Video Topic Ideas
Hey everyone, We've been working on putting out 2 videos per month over on our YouTube channel, and have gotten into a pretty good rhythm, I'm working on mapping out future videos and wanted to ask here if anyone had any specific topics that you wouldFoundation Library and using the "MASTER LIBRARY" for "Lift-Up Doors"
Where Does one find the reveal settings and pull settings when using the "Master" with BAY ONE being a "Lift-Up". As you can see from the attached the door pulls do not position properly in "Section View". However they are reflected properly in "ElevationHook Subassembly
I am trying to incorporate a hook into my upper product in a job. I am having a problem with this. I can add the sub in the product, but what steps do I go through to get it to work the way it is intended? I am trying to work with the Ives 201 DoubleFEATURE REQUEST: Allow Batch Overwrite For "Create New G-Code"
When editing a nest that is going to a machine with auto-labeling you currently cannot update g-code because the information has to be completely reprocessed for the labeling to work properly. This forces you to "create new g-code" which does not allowDrafting Selection Style
I am looking to change the style when I select a product or a part. (see image) At the moment it is a blue heavy line. In my old version of MV it was a dotted line. Any help would be appreciated. Best regards, TrevorSMA failure
why would one part scan as a block when it is identical to the other 2 divisions? there is no reason i can see. anyone have this issue before?New Foundation Library Release Available Now: Build 23.0810
We are happy to announce that a new update for the Foundation Library, Build 23.0810 is now available! The latest release of Microvellum's Foundation Library includes resolutions for numerous issues, including certain product components having 2D planApplied FE Ends - Both LEFTS ???
In adding our own shaker machining token, prompts and Global Variables ... noted that the Applied FE Finished Panels in MV are producing (2) LEFTS - Not a RH and LH as it should be doing. You get (2) of the same ... Note: the COMPOSITE - both are facingPath Not Valid
I made a change in "Part Properties" to make a longer "Dim Line Extension" for Bay 1 and this message popped up. It did not pop up when I changed the formula for the other two bays. Just wondering what would cause it because the end result shows the formulaComponent Door: Part Properties Documentation, "FOUNDATION LIBRARY"
I have searched and can not find info on understanding the folders, the colors. If I only have a 3 Bay Master, I would like to understand which bays are used for making mods in my cross sections. Bay Positions are 87 Lift Up, 10 & 40 Upper doors and 01&30Calculators
Is it possible to create a calculator like what we have for the drawers? I am creating a product that consists of an inner wall skin with re-moveable panels. Have quite a bit of it done as to where I can size the panels, change the top and bottom marginsUnderstanding "Bay Position"
Where do I find documentation that will help with understanding its reference.. THANKSNew Toolbox Release Available Today: Build 23.1.0811.641
We are happy to announce that Toolbox build 23.1.0811.641 is now available! This build includes multiple fixes for issues in the UI, such as resolving an infinite loop error message, an issue within the Toolfiles with 900 router tools, buttons disappearingHow can I add a formula based product comments?
Is it possible to add comments that are formula based?Does anyone export DXF to use in E-cabinets?
Like the title says, mostly looking to get feedback on how well this work and what are its shortcomings if any?Product overall dim in section
This morning I have dug into edit design data in more ways than one and I do not know how to locate the drawing token for the overall product. Could someone please help me with this. See attached image.Can we get a project specific product library? What's the best way to duplicate customized products?
Hey everyone, Just got done with a lengthy discussion with my manager about what we should or shouldn't save to the library, and what our process for entering cabinets looks like. We work commercially and enter large amounts of cabinets through the productGrass Zargen in Foundation Library
I see these in the hardware and graphics folder, but don't see any options to select Zargen in the project or hardware wizard. Am I missing something, or is Zargen not available in the foundation? Has anyone added this? My understanding is the is likeSetting Default Spec Group?
