Metafile Flatshot parameter 2 option 5 show hardware not working
Using the current OEM Toolbox build and Foundation library, I can not get hardware images to show up. I have the fifth option in parameter 2 set to 1. Created a ticket and was told "this particular feature is having some problems with how AutoCad has
New Toolbox Release Available Today: Build 24.1.0306.641
We are happy to announce that Toolbox build 24.1.0306.641 is now available! This build includes resolutions for issues with the Destroy Offal setting, multiple issues in the Microvellum Server, and a change to the polling time of FLA, along with multiple
Foundation Library Setup
I am looking at starting the process to convert to the Foundation library and have a couple questions on the setup. When applying your standard global and wizard values (i.e. construction methods, tool numbers), should we be creating a new wizard and
Turn off Hinge Drilling in Nest then have them come in on Pod and rail CNC File
Hi all, i've had the factory request i Nest doors with a product where we have the carcass come from the same material as the doors, but have them drilled after going through the edge bander. i map my parts to the factories request for our planners to
Annotation expands to multiple copies when slected
Hi everyone, I'm using the Toolbox 2023 version. When I select the annotations they expand/explode across the screen creating a line of larger copies (visual only). I can remove them by pressing escape, sometimes I also have to hover over each one for
Workbook Designer
I can not find info on the F Spreadsheet and its function (as it relates to CCL), all I find is documentation on the G Spreadsheet. This is very generic https://community.microvellum.com/portal/en/kb/articles/overview-of-workbook-designer Where might
Setting Up a Miterfold Aggregrate / Saw in MV
We have now gotten a miterfold aggregate (moulder agg) to cut miters and miterfolds now Like this: Prior to this we were using just a vertical V bit We have the agg setup as a SAW on the machine. I have the TOOL / SAW defined in MV and it POSTS out the
Ability to sync Microvellum materials with a SQL database
We have an internally developed material management system that contains all of our material info. It would be fantastic to be able to update MV materials by connecting to our SQL database. This could be an automated MV Server option or could be automatic
Processing products with using Microvellum to Cut Rite
Looking for people that use this processing system for their facility. Possibly in the Philadelphia, PA area? But anyone that used these two programs together is welcome to respond. We have this system in use at our facility, but have minor glitches and
Microvellum & Cutrite (Guide)
Hi Community, Our company is goint to work with the Homag Machinery soon. So we started the course that Homag gives us for Cutrite. That course was good but it was not enought to integrate Microvellum & Cutrite together. Does anyone know where I can find
Add Feature To Rotate Parts In Nest Additional Angles
It would be very useful if the rotate tool in the nest tools allowed the user to rotate parts custom angles. If we have parts that have no edgebanding we use AutoCAD commands to rotate parts for better yield, however if the part has edgebanding we cannot
New Foundation Library Release Available Now: Build 24.0221
We are happy to announce that a new update for the Foundation Library, Build 24.0221 is now available! The latest release of Microvellum's Foundation Library includes resolutions for numerous issues, updates to existing products to improve functionality,
New Toolbox Release Available Today: Build 24.1.0227.641
We are happy to announce that Toolbox build 24.1.0227.641 is now available! This build includes fixes for issues with the Formula Editor UI, .DAT files, certain settings within the saw optimizer, and associative hardware cutout tokens. Please refer to
CCL Angled Cabinet
This is a product from Foundation. I am currently working in a clients CCL library that does not offer this configuration. How difficult is it to build using CCL? Unfortunately I am sure I can not take this product from FL and import it into CCL
Router Sequence Priority
I am trying to create a double pass routing sequence for nested cabinet parts. The first pass is offset by a small amount to remove most of the material and the second pass will route to the finished dimensions. I created separate Polyline machine tokens
Verifying the correct file path from Microvellum to the CnC
Hey everyone, Happy Friday, I cannot remember how to navigate to the screen to check to make sure Microvellum is populating the right CnC folder on the company server. Can someone help jog my memory? Thanks in advance, and have a Blessed day!
Foundation LIbrary Faceframe Edgearray token offset
Trying to use the dowel cam dowel on face frames. But the hardware seems to have an offset that applies to the face frame. 0.01 hole offset. Cannot figure out how to remove this.
Nesting Optimization Report Image
Hi Guys, Is there a way we can enlarge the drawing in Nesting Optimization Report by default? (Please see attached Image). Thanks for helping in advance!
Increase font size?
Is there a way to increase the font size in MV? The interface and tools.
Associative Hardware Tutorial Videos
Does anyone know where I can find these Associative Hardware Tutorial Videos? I have the links on a word document and the links aren't working.
