Setting up a Library
I am wondering how others handle wanting to create two different scenarios one for "Institutional/ADA" compliance and for "Residential". What is the best alternative to accomplish this? Thanks in advance for the input!!
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OEM 2023 tools palette limitation?
I'm trying to create a 3rd group under my tools palette group and its not letting me drag and drop the blocks into the 3rd group for whatever reason. I had some issues and had to restart to get the other groups to work correctly but those worked fine
custom global variable: =G!Dim_To_First_Drw_Slide_Hole
In the component library v050.7, the system drawer slide locations are pretty much hard-wired to the bore templates. (ie 35mm, 128mm etc for the 5mm slide mounting holes.) This leaves the drawer slides dead flush to the cabinet face, without any option
Edge band front edges with same color as exterior finish
Build 23.1.1219.641 Foundation 24.0322 How do you set the edge banding on the front edges of cabinet tops, bottoms, sides and shelves to match an exterior edge banding color? We edge band our boxes with the same color as the interior material color except
Microvellum Freezes and Crashes
Hi everyone, I've been having issues where Microvellum continues to freeze and crash. There are times where it will freeze and I have to manually shut it down with the task manager. Once in a while it will just exit on it's own without any type of warning.
Microvellum Toolbox 2022 OEM (Cabinet Dimensions)
Hi there, How to turn on / off the dimension in cabinets just by itself (2D & 3D) The dimension in the cabinet seems to be one block or group. I’m trying to select just the dimension and it would select the cabinet box as well. Thank you, Ederwin
New Toolbox Release Available Today: Build 24.1.0416.641
We are happy to announce that Toolbox build 24.1.0416.641 is now available! This build includes resolutions for issues with Maestro Toolfile label generation, XML file conversion, and product calculation. A new saw type has been added, and new hidden
adding bins to foundation library
hey all anyone know how to add waste bins to the foundation library we use to have lincoln sentry bin in the old library but ever since we updated to foundation its gone not sure if its Australia issue.
Product comment fields
Is it possible to populate the three product comment fields in the database from the product spreadsheet? Thx
Barcode Scanner File Path
Hey I'm wondering is there a way to have the barcode have the work order name in the file path? Currently we have the files being added to a separate folder per work order at the machine. The problem is that the machine can only scan to the H drive but
Anyone know how to get jpg name to change (or display ff)
I need to update it so a filler with an applied FF panel will display on the Face Frame report. However the product name wont always contain FF and I need a way to get it to search jpg name contains " FF". Thanks, -James
System waste bins "Euro Cargo" and similar
Hi all, In our Component Library the (Build 21.1.916.641) the choices for waste bin systems are very limited. And neither of those has machining tokens . I am curious if the Foundation Library offers a greater selection and includes machining/drilling
No Dado on my drawer box right sides
Hi Everyone, So I have a room in a project. The other rooms seem to be fine. But as I process this last room all the drawer boxes seem to be missing the drawer bottom dado's on the just the right and rear sides. Does anyone have an idea as to why this
Change bore machining diameter for woodbox drawer backs in the library or global settings.
How can I change the bore machining diameter of from woodbox drawer backs in the library settings? I have changed it manually on each product but cant find the table where the value of 6 is taken it from and doesn't match my drilling tools.
'Library Issue' - Space added to the ends of drawer kit description
Can this be updated. Everytime I upgrade to the new library the same problem comes back. The quote reports don't populate the prices due to naming mismatch. ack.
Lift up doors with regular hinges
I would like to use our regular 110deg Blum hinges for a lift up door. I see that there are many systems, but I can't find how to eliminate them (so I don't have the wrong machining), or change it to a regular full overlay hinge. Thanks!
Draw Part 2d - Illegal Characters in Path
Has anyone experienced this? I've tried restarting MV however the error persists. Its only a couple parts in the job, other products/parts will allow me to draw in 2d.
