The new 2D Instructions Subassembly name change
I tried changing the Global for 2D instruction to our company name so I can modify this moving forward. When I select the subassembly in the spread sheets it says its not found. I think I need to copy it and match the names but not sure how to do that.Project level materials showing up in new projects but can't be found in template materials
Hello, When a new project is created there are few materials that are automatically showing up as project level materials. My first thought was these materials are set to be cloneable but when I search for these materials in the library/template materialAdvice on Best Practices
I am drawing a kitchen that has multiple upper cabinets with lift-up doors. I have my project set to use Blum Aventos lift-up hardware. For one of my cabinets, I would like to switch the hardware to a more compact option. What would be the "correct" orFinished End Text Dilemma
I am working in a clients CCL Library that has an issue with the text size for Finished Ends in elevation. I can not find how to make the change. All other text show properly in the default text of B_1-2. The F.E. text shows up in their E_1-2 with a completelyFile names of SA parts??
Does anyone know when file names get assigned to SA parts? It seems like the N column of the SA Parts page is always blank, but file names show up after the product is processed. We have been grabbing part file name to create extra machining informationHow can I render a Lazy shelf dwg. into a corner cabinet, and will it size correctly?
MV library 23.0810 Build 23.1.811.641 I would like my Base corner cabinet to have a Susan shelf depicted in the CAD, but I am having a hard time figuring out how to do this. I have found the dwg file for it, but not sure how to link it. I was also wondering,Small toolbar Icons, is there a fix?
I have a 43" 4k screen and at 3840 x 2160 res. all of the Microvellum toolbar sizes are way to small. Is there a way to enlarge them? (Microsoft display scale doesn't seem to work with Microvellum's pop ups correctly and cuts half of it off.) Also theBlind Corner Hinge Plate Rotation Issue
I'm working with the Upper Blind Corner cabinet in the Foundation Library Frameless Cabinets and there is an issue with Blum's Straight Hinge Plates. When I select Use Blind Corner Hinge option in the cabinet prompts, the hinge plate rotations on Y andtop ribbon
My top ribbon is not there. how do I turn back on.Copy Specification Group Components From Library
My company is constantly updating the library specification group components for our products. This can either be to fix issues, add features, or just change how existing features work. currently in order to pull in a new specification group componentMV Cases Portal again
Can't log in, can't get workplace linked to account, can't reset password, no response on emails.... Wasn't this supposed to be a "more streamlined" way of logging cases?edit reports
does anyone know a way to make the nesting report to print on a different size paper without creating a whole new report?Feature Request: Pull Tool Information / Description into Work Order
Our Nest CNC is limited in the number of tools the carrier can hold. (10 specifically) As we grow and adapt, we are finding it necessary to add additional tooling for solid surface, special profiles, etc. But being limited in tooling that can be on theFeature Request Ball bearing Drawer Side Drilling
Hello All im not sure if you are aware but Microvellum neeeds us to Request this feature. Ball bearing Drilling into Carcass side is switched on but into the drawer side is not i belive it fundamental to everything lining up perfectly.MV Cases Portal
I need to lodge a ticket but can't get into the new portal. I can't log in, i can't reset my password. The login screen buttons appear to do nothing. I have tried different browsers. There is no user feedback to register login submissions.Cloud Based SQL Server
Hi everyone, I've seen this question posed before but it's been a while since I've seen it addressed so I'm wondering if anyone might have any new insights on using Microvellum with a cloud based SQL server, in particular Microsoft Azure. In the pastRamping in Tool
How do I add an entry ramp to a toolpath? I route large pockets into faux-shaker doors with a surfacing cutter. The cutter cannot plunge because the inserts are out along the edge of the tool. Can anyone help me add a gentle ramp to the D workbook?Elevation View Cabinet Width Dim Location in CCL 050.7
I would like to Globally change the location of the width dim in Elevation. How would I accomplish this?Update and Edits at the Machine
How does everyone handle updates at the machine / out on the shop floor??? Do you have a MV terminal at the machine to allow edit in work orders / composite? Right now all rework, re-nest, change in stock size or running from drop sizes ... all the workSliding doors - Hafele System
I'm wondering if anyone has gotten the Slido F Line 21 to work? We've got everything added into the LookUpTables and it seems to jive but won't draw the extruded top rails. Mainly went through and copied everything from the Hettich setup but it is a doubleDisabling Pocketing on DXF's
Hey ya'll, Does anyone know if it's possible to disable the automatic pocketing passes for DXF's produced through MV? Using a tool that's diameter is smaller than half the width of the pocket, MV automatically adds some additional passes so ensure theRemoving 1" inner drawer spacer.
