MV Quick Toolbar
I'm curious can I add an MV command that doesn't exist in the drop menu for Quick Toolbar? The one that I have selected is actually for drawing Elevations but I would like to add one for Plan View.
Face 6 program numbers
I must be missing something as all of my face 6 program numbers are random and do not relate to the layouts in any way shape or form, so sorting them is tedious for the operator. What is the secrete?
How to get 3D DWG Hardware Files
Where do you get your 3D hardware files when the supplier won't share them? (Rev-A-Shelf, Century Components, etc) I'm looking to add hardware 3D cad files to our library, but can't seem to find them. The suppliers generally won't share them when I ask.
Pull adding to Spec Group
Hello, I am trying to see 3 different handles in hardware report but i could not do it yet. I generating 3 different pulls and spec groups but i can report only last pulls what chosen last. This process helps how many, what kind handles will buy. Also
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Finished Face edgebanding defalting to non-existant banding.
I'm having an issue with finished faces (ex. Base Doors, Upper Doors, Drawer Facing, ect.) where the edgebanding is defaulting to "3mm PVC Colour". That edgebanding name does not exist in our Edge band library and does not show on any of the Edgeband
Hinge Offset From Edge variable missing from Global Found. Lib 23.0210
Rename Projects
Are there any problems with renaming projects?
Videos!
I'd like Microvellum to do an in depth video or tutorial on this topic. I've talked to a lot of companies that ask me how remote would work. Wish I had seen post this before they asked that question. https://community.microvellum.com/portal/en/commu
Solid Model Parts Need To Reference Perpendicular Corners
So, when creating a product like a curved die wall, where the stud profile has a toe kick notch, and possibly a counter notch, some of the parts will nest slightly rotated - this is caused because the program is trying to figure out how to cut the stud
Installing New Library Next to Existing
We are moving from a Metric Library to Imperial of the same Library version and I have the installer ready to go (just Library, not entire program), but before I run it, I wanted to know if it's as straightforward as running the installer and launching,
Drawers vs File Drawers in Foundation
i see that the Wood Drawer Box subassembly has a variable called File_Drawer, that toggles when you set the various File Drawer toggles...what i don't see....is HOW it does that. Because the template value for File_Drawer is =0 But somehow when i switch
Shelf Slots
Is there a Machining Token for routed slots in the bottom of shelves for the shelf pins? I am using Foundation Library 22.1102 Cheers
height of sink and cooktop
we are moving to a newer version of the library and I am look for the global pointer for the cutout height of the sink and cooktop. in owe current 21.0723 in the new 23.0113 has this global been renamed?
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Part Properties 2D Cross Section "FOUNDATION LIBRARY"
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Reports - How to set images side by side in a databand
Hi, I've got a report, we need certain images to line up, however since the databand controls the filter and number value, I tried setting a first databand to Products, added 3 subreports, then each subreport has a databand filtering the proper image.
Assembly holes for dado construction
Hi There, How do you guys add pilot holes machining to dado construction. It comes with the holes when i have applied back but not on the captured back ( dado section). I looked over the Global file and have not found an answer. Is that something i have
Glass doors with pivot hinges
How would I go about creating, or using what is in cc 50.7, for glass pivot hinges instead of the typical euro hinge? 1 cabinet with 2 doors.
Workflows around MV crashing when 2D Drawing
A long time ago I started getting in the habit of (not consistently) saving after every time I draw 2d sections with MV. As long as i've been using the software to make 2d drawings, at some point it'll hickup while drawing a section and just crash. As
I 3D Printed A Microvellum Part Block
First draft needs some work, I think I will scale it up some, but overall serves the purpose!
Packing List - Sub Line Items for shipping shelves loose from a product?
I have been asked if it is possible to create a “Sub Line Item” for a certain parts like shelves that we might want to ship loose from the cabinet. The concept being that you would have the line item for the cabinet and then directly below it we would
HPL Countertop with splash and finished ends drawing incorrectly in 3D.
