• How to build this product

  Is the Foundation Library set up to build  this from their "MASTER"?, I don't see a "Empty Starter" Or do I build it as a solid and let MV analyze it. The goal is to save it as a parametric product.

• Toolbox Training videos

  Hi, Have a few new guys starting shortly I am looking for some basic introductory videos on  Toolbox. Where can I find those? Looked on Microvellum youtube channel but they are all made private. Thanks

• Is there a tool or utility to review users and their software version?

  In working through some other things I was shown that on Microvellum's side you can review the users  in the system and their current product and version number.   Is there a tool or utility to use on our end to do the same review? Even having just 12

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