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• Face Frame Report Images

  Is there any way to shade the face frames? currently they are tough to read they blend with the dimension lines.

• MV Bookshelf - January 2022: "The Motive" by Patrick Lencioni

  Alrighty everyone! I hope you all had wonderful holidays and are experiencing a happy new year thus far (as happy as three days in will supply!). Since it is the beginning of the month we have our next book ready to go for our Microvellum Bookshelf. "The

• FORCING A SHEET SIZE

  wondering what is the easiest way to force a part to nest on a certain size sheet. for instance, MDF has 4 different sheet sizes, i want the part to use 4 x 10 instead of what the program defaults. is there a way to force it onto one size sheet to n

• Turning off 2d Part Image on a 3D Part.

  Hi All, I'm constantly drawing doors and panels and they all have the 2D drawing of the part with dimensions and product numbers. When I have a large run of doors all these extra 2D (flat shot?) drawings create unnecessary line work that's annoying to

• Adding a Profile to a Router Bit

  I am trying to add a slatwall cutter to our toolfile, but I cannot figure out how to get microvellum to draw the profile on a part. It is just drawing a 1/2" dado on the 3d parts. I added a dwg in the graphics folder--> router bits folder with the profile,

• Drawer Slide Hole Placement

  Hello all, I am trying to change the position of my drawer hole slides, but it seems like there is a disconnect somewhere in the program. This is intended to be a universal change so I changed the numbers in the appropriate workbooks with my MV trainer.

• Jobs! Shortage of Microvellum Candidates in NZ

  Seeking an experienced Detailer for Cabinetry / Joinery Manufacturer and Shop Fitting company based in Tauranga, New Zealand - must be NZ based already or eligible to work here - there appears to be a shortage of experienced Microvellum users in NZ. More info on the Seek job-site listed under One21 Recruitment: https://www.seek.co.nz/job/50653697?type=standout#searchRequestToken=7e0f9163-92a6-4478-9c2e-f39f7272491c

• New Release Available Today: Build 21.2.0111.641

  We are happy to announce that the update to build 21.2.0111.641 is now available!  This build includes resolutions to issues with Scrap Management, Saw, Part Processing, Project Wizard, Include Routes In Borders (IRIB), and Material Processing.  Read

• Floating Products?

  my products have started to redraw in floating in the air about 6 inches . Do you know how to resolve ? It is not happening to all cainets ,but being as its a huge project I have about 200 cabinets like this . Checking a few others , I also have some

• New Release Available Today: Build 21.1.1227.641

  We are happy to announce that the update to build 21.1.1227.641 is now available!  This build includes a number of resolutions to issues with the Single Part Editor and Edit Design Data, as well as a few other fixes to improve user experience.  Read the

• FEATURE REQUEST: Bring Back "Overdrive Pro"

  I know, I know, I know... this isn't a big deal or anything that should jump to the top of any road map. It's mainly just an annoyance I have with terminology. I prefer "Overdrive Pro" instead of "Product List." One, it sounds a lot cooler. Two, "Product

• Production Coach software

  Our ROI was to track and sort parts before assembly. In the beginning stages of implementing right now! We see benefit for management having the visibility of handling / tracking parts that do not meet QC before assembly, helping avoid production delays.

• Please add purchase orders to database management

  The purchasing system gets crazy slow when there are many purchase orders, I'm talking like 5 minutes to load on a good day.  It would be very helpful to be able export/imprt these as needed like we can with everything else to keep the speed reasona

• Half overlay hinges

  Hellos,  We have always only used full overlay hinges on our cabinetry. What we have done in the past is put a piece on the inside of the cabinet where a half overlay would otherwise go. We did this to maintain the KISS technique.  I am trying to implement

• Angled Sink Frame with Doors instead of Plumbing Panel

  Trying to add the option to change the plumbing panel to a pair of doors. Or make a new cabinet with doors instead of the plumbing panel. I'm going to play with both scenarios. But my question is, what would be the best way to add doors to this prod

• Link Sub Report Data

  Hi all, Was wondering if anybody knew how to link Sub Report data to a text field on a different page. I'm trying to take pricing from one page and place it onto our main page for optional extras. The Sub Report data is being controlled from UDPP. Thank

• Changing the priority of the border route

  Wondering if anyone knows of a simple way to change the priority of the border route. I believe that as default it routes last and in my case, I need it to route first.

• added part

  How do i get an added part to show up (get drawn) when i do a 2D wall elevation drawing?

• Is there a way to force a subassembly to be unique?

  I have an issue with subassemblies in product starter not staying unique when I am saving them to Project->Current Row. Instead it saves it to Project Level Is there an option to Force it to be a uniqe? Adding a empty part doesnt always work.

• 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

• Microvellum Server

  Does anyone know of a video Demo for Server 2020. I'm trying to figure out if this is an option our PM/estimating team could use to create more accurate material take-offs. We already use Microvellum but we need to interrupt production every time a PM

• Multiple Project Work-order Summary

  We finally set-up a unified work order database. Now I would like to start taking advantage of having all that data in one place. Are there any canned reports that cover multiple work-orders and/or projects?  Thx

• OEM 2021 Cabinet Numbering

  Has anyone using OEM 2021 experienced MV not sequencially numbering cabinets when you input them?  We can say add a cabinet 1.01 and the next cabinet inserted will have a number r we used early on in the project.