Drawer Bank Cabinets
Just curious if anybody else had noticed something I just noticed this morning. Looking at the Frameless Master Cabinet List, specifically the Base 3 Drawer Split Top Drawer and the Base 4 Drawer Split Top Drawer cabinets. On the Base 3 Drawer Split Top
SQL KEYS
I have been reading the "K/B" regarding the" MV Data Dictionary" along with SQL and would appreciate input on understanding "Foreign & Primary Keys" within various "Tables" that show their relationship. My goal is to fully understand MV SQL "Data Base
Microvellum toolbox pallete missing
Good morning! I just opened microvellum and the toolbox palette is missing. I tried typing in "MVTB7" into the command line, still not showing up. What should I do? Thank you, Microvellum Toolbox OEM 2022 Build 23.1.407.641
New Toolbox Release Available Today: Build 24.1.0409.641
We are happy to announce that Toolbox build 24.1.0409.641 is now available! This build includes resolutions for issues with labeling, barcode generation, border routes on parts created in the Solid Model Analyzer, 3D Drawings from the Product Viewer,
cookies
just me or does the cookies bar at the bottom not go away anymore if I hit accept?
Toe Kick & Countertop Options - more local control
It would be great to have these subassembly prompts available at the local level. Will the dev team add this in a future Foundation update please?
What are you building today?
Hello MV Community! I was browsing through the community posts tonight and started thinking about the thousands of people plugged into Toolbox or another component of the Microvellum platform at this very moment. And I thought, I wonder what sort of products
export
Hey all is their a way to export all microvellum product names even better a export categories and product names many thanks
fixed shelfs
is it possible to add led strip lights to fixed shelfs as we have a under panel with option many projects im doing lately all want leds
3D Hardware Folder
I have been trying to find where the 3D images for the hardware is in microvellum. I cannot seem to find it anywhere. Would someone be able to point me in the right direction
Room Component update in Foundation Library
I remember from a video a while back that the room component got an overhaul. From what I remember the door subs where updated to include more options. Yesterday I updated to the latest Foundation version with the update tool but the room component door
Employment
Looking for a company willing to employee me full time remotely. I'll also do drafting without Microvellum if the price is right. Also open to contact opportunities. Don't bother contacting me if you only pay fast food wages. Resume and drawing samples
Better Analyzation of Solid Model Parts Needed
The images below are examples of radius parts - in each image, the top part represents how it was modeled (ensuring it would "nest" and fit on a sheet of material) whereas the bottom part represents how it was analyzed. In each case, the analyzed parts
MV Random Window Locations
I'm in MV clicking a button that opens a new window. The window opens on random screens/monitors. Is there a setting that tells MV to open a new window on the same screen/monitor that MV is open on? Or to open at its last location. There is a Windows
Hinge machining in Foundation
I'm using blumotion 110 hinges and I'm getting a weird additional 8mm hole off to the side. We only drill pilot holes as the main drilling is done offline. I tried locating this in the machining token but can't figure it out...any help is much appreciated.
Door Direction Option
Is there a global setting for shutting these door directions off without having to go into each product and shut them off? It wouldn't be so bad, but they are pointing the opposite way we use them in our 2d drawings...looks like they are pointing to the
Lead Trail Width & Lead Trail Length Per Processing Station
We have a beam saw & CNC that does nesting. These two machines can't have the same lead width & lead length as the beam saw only needs 1/2" & the nest needs 1" to account for the 3/8" straight we use to cut. Is there a way to accomplish this?
Pocket Macro
Where can I find the Pocket Macro? I have a project with a custom product and I need to be able to vary the dimensions of a rectangular pocket based on other input. If it was a cutout it would be no problem, but a pocket? I need access to this. I can
Drawer Box Fixed Sizes Drawer Stock Material
Our standard drawer box is a wood dovetail drawer in which we buy standard size drawer boxes. In the foundation library, we have our Look Up Table Drawer Rip Heights established and the global variable Wood Drawer Box Height Fixed Sizes checked. There
New Toolbox Release Available Today: Build 24.1.0328.641
We are happy to announce that Toolbox build 24.1.0328.641 is now available! This build includes resolutions for issues with fillet tokens, FLA session checkouts, part curvature, router drilling on certain machines, and more. Please refer to the complete
lock route hole
hey all when i go machine a lock the route hole is cutting on the outside of circle is their a way to make it inside hole? see screen shots attatted
No dimensions In Work Order
Why is the reason for having no dimensions in ma Work Order.
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