Heightabovefloor prompt
Can someone explain how the heightabovefloor prompt works? Does it have to be in a specific row to show up next to the product angle in the prompts? Also why does it sometimes revert back to a previous value if I've changed it in EDD? I've attached a
Trouble saving formula in workbook "S"
I am trying to change the joint_tolerance from =M2U(0.2,G!Accuracy) to =M2U(0.7,G!Accuracy) every time we change it it reverts back to the previous formula even though we have saved, minimized, saved again, and saved at the edit design data level. Please
"Video Conferencing Options"
Just seeking some valid discussion on the software of choice. I have been reading a bit about "SplashTop"
Face Frame Image Report (Stacking Images?)
Hi, Has anyone seen this with the Face Frame image report? It works perfectly when we just want a front face frame. However when I add an Applied Left or Applied Right (or Both), the images start to stack. I've reviewed newer versions of Foundation Library,
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.
Metafile Flatshot parameter 2 option 5 show hardware not working
Using the current OEM Toolbox build and Foundation library, I can not get hardware images to show up. I have the fifth option in parameter 2 set to 1. Created a ticket and was told "this particular feature is having some problems with how AutoCad has
Foundation Library Setup
I am looking at starting the process to convert to the Foundation library and have a couple questions on the setup. When applying your standard global and wizard values (i.e. construction methods, tool numbers), should we be creating a new wizard and
Turn off Hinge Drilling in Nest then have them come in on Pod and rail CNC File
Hi all, i've had the factory request i Nest doors with a product where we have the carcass come from the same material as the doors, but have them drilled after going through the edge bander. i map my parts to the factories request for our planners to
Annotation expands to multiple copies when slected
Hi everyone, I'm using the Toolbox 2023 version. When I select the annotations they expand/explode across the screen creating a line of larger copies (visual only). I can remove them by pressing escape, sometimes I also have to hover over each one for
Workbook Designer
I can not find info on the F Spreadsheet and its function (as it relates to CCL), all I find is documentation on the G Spreadsheet. This is very generic https://community.microvellum.com/portal/en/kb/articles/overview-of-workbook-designer Where might
Setting Up a Miterfold Aggregrate / Saw in MV
We have now gotten a miterfold aggregate (moulder agg) to cut miters and miterfolds now Like this: Prior to this we were using just a vertical V bit We have the agg setup as a SAW on the machine. I have the TOOL / SAW defined in MV and it POSTS out the
Ability to sync Microvellum materials with a SQL database
We have an internally developed material management system that contains all of our material info. It would be fantastic to be able to update MV materials by connecting to our SQL database. This could be an automated MV Server option or could be automatic
Processing products with using Microvellum to Cut Rite
Looking for people that use this processing system for their facility. Possibly in the Philadelphia, PA area? But anyone that used these two programs together is welcome to respond. We have this system in use at our facility, but have minor glitches and
Microvellum & Cutrite (Guide)
Hi Community, Our company is goint to work with the Homag Machinery soon. So we started the course that Homag gives us for Cutrite. That course was good but it was not enought to integrate Microvellum & Cutrite together. Does anyone know where I can find
Add Feature To Rotate Parts In Nest Additional Angles
It would be very useful if the rotate tool in the nest tools allowed the user to rotate parts custom angles. If we have parts that have no edgebanding we use AutoCAD commands to rotate parts for better yield, however if the part has edgebanding we cannot
Contract Millwork Engineers of America
Hey guys I have created a Facebook group similar to the cabinetry/millwork group. This is for contract engineering questions and comments only. Anonymous posts are always welcome. https://www.facebook.com/groups/1622703491819162/
Help with code
Looking for somebody who can write me a browser code for when a new toolbox update is released and pops up on the community forum, it emails me, automatically logs into the cases portal and sends a request for the update.
