JIT Error?
Anyone know why I am getting this error when I modify cnc routing and redraw.
Remote Microvellum Engineer/Drafter Available
Hi, The New Traditionalists and ducduc located in Connecticut are looking for passionate and skilled microvellum drafters to join the team! We create a variety of products from children's furniture that ranges from flat pack to custom projects and create
Strange Color in Preview Window
Something happened to one of my templates and I'm not sure why it happens or even if its something I even need to be concerned about. The color of everything in the preview window shows up as some odd color for some reason. Does anyone know why this would
Drill Distance Past Part
Hi, I am trying to adjust the depth that our THRU bit drills past parts. I thought that this was something that was easily adjusted via the Globals under machining (see attached image). After adjusting this Global, the bit is penetrating .02" through
Hardware machining on face 1 or 3
Does anyone know if it's possible for Microvellum to show the machining (even though it can't produce code) on faces 1 or 3 for something like a lock mortise on a man door?
New MV User - 21 years experience with AutoCAD
Hey everyone. I'm new and I've got some questions. Some of this could be the way our Engineering Manager has Toolbox setup, but hopefully you may have some insight. We are running: Microvellum Toolbox 2020, Build 20.1.203.641 Library version 2014 R3
FEATURE REQUEST - Project Pane Information
I don't know if it would be helpful for anyone else but it would be great if we could show the category name in this little section. We use the company name for the category so it would be quite helpful to show that information at a quick glance!
Migrating From a Metric Library to Imperial
What would your process be? *** Migrate from Metric (V49.1) to Imperial(50.7). At one point in time it was decided(right , wrong, or indifferent) that we would set up our Library in Metric. We would like to now migrate to Imperial(Taking our build standards
Pulling single drw boxes from a product?
I have a 6 drw unit that I only need 3 complete drws from the entire unit. I sized the box to give the the correct drw size needed for a water damage project . Currently I am searching for parts and pieces I need in the processing center and only processing
Mulitpass tools - set different options to original tool
I have a multipass tool that uses my main compression cutter. However, I want this tool to have a slower feed and rotational speed to the original tool in the multipass tool. It has the options to change it however the resulting CIX file does not reflect
Work Order Naming Convention
Now this is an old request of mine that has long been a little bugbear so I thought I would put it out there now and see if this is something that would benefit others as well or if it's just us! When processing an order, we work with 5 digit order numbers
Laguna Tools Smart Shop 2 versus ShopSabre Pro 408
I have spent A LOT of time picking out our first CNC router and have it narrowed down to 2; the Laguna Tools Smart Shop 2 and the ShopSabre Pro 408. From what I have gathered both are great machines with companies that have plenty of experience in the
Optimization Strategy
Have a project with a lot of small parts and it wants to place these on the edge of several panels, I don't want that as I tend to loose small parts at the edge or at least hope the operator is more careful. So I thought I would try the place small parts
Event log, logs too much stuff.
Not necessarily a problem, more of an annoyance but I just cleaned out 3.5gb of event logs from the database and noticed there is a lot of stuff we don't need in there. For the most part I like the event log but I feel like it's logging too much stuff.
Import Specification group
Hi We recently learned that we can import Specification group to project. So I changed our XML accordingly to import our options. The trouble we have, the importation work on the project specification groups and sometime, not always, it also overwrite
We Just Launched Our New Microsoft Teams Phone System!
Hi Friends, We are pleased to announce upgrades to our phone system within the Microsoft Teams Platform that will deliver a better calling experience and access to our worldwide network of support, service, and sales teams. We hope you love it and that
Troy Smith
It is with deep regret that I am letting you all know of the passing of my friend and coworker Troy Smith. Troy has worked at my family's company using MV for about 20 yrs (I am 31) . He was a frequent contributor to the MV forums. Troy has spent the
error codes
does anyone know what error code 84051 means. looks like a boolean error but what causes it and why did my part disappear?
