Material Inventory
Microvellum seems to have a way to manage material inventory since there are repports like "Material Inventory Reports" and "Material Checkout" . Does somebody knows how to use that function ? We don't have an ERP system yet and I thought MivrovellumFoundation Lib--Subassemblies sheet in the Wizard workbook??
Is this sheet supposed to be in here? If so, what's it's purpose?Can you use AutoLisp files with Microvellum?
I am trying to install an AutoLisp file to add some useful features to my setup. When I go to load the program using AppLoad, .lsp files are unable to be searched for. Is there any workaround to this, or am I unable to load these kinds of files?STIMULSOFT Date convention setting for autonaming report files...
Does anyone know if there is a setting to change the auto populate suffix of the date and time added to report names when you plot them to pdf? I'd like to change the Date from Year,Month,Day, to Month,Day,Year. Happy friday all.Library updates
Is there any location that I could go to to watch a video of library updates that have been recorded? I am digging in the weeds and I would like to get a handle on a few things.DWT for Composite Dwg
Setting up a new configuration on a new computer. I cannot locate the template file for the composite dwg. I need to change the font from the barcode font to a regular font. Where is the default location and name of the dwt? john2020 Insight/Construct and Microvellum
Just curious if any one has integrated 2020 to work with Microvellum.Comparing Global variable between 2 libraries
Has anyone copied the !G workbook of two libraries to compared them? I have manually created my desired outcome. Any help would be appreciated.Farmhouse sink - FF Cabinet
Does anybody fabricate cabinets with farmhouse sink? If yes, how do you do it? This is a cabinet that I made, took me a while to make things work and FF report came messed up so we had also to make things during fabrication.Foundation Library Face Frame SA seems imcomplete
All the Intermediate_Rail & ...Stile prompts to toggle on/off,X & Z origins are referencing local workbook prompts which don't exist and so are not usable as is. Is there an update to the FL Face Frame Expansion with a completed Face Frame SA? If not,Unnecessary Double line machining // Square Pocket
Hi Guys, Would love to hear you guys' input on this. When i use Square Pocket 2D machining tool in MV, it automatically give you a double line machining even though the width of groove is less than 2 times of tool Dia. See below. Looks like MV wants toCreating Custom Associative Hardware in Foundation vs Component
I've yet to dive into adding custom associative hardware in the Foundation library. In a previous post of mine I asked if the hardware in the Foundation is able to be imported into the Component Library accurately - which it cannot. But that did bringReports String = Value trouble
Does anyone know how to write this to work? {IIF(Parts.MaterialName=".375 DOOR WALNUT","TRUE","FALSE")} No matter what I put, it always turns up false even if the material name is exactly .375 DOOR WALNUT Or if there is a way for Contains.Parts.MaterialNameFoundations Library - Construction Settings
I apoligize for spamming this site with endless questions but, its been a while since ive setup a new fresh install with a new library. We are slowly integrating Foundations library and i am confused as to the Construction Settings. I only have the optionQuery database for product
Is there a way to pull info from the database into the L workbook?FEATURE REQUEST: Add Grain Direction Field to Parts Review List
Because, let's face it, a "G" in the material name doesn't always mean someone set it up correctly or didn't change it for some unknown reason... Trust but verify.Foundation Framelss
What is the procedure to add a Face Frame for an open cabinet?FEATURE REQUEST: Access to Hardware Machine Tokens from Edit Material UI
Unified Work Order Processing Speed
I am currently setting up a new server with SQL 2019 and decided to try out the Unified Work Order rather than the old SQLCE method to see if it will perform better for us. In short it seems to be a LOT slower when processing a job for the CNC's. HasToolbox Error
I randomly this error pop up while working. It does not seem to impact anything, but it pops up quite frequently. Any fixes?Adding doors and/or windows to areas
Is there not a way to add doors and windows to drawings? For example on a nurses station with a pass through I cannot find a way to show the opening in the wall.Value Formats in Stimulsoft Reports!
