Dado in Shelf Edge
Good morning, I trying to make the Shelf Edge to have a dado and also to have a 1/8" Lip UP Below a picture of what I have and what I need, and also the globals that is currently set. And also, how do I change the Size from 1-1/2" to 1-3/8"? Thanks in
Feature Request - Work Order Notes
It would be super handy to add a "Notes" line when creating a work order so that when we go back and look later on at the same job with say _2 or _3 etc we know what they are for. For instance, say i process an order with 12345_1 and 12345_2, i have no
EPB/SMT/SMA and Associative Machining
Is there a procedure, in place, for adding additional machining to a “Vertical” for attaching a “In-Wall Support Bracket”. The only way, I know in accomplishing this, would be to draw a replacement profile and change out the studs to be used for the In-Wall
Conventional vs. Climb Cutting and how to specify one router
I am having chipping on laminated surfaces when routing and machining doors on our CNC. To reduce the chipping we have learned that the doors needs to be cut in a conventional (Counter-Clockwise) direction. We do however want our primary perimeter router
Imperial and Metric Toolbox Configurations
I currently am using an Imperial Toolbox configuration on a SQL Server. I would like to create a Metric Toolbox configuration. Can you have an Imperial Toolbox configuration and a Metric Toolbox configuration on the same SQL Server? If so, how do I distinguish
New Foundation Library Release Available Now: Build 23.0623
We are happy to announce that a new update for the Foundation Library, Build 23.0623 is now available! The latest release of Microvellum's Foundation Library includes the addition of numerous products, such as a hardware bracket for countertops, numerous
Single Doors and Single Drawer Fronts should be included with perfect graining
While working with a material with directional grain (cathedral grain), we discovered the "1 Drawer Base" drawer front did not nest with the same orientation as the adjacent products. My ticket to Microvellum informed me that "a minimum of a pair of parts
New Toolbox Release Available Today: Build 23.1.0621.641
We are happy to announce that Toolbox build 23.1.0621.641 is now available! This build includes several resolutions for issues like configuration errors, the removal of redundant options and buttons, along with multiple UI improvements. Please refer to
Identifying Drawer Parts with Bay Position - Best practices?
The problem - We occasional lower or raise a drawer box part in a cabinet with multiple drawers. Our CNC operator doesn't always know which drawer box gets the modified part. I plan to add the bay position name to help our operator identify which drawer
I need help with finding the Carcass Base subassembly.
Where can I find the subassembly Carcass Base? This subassembly was available in Library v050.7 but not in Library 23.0609. See attached screenshots. Thank you for any input.
Labeling
Has anyone had success creating a QR code that will give the information of the room# or the cabinet# and include that on a label that we create?
Routing Laminated Doors Face Down
We are currently machining our doors on our CNC so that we can also include hinge and handle boring. We run one side laminate with a balanced backer, the laminate face is down. We are having the laminate chip out on us most of the time, but not every
3MM EDGEBAND SETTING NOT GIVING APPROPRIATE GAP SIZE
I’m having much difficulty editing edgeband settings for an important project. I have searched the database, videos and googled. Wondering if you’re able to help? We have the specs set up for 3 mm edgebanding, but it is not allowing the product enough
FEATURE REQUEST: LISP Routines Please!
I know I’m asking for something that probably isn’t going to happen, but I thought I’d throw it out there anyway. I used to have a ton of LISP routines that helped us speed up our processes. Some were very simple, others more complex. But the need came
Face Frame Bevel and Miter on the Corners.
Hello, Is it possibel to Add bevel on the interior edge of the face frame? See picture If possible, how can I achieve that? Thanks
Validation Code
I’m trying to use the validation code to restrict a value in this scenario: I have a prompt which has a formula and I want to validate the result based on the validation code column to show a warning message. If the user interacts with the prompt, it
How to get Project Name / Work Order Name into DXF file?
I'm trying to create DXF's that include the Project name for each part, and also the Work Order name. I'm currently creating them at time of work order creation, and they already include the other info that I need. How do I get the project name and work
SMT "Extruded Parts"
I have checked rechecked and also redrawn the "Geometry" for my "extruded Parts". They constantly show up with an overlap of one section to the other by .02". What is causing this to happen? Much appreciation in advance.