Double Passing Dadoes
It was brought to my attention that the dado's started doing double passing in the most recent builds. I reverted back to Build 21.1.202.641 to see when this change was done. Is there anything I can do to revert to single pass routes when the dado width
Design Manufacturing Report
Hello, I have 2 reports the first Old Nesting Master G-Code and the second New Nesting master G-Code. In each there is a filter to choose which processing station (linkidprocessingstation). Now I have created 2 new processing stations and I would like
Formula driven material sheet sizes
Hi. I have been working on adding formula driven materials so I have the ability to change materials through the project wizard. Just wondering how everyone tackles the different sheet lengths. Different sheet materials have different lengths but the
Picture: contains a thumbnail graphic showing the purpose of the prompt.
I'm trying to add a picture that will show when a text box is selected. I have a JPG file and have added the file name to the control in the picture column, but it want show when the text box is selected. I cant workout where the JPG file needs to be
Product Rotate Formula
Is it possible to rotate a product using a formula? I've looked through the spreadsheets but have found nothing!
Cant section Upper and Lower Cases at the same time vertically?
Just wondering if I'm missing something besides marbles ....
Create new edgebanding
I would like to be able to add a project level edgebanging from edit design data .I can create a project level material when in edit design data by right clicking a material and clicking on change material then clicking on the create new material button.
Change the term "Room" throughout the software
The term "Room" only works for a small subset of shops. If you're making furniture, store fixtures, etc. this falls apart - you can't put a "Room" into an actual room. Yes you can change it in the options but it doesn't change everywhere and is confusing
Edgeband for 0.75" and 1" material
When you are producing cabinets, are you using different material thickness? If so, are you ordering different widths of edgeband, or just ordering 1 size for all materials?
Machinery
We have been cutting boards with panel saws since 1995 and are now ready to invest in CNC. Any comments on what would be a good machine for us to get started with? We process +/- 200 sheets a week. Need something very reliable and easy to maintain
1 Drawer suspended
This drawer has 5/8" sides in the spreadsheet but draws as 1/2" sides. It's a buyout drawer. any Idea why this could be?
Setting for turning CNC cutouts to dust?
Is there a setting to turn this function off ? I have a a big project and do not want to modify all my tops to stop this. Example below , I just need to cut out the hole in the sub top not go around it until it all turns to dust. While I am at it , is
Fillet rather than Bulge
Alright, let's say I've entered the co-ordinates for a polyline to cut out a custom shaped top. For this exercise let's say it's a hexagon. Is there a way to radius fillet a point rather than adding a bulge to two points? Similar to how you can add radius
Copy room doesn't copy drawing file
When I select a room to copy within my project, I select "copy drawing file(s)" and give the copied room a new name. When I open the new room, the template dialog box opens up and there is no associated drawing file with the new room name. If I copy the
XML vs XLS
What is the difference between XML and XLS as it pertains to Microvellum?
Formula Help
So I'm working on a Subtop Product. 3/4 plywood deck with 3/4 x 3" plywood edges. I have the depth working correctly, if the OA depth is 24, the deck is 23 1/4. But having a hard time coming up with the correct formula for the length. When I add the
Microvellum commnads
So I installed 2021 today and moved my CUI file to 2021 but I dont remember how to transfer my microvellum shortcut commands over. for example, my Q was set to open my MV part properties. Any insight on transferring all of the commands over? I know I
Microvellum designer
Hello, we are a cabinetry company based in Melbourne (VIC) looking for a Microvellum designer. Let me know if you are interested by e-mailing us at [email protected] and I will provide you with full details. Regards
Disabling single tool ramping.
Hello. I have to rout small pockets that I don't want to use ramping on. However I still need ramping on border rout on the same work piece. Is there a way to disable certain tool ramping?
Microvellum designer
Hello, we are a cabinetry company based in Melbourne (VIC) looking for a Microvellum designer. Let me know if you are interested and I will provide you with full details. Regards
Microvellum Engineer needed in Woodinville WA
Hi, I'm searching for a MV engineer to join our crew in Woodinville, WA. We are a well established custom casework and millwork company, and are looking for someone to compliment our drafting/engineering department. If you are interested or want more
Replace Product EXTRUDED DIEWALLS
When I place a Die wall without skins (Studs only) With "Die wall w/skins" I'm getting a bad product. Itt's removing the plates on top and bottom and showing only the inside skin. for some reason the origin seems to be an issue. This is the result (attached)
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