Hello, We are curious about using the MVValueFormat() function in Stimulsoft reports! We usually run our reports in decimals, but in this case we'd like to force one report to 1/32" fractions. Does anyone know if one can pass the MVValueFormat() functionReport - Running Counter (Not Item Number)
Hi, I was wondering if anyone knew how to add a running counter to a report. I checked all available ones and didn't see anything I could reference. I want to add a column in red Row # that just gives a sequential counter that keeps increasing from SubassemblyHow to quickly create Gcode and stickers for one off parts?
What is the best way to get just a few parts from CAD out to the shop with programs and maybe even drawings to go with the parts? I'm trying to avoid creating a MV product and processing a work order. So what I've done so far is create a part using theDEVELOPMENT TEAM "FOUNDATION MASTER CABINET"
I used the Master Cabinet created three vertical divisions, the upper and second division have no internal components. The bottom bay, I created divisions and changed it to reflect only one. I added internal drawers with faces for each of the bottom baysSPAM Postings ... WTH??
Gotta love the SPAM postings, right? Are you guys kicking the BOTs / bogus accounts posting this cr@p? Otherwise I'm think I really need to learn more about "Gold Rate Predictions" ... hmm. Also been looking into extending my car's warranty too .. canFEATURE REQUEST: Additional Output Options for Report Groups
Is it possible to have the output options for report groups match the options that are available in the report save options? Specifically, I'm needing either the Text or Rich Text format.Wizard Customizing
I know many power users have customized spec groups and wizards to leverage formula driven materials to generally simplify and speed up work flow, currently I’m attempting to do the same. I’d like to know what additions people have made that have hadAngle vanity panels
I have noticed that the angle vanity panels in the CC library are not angeled correctly, but in the foundation they are. How would I go about fixing this?Has Anyone Tried This?!!
I may be late to the game on this but it's just been so long since I've had to create actual work orders that I just now discovered this little trick... When in the Composite drawing, you can STRETCH the border of the material (say from 49 x 97 to 49Tool Overrides
Just a quick question on the difference of a "Border Tool" and a "Routing Tool" I have a primary cutting tool on our nested router, but on certain materials I would like to pick a different tool. I know about the tool overrides, but how can I make sureNew Millwork Podcast Launching Today
Hey everyone, I'm excited to announce the launch of our new podcast, Verify In Field: The Millwork Podcast! We've got three fantastic episodes ready and waiting for you to tune in to. Episode 2 is one everyone here I think will enjoy, as I'm joined byMissing Documentation
I would appreciate some additional information on the steps to create the attached PDF. Thanks in ADVANCE.Is it possible to flag a product not to process to a work order?
Has anyone implemented anything like this? Basically, we try to keep one cabinet per elevation that is the one that gets adjusted to the field measurements. I'm trying to figure out a way that if someone selects the room and processes a work order beforeMicrovellum text style history?
Are there any legacy styles within the out-the-box template that are no longer in use? I am curious about the A_, B_, C_, D_, E_, & F_ styles. What were/are they used for? Are there old blocks within the database of blocks that still need them?solid analyzer
Hey all whats the best way to add cams or screw fixings when using solid modelling i know you can do dado joints but is their a way it can do cams or screws?What year/version of Excel is under the hood in MV sheets?
I'm asking so i can find a comprehensive list of all available functions in MV spreadsheets. I imagine Microsoft would make that available online, but am not sure. The Insert>Functions>... list in MV is helpful, but incomplete. I didn't know until yesterdayACAD Audit (Not the command)
Good morning, Am I talking about the command, I am talking about a true critique of how I am doing things in Autocad? Process and procedures. Has anyone had this done, or has help folks out on reducing clicks & picks? new ways, and the like.Library "Cleanse"
Looking for ideas on removing unwanted files from our library structure. Mainly the .bak .dwl type filesProject Workbook auto saving to template
Hello, When i make a change in the workbook at the project level, my template level workbooks are being updated as well. For example, if i change a hardware variable in the F workbook for a project level spec. group, then open a new project. The new projectNext Page
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