In my current configuration I have a few different spec groups. Is there a way to set which spec group shows up as the default?ROUTEDHOLE machine token wrong route offset
What is causing my routedhole associative machine token to route on the outside of the circle on a left door but correct on the right swing single door for a timberline lock ?Project Spec Group Edits - Suppress Prompt
Just updated to MV Build 23.0808.641 from an older build. And the first annoying thing is ... how to suppress this message? Followed up a quarter second later ... not several minutes later. Is it a feature, not an option? It's going to be super annoyingCollective Error - Using Update Existing Machining & GCode
Hello, I manually added spot holes using a .DXF on the side panels of a cabinet/microvellum product. I originally drew them in @ .125" DIA. I processed the Job then realized the Vertical drilling bit in the toolfile is @ .11811 (3mm). So I went into theMachine token for multiple parts
It could be nice to have a machine token that can apply to multiple parts a a time. Maybe a token in the prompts of the product to cut a hole or a line trough all the parts. Could also be an inserted part that as the token in it (like hardwares). FirstNest Optimization & File Location "No Location Data Entered"
I was wondering how on this page to get that text field to have the path? When we scan this barcode, the file doesn't open/nothing happens on the CNC. Has anyone experienced this, or know what might be the cause? Thanks, -JamesNew Toolbox Release Available Today: Build 23.1.0808.641
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Hi, I was wondering if there are any companies out there that have added RFID labels or insertions to there production lines? Has it been cost effective?Base & Tall Cabinet Heights
At our shop all of our toe kicks are sent as their own products. Because of this in the past we've always put the height of the base & tall cabinets as the box height not including the toe kick height. Currently MV is giving the product height as baseUpdate existing machining instructions doesnt apply onion skin (double pass) to small parts?
Does anybody know what's happening here? I go into a composite file to edit a nest and move some small parts around for better yield. But, when I use "Update Existing Machining Instructions and Gcode From Drawing" both the original onion skin machiningHow to relink library database to microvellum.
The main library folder was deleted by mistake and recovered but its not working properly. Seems to be missing the path that links to it. Ho can I set it up or fix this problem.Formulating in Associative Rotation works in some instances but not others.
I was using a formula in the Associative Rotation on a hardware part. It was set to show as a number when a piece of hardware required machining but to blank out (using "") when the bracket did not require machining. For whatever reason, in some instances,New Toolbox Release Available Today: Build 23.1.0801.641
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I have the need to add a custom base assembly. Got the sub assembly made with out issue and everything is great, works just like we need. I I find the base options in the Globals and add it but it does not show up as an option in the prompts. What amAdding Pulls
This article has not been edited for 2 years. Is it still current? https://community.microvellum.com/portal/en/kb/articles/adding-a-new-pull-in-toolbox#Adding_3D_________and_2D_Images_for_a_Custom_PullRattan doors
Hey guys what’s the best way to draw rattan doors in microvellum for viewbase?Metafile Flatshot tokens
Hello, Hoping there is someone out there with experience using the inbuilt Flatshot token (not the autocad command) to produce 2D product drawings. I have a tabletop product that is made up of smaller tops joined together. Each smaller top is a subassembly.Freelance Drafter/MV engineer
I have seen a lot of fellow drafters/engineers advertise their selves here on the community page and I was wondering how do you go about that? I was thinking of doing it my self as a side job and earn some extra income. Any advise, wisdom or knowledgeFEATURE REQUEST: DRAW2DHATCH 2D Elevation Token
I swore I saw this come up as a feature request once but I cannot find anything when I search. Anyhow, it would be very cool to have DRAW2DHATCH drawing token for 2D Cut Parts elevation instructions. My thoughts are that it would be setup similarly toFEATURE REQUEST: Shared Graphics Files (& others) Across Multiple MV Databases
Currently, users do have the ability to have two different databases point to the same background file structure, including the Factory Database, Work Orders, Templates, Graphics, etc. However, it is an all-or-nothing situation. We would like our multipleLock the width of Cabinet
Is there a way to lock the width of a cabinet so that when we change the drawing to check measure using the adjust wall the wall length it will only change cabinets that aren't locked and can be variable instead of looking for the cabinet numbers thatSection View "Clipping Plane" 5 Piece Door
Has anyone found the correct placement. I have tried a few different scenarios and the doors "Stile Line" will still not appear??Next Page
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