System Lockup When Work Order Directory Open
When reprocessing a work order and the work order folder is open (from viewing report groups), if you forget to close the window directory, the system will lock up and requires you to do Task Manager/End Task to close Toolbox - just as bad as a Fatal
"Hinge Plate Inset Blum" for Inset Doors // V50.7
Hi, It seems that Microvellum only has one Global viable that reference the Hinge Plate inset from door (1.4567" = 37mm) . But per Blum's spec, the number is different (38mm) when it is an inset door. Shouldn't be there two Global Variables that will
Nested Optimization Report Index Number
Is there a way to change the nested optimization report index numbers to be sequential throughout every nested sheet instead of starting back at "1" ? We do not use labels on parts, instead we write a single number on the back edge of each part. Where
importing library to SQL Server
I have always worked with a local instance of Microvellum so a few questions about MV in the server context to make sure i'm not assuming anything. *i can have multiple librarys/configurations? * its possible to import a library that i have a tweaked
Hard drive issue
Hello All I have a failing hard drive here at work and the IT company just asked me if MV when loaded onto a computer is then coded to that hard drive. As the last time it was cloned, MV would not work, and my hard drive is still failing. Cheers Nig
Molding Token
I'm trying to get an extruded part as a molding token but I'm having issues with part placement. See in GREEN the part without the Molding token, in the correct position. Then in RED when i add a Molding token, i did not change the position or base points,
IF AND Statment
Hi, I'm trying to create and IF AND statement but I don't know how to word it properly for the formula to work. If I have the add substrate prompt checked then I want the product to add the substrate. Then further if the substrate is checked I want microvellum
Product Starter NOT Getting Associated Sub Assembly Machining?
.... couldn't figure out how and when this happens sometimes .... has anyone notice this? Ok ... I finally can reproduce the steps to make this happen. So hear me out. Product Starter Horz - (3) Bays - Drawer Bank, Door and Drawer Bank (Nothing fancy)
Step cut code generation
Riddle me this. Yeah I know this is a little long but humor me please. Why when we need to make step cuts are we still generating code that has an index move fore each cut? Why is this? Here is a simple square with 4 steps and the MV generated code. 55
Pricing preventing work order processing
Could someone inform me what to do to prevent this error?
AutoCAD 2024
Replace block command looks interesting. Hoping this is available in MV OEM.
Drawer Slide not showing in Section?
Does anyone know why my Axial Drawer Slides are not showing in Section? I tried everything including picking a cutting plane right below the slides, changing the cutting distance in X, nothing worked. Thanks,
Improved Subassembly Prompts Selection Window
When using the Subassembly Prompts tool and then selecting a part of the desired subassembly we are greeted with a window asking if we want to view the nested prompts by clicking "Yes" or the parent prompts by clicking "No". Every single time I see that
Part Not Appearing on Nested Report
Hello, Recently I have been encountering a problem where parts won't appear on my nested report. The cutout of the part will just be a squiggly line, but any necessary machining stills appears as if it is there. I have attached a picture below. This is
SMA Router qualifying diameter
How would I drill down to identify this problem?
Shelf Pin Holes being drilled central to shelf
Does anyone know how to change the shelf pin settings so that the centre of the middle hole is in line with the bottom of the shelf? At the moment it is drilling it central with the shelf.
Supplemental Parts
Is it possible to move a supplemental part into the extruded parts folder?
Feature Request: Drill Location Hole for hinges
I would love to see Drill Location Hole for concealed hinges added to the foundation library.
Adding New Fonts
Our marketing team wants us to use the special fonts they use. I added the fonts into windows fonts. but I can't get it to show up in Microvellum? Is there something special I need to do?
foundation library cutpart files
getting started with the foundation library so please forgive elementary questions. Whats the differneces between: formula cutparts default --allows you to use cutparts wizard imperial cutparts default --old school imperial cut parts file imperial cutparts
SMT Custom Tools
I have a question regarding "procedure" please see attached. Much appreciation, in advance.
Specialized Virtual MV University Event - SMT
It would be nice to have an event that the community would be able to attend that would teach them to nuances of the SMT. I am at a point where it is taking me more time to manually fix and alter my model than have it done for me with the tools that I
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