Processing from Solid Model Analyzer
Hi all, Just a quick question. Does anyone else have insane processing times when trying to process part they built using Solid Model Analyzer from AutoCad 3D objects? MV seams to just hiccup and stop responding for a while when I try to send a part likeTooling and Materials
Hi everyone, In our efforts to improve the quality of our part machining, we are curious what tools you use for various materials. We seem to be going through router bits faster than we would like and feel like it may have something to do with the typeLibrary Overhaul/Update
I've taken a look at the new foundation library and compared it to our existing library and decided to poach a few bits and pieces into my own master unit as they seem to have improved on a few things since the creation of our original library. This wasRounding Quantities Up in Report Designer
How can I have all my quantities for edge banding rounded up? What would that equation look like?Text prompts don't save when cleared.
If you have text in a text prompt and need to remove it you can't just delete all the text, you need to have something in there or it will not save. This has been an issue for as long as I remember but I've worked around it by just using a single spaceChange Default Name of Report
Is there a way to change the default name of a report dynamically when saving it as a PDF or other file format. I know that it can be programmed in the code of the report somehow but to date can't get it to work by changing the Me.ReportName = "Custom Name" Variable. I know there is just a trick I am missing. Would make adhering to our naming conventions a lot easier and quicker.How to fill up automatically the drawing information
Hi, Is there a way to transfer the information from Project Properties into the layout sheets in Paper Space? Thank you, JudyAWFS, AWI, WCA Partner to Produce Career Awareness Video
While at the AWFS trade show this year, I was introduced to this amazing video that was produced by AWFS, AWI, and WCA organizations. It spotlights our amazing industry and the wide range of opportunities that await the younger generation consideringAdding new subassemblies prompt problems
Hi Yesterday i added an option in a subassembly. (Added a prompt and some part+formulas in Nested sub part) After testing, i saved all of it to the library : Save to Project -> Save to project overwirte Existing And Save to Library - >overwrite existing.Hafele Mondo Unit
Hi Guys Has anyone found or been able add a Hafele Mondo unitmaterial thickness
when i change a material thickness on the design data (i.e. .75 to .73) it changes the material but it doesn't updated adjacent parts and the dado disappears. i'm assuming it's a formula somewhere but i'm not sure where or how to find it. anyone haveMove from sql server to sql compact edition
Can anyone help me out with the procedure for moving from sql server to ce? Is it possible? I know I can export the library in toolbox but how do I go about combining everything together to make the one .sdf file that goes in the factory data base fReplace duplicate products
I need to replace all the upper cabinet sloped tops on a project with a revised version. The revised version has alot of prompt & formula changes from the original. Is there an easy way to do this across a project with many rooms?Updating Microvellum
I want to try and keep our MV up to date but am always a little nervous about doing so. I don't want to have workstations down with drafters unable to produce for a lengthy period. When updating to a current Toolbox version, how much time is involvedBacks???
We use 1/2" backs on our faceframe cabinets. Is there a way to dado the backs for the tops, bottoms, and fixed shelves?July User Exchange Event
What's Up everybody! My name is Jacob Edmond, I am the Vice President of Engineering for USA Millwork and I am also the President of the Microvellum User Advisory Board. I'm excited to tell you about our first User Exchange Event I will be hosting onPrinting Product labels in order
Id like to sort my product labels so they print in order of item number. 1, 2 ,3 1.01 1.02 1.03 ect Where would I set that up? the report designer? or in the work order processing? Any help is appreciated.Updating a Project to revised Library settings
Hi, New user here, but is there a way to update (without redrawing) a Project to take on revised Library Template settings? I made some changes to the Library Specifications Group and I want to update those changes in a existing project. Thanks, RyIPP toolfile
Hi, Was wondering how difficult it is to set up a IPP toolfile. I need this for tabbing if I want it to clean out the tabs instead of manual removal. I run alot of jobs and cleaning them out manually is a ball-ache. ThanksPerimeter's No Longer cutting,
Hi, Has anyone had problems with the part perimeters not cutting? Since updating to build #21.1.519.641, my WO's processing G-code's for the perimeter passes as Z=0, two-paces! I added from the Composite Nest, a Manual scrap cut-off and that cut withShop Drawings: More Than 1 Way to Skin a Cat - Open Discussion
I'm curious to know what other methods y'all might be using for shop drawing procedures. At my previous company, we drew entirely in Model space - our title blocks were even in model space. We had procedures and custom commands that made working in layoutAdd part lables ?