Extra Blank Pages with Work Order Summary Report???
Why all of a sudden (from an update I'm sure) are we getting (2) or more extra BLANK pages with WORK ORDER SUMMARY report?? - See below from PRINT PREVIEW It's NOT all the time either (which is odd) - On MV Build 23.1.1120.641 - CL - Full ACAD
route outside of circle
Hi All Trying to route the outside of a circle... but my workmate had set it to inside and ticked don't ask again box on the pop-up box. Doing this in draw parts 2D. Where do I go to get this back? Thanks in advance
Report Product Qty (Duplicate in Report)
Hi, Just wondering, if we have a Door Sample product and someone puts it with a QTY of 2, it only appears once on our report. We dont want to have the Doors and a quantity listed next to the item number. Is there a way to get it to appear twice on the
Face 6 Boring Modification
I have a custom product that has several divisions, the bays can have any one of three different sub assemblies. This all works well except there are times when when a division has shelf line boring on face 5 and assembly holes on face 6. I realize that
New Toolbox Release Available Today: Build 24.1.0219.641
We are happy to announce that Toolbox build 24.1.0219.641 is now available! This build includes resolutions for issues with copying product information, edgebanding representation in DXF files, data optimization, tool overrides, and parts moving during
IGES 3D model export attributes
When we export a 3D model in IGES format, we get lots of information in the part name for hardware, but none for solid cabinet parts. Is there anyway to control / get more useful information about cab parts in the name? Below is what the output looks
King Slide Undermount and Ball Bearing Slides Now Available in the Foundation Library
Microvellum is happy to announce the addition of brand new hardware from King Slide into the Foundation Library catalog: the 1X97 and 1X97F bottom-mounted slides from King Slide's SIMLEAD wood drawer system, as well as 6 new King Slide ball-bearing slides
DRAWTEXT DRAWING TOKEN
We updated our Microvellum to 2023 from 2020 recently. We noticed that the text size (for DRAWTEXT) does not match the dimension scale when redrawing sections with a different dimension scale. The DRAWTEXT drawing token appears to be not working properly
Room Audit running beyond slow
Hi, Has anyone run into an instance where running Audit (Y) has run soooo slow that it's taken more than an hour to get only 6200 objects in on Pass 1? I have a draftperson's project with a single room that is at that point as I type. Upon opening this
Draw Block
Is there any way that I could populate an attribute definition when I use the draw block token?
Ives 580 Ceiling Hook ?
Would anyone have a 3D model of the Ives 580 Ceiling Hook? We have EPCO CH301 graphic that comes stock with Microvellum but Ives 580 is slightly different and has a different drilling pattern. I am trying to update our drawing and machining to be correct
Spoil Board Penetration
Hi, can someone please confirm their G-Code is reading correct spoil board penetration after recent software updates? Mine is only cutting a max depth of the material thickness, and wanted to compare with other users before creating a new case. Than
How to create an error message for user to prevent wrong/excessive prompt imput
Hi Guys, I am creating a custom product that will have a multiple prompts ( text box + combo Box) for users to type in the amount and qty they need and I want to set a limit of the sum of all the prompts inputs. So i am thinking of how to give the user
Coworker Locked a Drawing
Hi, I have a new coworker that just started MV and they somehow locked a drawing. Its creating a lockfile.lck every time. The only way to open the file is going into Task Manager and ending AutoCAD component Has anyone seen something like this? Each time
Add Finish Label in Foundation
How do I turn this off?
New Toolbox Release Available Today: Build 24.1.0213.641
We are happy to announce that Toolbox build 24.1.0213.641 is now available! This build includes resolutions for issues with edgebanding thickness, the OFFSETPOLYLINE function, saw optimization, and part thickness values. Please refer to the complete Release
Controlling Part Graining
Noticed on a job recently that when a product is switched in OPEN mode, many of the parts get "Force Length" set, but when its set to closed mode it says "None" is there a way to control this? Because i have a job that has grained materials on both the
Custom Perfect Corners Machining
Howdy all, Just wondering if there is a way to do perfect corners routing on custom nests when using Nesting/2D Machining Tools or any other method?
Adding Appliance
Id like to add a few appliances to my library, i can get the 3d .dwg from the manufacturer, but have no idea how to add it into MV. thanks
Solid Model Analyzer - Machining to All Parts
I noticed on newer Microvellum Builds that when I Solid Model Analyze a 3D model, all parts have machining (routing) even the basic rectangular parts. In older Builds, simple rectangular parts did not have machining assigned to them. I am not sure which
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