Good morning Microvellum community, I would like some ideas on how to remove the appearance and machining of the 1" spacer for inner drawers, but keep the 1" value intact for ordering the inner drawers correctly. Foundation Library 23.0810 Build 23.1.811.641Drafting Tab - CutParts Name
Does anyone know where the control for the Product Prompts "CutParts Name" text placement in 2D Elevations might be? I don't see it anywhere in the 46.2 CCL Library. RCLMaterial Barcode.
Hi everyone. Does anyone know how to create a barcode for each material, it would help me a lot to track quantity of material in stock. Thank you.Cam Locks
Could you recommend a good cam lock for this application? Currently using CompX Stock Locks Cam Locks but want to find one that is included in Microvellum. Thanks in advance!Perfect graining forced on in component subassemblies
Foundation library components have a hard-coded value in the part graining when it should be pulling from the parent. Perfect Grain container is currently "#1" It should be "=IFERROR(INDIRECT(PARENTNAME("Perfect_Grain_Container")),"None")"Errors
Anyone else getting theses types of errors more and more consistently lately? Seems to be fine for days and then we just go through a string of errors that all seem to be related to the work order creation.Report Updating
Is anyone out there a MV Report expert and willing to update some reports for me? MV is really slow at responding to my request.ONLINE CABINET DESIGNING - Exploring the Feasibility
Hi guys, I've been thinking about why cabinet ordering can't be as seamless as e-commerce – you know, where users place orders online, and factories kick in to help produce customized pieces. Imagine users having the freedom to choose assembly, delivery,Text Override
Where will I find this override and delete it? This is in Library v043.2Drawer box slide based on size of drawer
I have a project that requires a heavier duty slide if the drawer box is over a certain width or height. This means that a heavy duty slide and a light duty slide could be used in the same cabinet. The heavy duty slide is thicker than the light duty slideSaw Optimization
We are purchasing a new Homag saw, and I'm considering dropping Cutrite and just directly sending code to the controller from MV. Is anyone doing this? How is the yield you're getting compared to Cutrite? I checked a few years back, and couldn't getToolbox 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. Thanks2024 Viewbase
Anyone else on Toolbox OEM 2024 and Viewbase doesn't work?XLS Import Not Pulling Job Description
I am working on importing our estimates to import into MV, but the Project Description is not populating. Anyone know what the issue is?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 enableExiting Options window causes 10+ Seconds Delay
Hi, We have a weird problem with a new server update and was wondering if anyone else had heard of this. When we click Toolbox Setup->Options and close the Options Window, we cannot interface with any of the microvellum buttons for about 10 seconds. I2D hardware drawing in 2D Editor UI
How do you turn off 2D hardware drawings in 2D Editor? I don't have any hardware drawing in the 2D Editor UI currently. Yesterday I updated a machine token to a hinge that I've never used before. Now it's drawing a 2D representation of that hardware inMaterial File issues
Has anyone ever had a material just not show up in the interface? I can see the offending sheet material in the spreadsheet. It appears like all the others, but it's not available in the interface. Wondering if there is an easy fix. This is a project,MV COMMAND BOX MISSING
I UPDATED MY CUIX AND NOW MY MV COMMANDS BOX IS MISSING HOW DO I GET IT BACK?Next Page
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