Whenever I bring in an HPL countertop with backsplash and finished ends it gets drawn in 3D like a wedge. (see picture). When I process it, it seems to look ok on the cut sheet. Just updated my build by the way. Any ideas?
Paperless Solutions on Shop Floor
What kinds of methods are people using when it comes to being paperless on the shop floor? Tablet? Workstation? What kind of software are people using in conjunction with a device? What are some of the pros and cons, and what kind of success have you
Ramping Tools
Does anyone have experience ramping tools over the length of a PLINE token? Basically wanting to run a V cutter from 2mm deep at one and and ramp down to 4mm at the other end. It is not a straight line if that makes a difference.
Redraw Selected Product vs Redraw Selected Products from Database
Are these two commands supposed to be different? I am making some changes to the CutParts tab of an existing product. When i select "Redraw Selected Products from Database" from the Product Viewer tab, my changes are reverted to the original product (my
Remote computer
I have someone who will be working from home. Right now our office computers run off a SQL Server. I have set up the remote computer to run off a SCL CE and it is set up with our current library and other data base information (jobs, toolfiles, processing
Part Coordinate // Machine Point
Hi, In the past, I have been ignoring this issue and just play with numbers until I get it right. Now I want to get into this and find out I am very confused with the coordinate system, especially Machine Point. See below as an example. My part size is
Sheet Set Error
Trying to create my first "Sheet Set" and I get this error. Any help would be appreciated Thanks in advance
James Dury's SMA Video
Watching the attached video, is it still recommended to create wall sections in a left-to-right layout for production, of could we model a custom product without having to break it up? https://www.microvellum.com/resources/events/online-event-solid-modeling-tools
Out of Curiosity... What Changes Do You Make to Your Library?
As most of those in the community are aware, Microvellum has been moving forward with the Foundation Library as opposed to the Component Library. I have a couple of questions for the community in terms of switching libraries and also the changes they
New Toolbox Release Available Today! | Build 23.1.0222.641
We are happy to announce that the update to build 23.1.0222.641 is now available! The latest release of Toolbox includes resolutions for issues with Machine Tokens, Materials, and the Database Management Tool. Please refer to the complete Release Notes
Foundation Library - 2D Instructions subassembly
Are there any resources to understand this new feature? The release notes say that all drawing tokens were going to be moved to this new subassembly, however it appears that only carcase tokens were moved? Doors, countertops and shelves to name a few
Drawer Front Gap to Face of Cabinet
Hi, Does anyone know where to change the setting of the gap between drawer face and face of cabinet? I looked through some lookuptables and also the global file settings but can't find it. Thank you.
Foundation Library - Face Frame, Closet/Wardrobe, Range Hood Expansions
As we are aware the Foundation Library is the current library being developed. As we are a commercial and residential cabinet company the frameless only version of the Foundation Library doesn't sound to appealing since we then need to purchase the expansions
AutoCAD Selection Issue
I moved computers over, and I had this problem a year ago..forgot how to fix it. Would anyone remember how to remove this box around my product? It just highlights the machining and hardware..and makes this annoying box. Not letting me pick just a part
New Toolbox Release Available Today! | Build 23.1.0216.641
We are happy to announce that the update to build 23.1.0216.641 is now available! The latest release of Toolbox includes resolutions for issues with Ardis Labels, the PTP Processing Station, Database Management, and Work Orders. Please refer to the complete
Anti-Ligature ADA Sink Vanity (Fully Enclosed)
Backstory: This past year we have done multiple projects where they insisted on fully enclosed Anti-Ligature ADA Sink Vanities. So fully enclosed with special fasteners that that couldn't normally be undone as well as no place or point where someone could
Walls or no walls is the question
I have come from a CV environment and am trying to figure out the best route with MV. What is the best practice when creating elevations with cabinets on a straight diewall? Would you associate it with a wall, or are there any other tools other than section
3D Wall Dim
I want to change the current dim to be 6" and not the 26" in the Formula. I have traced the Dim and would like to know the steps to accomplish setting the Dim to be 6" off the wall?
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