CCL Angled Cabinet
This is a product from Foundation. I am currently working in a clients CCL library that does not offer this configuration. How difficult is it to build using CCL? Unfortunately I am sure I can not take this product from FL and import it into CCL
GPU
Comment below what GPU you are using and if it's in a desktop or laptop. I am looking into getting a CAD dedicated card for my desktop in 2024, getting ready for the 2024 AutoCAD while prices are low, but haven't totaled up the tax deduction benefits
Router Sequence Priority
I am trying to create a double pass routing sequence for nested cabinet parts. The first pass is offset by a small amount to remove most of the material and the second pass will route to the finished dimensions. I created separate Polyline machine tokens
AutoCAD 2024
I just noticed that Autodesk increased their price some for the yearly AutoCAD. Kicking myself for not purchasing it earlier. My question is, do you get to use the program only for a year or do you actually own the software? This would make a big difference
Verifying the correct file path from Microvellum to the CnC
Hey everyone, Happy Friday, I cannot remember how to navigate to the screen to check to make sure Microvellum is populating the right CnC folder on the company server. Can someone help jog my memory? Thanks in advance, and have a Blessed day!
Foundation LIbrary Faceframe Edgearray token offset
Trying to use the dowel cam dowel on face frames. But the hardware seems to have an offset that applies to the face frame. 0.01 hole offset. Cannot figure out how to remove this.
Nesting Optimization Report Image
Hi Guys, Is there a way we can enlarge the drawing in Nesting Optimization Report by default? (Please see attached Image). Thanks for helping in advance!
Increase font size?
Is there a way to increase the font size in MV? The interface and tools.
Associative Hardware Tutorial Videos
Does anyone know where I can find these Associative Hardware Tutorial Videos? I have the links on a word document and the links aren't working.
Extra Blank Pages with Work Order Summary Report???
Why all of a sudden (from an update I'm sure) are we getting (2) or more extra BLANK pages with WORK ORDER SUMMARY report?? - See below from PRINT PREVIEW It's NOT all the time either (which is odd) - On MV Build 23.1.1120.641 - CL - Full ACAD
Build a Box Video
I was watching a video by RJ and he mentioned viewing a video called "Build A Box". Doe anyone know where it is located. I cant find it?
route outside of circle
Hi All Trying to route the outside of a circle... but my workmate had set it to inside and ticked don't ask again box on the pop-up box. Doing this in draw parts 2D. Where do I go to get this back? Thanks in advance
Report Product Qty (Duplicate in Report)
Hi, Just wondering, if we have a Door Sample product and someone puts it with a QTY of 2, it only appears once on our report. We dont want to have the Doors and a quantity listed next to the item number. Is there a way to get it to appear twice on the
Face 6 Boring Modification
I have a custom product that has several divisions, the bays can have any one of three different sub assemblies. This all works well except there are times when when a division has shelf line boring on face 5 and assembly holes on face 6. I realize that
IGES 3D model export attributes
When we export a 3D model in IGES format, we get lots of information in the part name for hardware, but none for solid cabinet parts. Is there anyway to control / get more useful information about cab parts in the name? Below is what the output looks
DRAWTEXT DRAWING TOKEN
We updated our Microvellum to 2023 from 2020 recently. We noticed that the text size (for DRAWTEXT) does not match the dimension scale when redrawing sections with a different dimension scale. The DRAWTEXT drawing token appears to be not working properly
Room Audit running beyond slow
Hi, Has anyone run into an instance where running Audit (Y) has run soooo slow that it's taken more than an hour to get only 6200 objects in on Pass 1? I have a draftperson's project with a single room that is at that point as I type. Upon opening this
Draw Block
Is there any way that I could populate an attribute definition when I use the draw block token?
Ives 580 Ceiling Hook ?
Would anyone have a 3D model of the Ives 580 Ceiling Hook? We have EPCO CH301 graphic that comes stock with Microvellum but Ives 580 is slightly different and has a different drilling pattern. I am trying to update our drawing and machining to be correct
Spoil Board Penetration
Hi, can someone please confirm their G-Code is reading correct spoil board penetration after recent software updates? Mine is only cutting a max depth of the material thickness, and wanted to compare with other users before creating a new case. Than
How to turn off MV sidebar?
is it possible? need more screen space
How to create an error message for user to prevent wrong/excessive prompt imput
Hi Guys, I am creating a custom product that will have a multiple prompts ( text box + combo Box) for users to type in the amount and qty they need and I want to set a limit of the sum of all the prompts inputs. So i am thinking of how to give the user
Coworker Locked a Drawing
Hi, I have a new coworker that just started MV and they somehow locked a drawing. Its creating a lockfile.lck every time. The only way to open the file is going into Task Manager and ending AutoCAD component Has anyone seen something like this? Each time
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