• microvellum installation file

  Can anyone please send me microvellum installation file

• MV Bookshelf - December 2021: "The Goal" by Eli Goldratt

  Welcome everyone to our FIRST book for the Microvellum Bookshelf! "The Goal" by Eli Goldratt "Written in a fast-paced thriller style, The Goal, a gripping novel, is transforming management thinking throughout the world. It is a book to recommend to your

• Creating Work Orders - Wood Hacks S1: E12

  Hi Friends,  ​ In this season finale episode of Wood Hacks, you'll learn a few tips and best practices for creating work orders with Toolbox. 

• Division shelf pin hole drill through

  Is there a setting to drill through divisions for adjustable shelf pin holes to avoid flip side nesting? Thanks!

• 2D Dimensions, how to show fractions on report?

  So we are working on a way to get MV to kick out auto-dimensioned custom drawings for the shop, it actually seems to be working well but the report shows dimensions in decimal, I would like to show it in fractions but I can't find a way to do that. This

• Islands

  how do i create an island that don't take a wall? i used a poly line but then i have no wall to create my 2d plan view. 

• What Is It That Makes What You Do Enjoyable?

  I'm curious to see what people have to say about what they enjoy most about working in the woodworking industry and/or Microvellum. I know for me, I’ve always enjoyed learning something new. It was always fun to find a new way to do something, or using

• machine time

  is there a way to tell how long it takes the router to run a particular nest?

• Import materials at Project Level

  Hi, See attached screenshot from the youtube tutorial.  This works for the library level however is it possible to import materials to a Project level. If not possible using this method, Is there another way to import at a project level? Thanks

• Windows 11

  Does anyone know if MV is OK to run on Windows 11? Has anyone on here updated and had issues or has been working as normal (Win 10).

• Turn off Bottom edge for Wall cabinets

  Does anyone know how to turn off the edging for wall cabinet bottom? We use under panels to cover so don't need to edge. Thanks Luke

• Layer management - Foundation Library

  Does anyone know how to modify what layers parts/hardware are assigned to? Example - handles, hinges and leveling legs are currently assigned to 3D_HRW We'd like to separate them in our library into different layers such as 3D_HDL (Handles), 3D_HNG (Hinge)

• Nest Tabbing

  I'm new to tabbing in MV and trying to figure out why I get a zig-zag border cut on one edge of my parts where there is a tab placed. I thought it was an issue with my lead in/ lead out of the part, but it is doing this weird cut on one sides. My lead

• Foundation Library

  We're just getting our feet wet with MV, and was wondering about the prevailing opinion on migrating to the foundation library. From what I understand it's not on parity with the traditional component library, i.e. no face frames, but is it feature complete

• Access Panel to Misc Stater Part?

  is it possible to add a access panel to a misc starter part? I want to look for a more efficient way to add access panels to die walls and custom products . I have tried to add to misc starter by adding a subassembly to the part but it is not working

• routing a dimple

  has anyone used a miterfold bit to rout a 1/32" deep dimple as a screw hole locator. we can do it in Alphacam but i can't get microvellum to do it. probably just my lack of machining experience but i tried to use a drill bit (we use the tapered point

• Edit Product Prompts without Redrawing Product

   I have seen this asked for before. Putting this out there for the newer user that is not yet comfortable as a spreadsheet user. If you need to change a product prompt but do not want your product to redraw. Open your product list, select the product

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• New Release Available Today: Build 21.2.0111.641

  We are happy to announce that the update to build 21.2.0111.641 is now available!  This build includes resolutions to issues with Scrap Management, Saw, Part Processing, Project Wizard, Include Routes In Borders (IRIB), and Material Processing.  Read

• New Release Available Today: Build 21.1.1227.641

  We are happy to announce that the update to build 21.1.1227.641 is now available!  This build includes a number of resolutions to issues with the Single Part Editor and Edit Design Data, as well as a few other fixes to improve user experience.  Read the

• New Release Available Today: Build 21.1.1210.641

  We are happy to announce that the update to build 21.1.1210.641 is now available!  This build includes fixes to a handful of issues related to 3D Drawings, Integrated Post Processing, and Reports. Read the complete Release Notes for this build. How to

• New Release Available Today: Build 21.1.1119.641

  We are happy to announce that the update to build 21.1.1119.641 is now available!  Here are some highlights of what's included in this build:  We've added the ability to select and check multiple items at once in the Database Management tree-view. You

• The Foundation Library – A Unified Library Data Structure for All

  For the last year or so, we have been working hard to develop a new library data structure to replace the cabinet libraries used by clients in various regions of the world. The vision of this initiative was to create a unified dataset that would enable

• Most Discussed Topics

• Floating Products?

  my products have started to redraw in floating in the air about 6 inches . Do you know how to resolve ? It is not happening to all cainets ,but being as its a huge project I have about 200 cabinets like this . Checking a few others , I also have some

• 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

• added part

  How do i get an added part to show up (get drawn) when i do a 2D wall elevation drawing?

• FEATURE REQUEST: Bring Back "Overdrive Pro"

  I know, I know, I know... this isn't a big deal or anything that should jump to the top of any road map. It's mainly just an annoyance I have with terminology. I prefer "Overdrive Pro" instead of "Product List." One, it sounds a lot cooler. Two, "Product

• MV Bookshelf - January 2022: "The Motive" by Patrick Lencioni

  Alrighty everyone! I hope you all had wonderful holidays and are experiencing a happy new year thus far (as happy as three days in will supply!). Since it is the beginning of the month we have our next book ready to go for our Microvellum Bookshelf. "The

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