how do I get this to show properly? The line indicators are very long and cannot identify parts . Have to manually move all the names and create new line indicators.FEATURE REQUEST - Better Tool Organisation
We have up to 21 tools in our nesting machine with a few more that get changed around all the time. I think it would be great to have buttons in here or the ability to drag/move tools around to help keep them organised and in order. Once all the 900 toolsLas Vegas!
Hey Community, My partner and I are headed to Las Vegas, any one else going to be there? Looking forward to seeing what the AWFS has to offer. Regards, BenAre there rear modifications for drawer boxes due to plumbing?
Would love if you could notch drawer boxes for plumbing easily and not seeing it in an obvious spot. Wondering if I have to make it a prompt and save it back to the library.Custom Prompts
Hi All; is their a way to add a custom prompt to multple products like library desinger. Basically I want to add a bore token to cabinets bases with a prompt on/off tick box. I can add to one product but not sure how to add to all base cabinets fordynamic IP causing activation issues
issue: constantly being prompted to enter serial / password. Every time i do it uses another activation until all activations for our company are used up and then it will not allow me to access microvellum. variables that i think effect it: dynamicMissing the "Composite" file
I was updating a nest for an error in the machine path and can't seem to find the composite file again? Any Ideas?Checklist for loose parts
What options are there for keeping track of parts that ship loose? We need to have everything that ships loose to be accounted for so there's no discrepancies later. Currently, I've been assigning an item number to anything that will ship loose. ThisParts generated in Solid Analyzer?
I have two parts that follow a radius on a floating sink elevation . When I run the Solid Model Analyzer I get 4 parts in my list . Part 2 Part 2 3D Representation Part 5 Part 5 3D Representation When I highlight the Part 2 in the parts properties theMake Porduct Group from Selection ?
I did a quick search but did not find what I was looking for. I did try this and it seemed to moved the items from the product list view , I dont know where they went , but when I click in the room the products are there. Could I use this to hide itemsHARDWARE
would it be possible to add the A & M hardware support bracket family to the hardware list in subassemblies and perhaps centerline brackets too.Shadow Line Finger Pull Model is Oversized
When I draw a cabinet that has the Shadow Line Finger Pull the model for the Hafele channel it is way to big! I'm guessing it's because it's trying to convert it from metric to imperial so it's actually drawing the metric size.Outsourcing work to other cabinet companies that are also using M.V.
We are in talks with another cabinet company to do some work for them since they are over booked and we have some open production time. We noticed that we both use Microvellum. They have already drawn the job using their construction methods and hardwareZoom Product List ?
Is there a way to make the product list text larger?How to Route Products through the shop???
I want to create some sort of unique identifier on the PRODUCT level to ultimately help sort items in reports. One thought is that I could add a number or letter at the beginning of the product names. I currently have 6 different routes that a productFoundation library
Hi I was wondering if there is any update on when the foundation library may be released I have been waiting for this to come out as since I heard about it late last year. I have many changes I want to make for how our factory does production and I'mWarning* Multiply Owned Object" after QSAVE in AutoCAD
I got this error msg after saving my drawing. I looked it up on Google and it gave me a list command to fix, but I'm using OEM 2021 so I don't have lisp capability. This error shows up in my command line. Does anybody know how to fix this?Flipping all routes on parts before nesting.
Hi, im wondering if anyone has a solution for me. im currently running a rebate frame route around the face of my doors (face6) and then when i flip the sheet to run the face5 routes and boring im getting blowout as the rebate is holding my board awayHinges and slides popping out
We do a lot of public hospitals and for budget purposes melamine is often specified. We also have issues with doors and slides popping out after a bit. Any suggestions as to how to prevent this? I would say a stronger hinge or slide but that won't stopNext Page
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