Missing machining
I can't figure out why my machining is not on the nested sheets2D Drawings
I am modeling a room of casework, and I am trying to create my 2D plan & elevation views through MV. How do I orient my plan and elevation views differently than when they auto-populate?Machining on Associative Hardware
I'm working on getting the machining in for my institutional hinges, but I've ran into a problem. On one side of the cabinet the machining is correct. While on the other side it has been mirrored over the Y axis. See the attached pictures and you'll seeexlude hardware count on reports?
So, we got a situation in which we are batching some re-make doors and using existing hardware with some new products. we are curious if there is a way to still have the associated hardware machine but exclude those counts in the reports. We tried puttingMoving products from one library to another
What is the best practice to m love products and subs from one library to another? Then identify if there are any parameters that need to be transferred to make it work.Integration Guide for the Face Frame Expansion Now Available!
Hello Microvellum Community! We are happy to announce that the integration guide for the Face Frame Expansion is now available. The purpose of this guide is to help you understand the capabilities of the Face Frame Expansion and to assist you in its navigationNew Toolbox Release Available Today! | Build 22.1.1105.641
We are happy to announce that the update to build 22.1.1105.641 is now available! The latest Toolbox Release resolves issues in Auto Labeling, Nest Editing, Product Prompts, and Toolfiles. This release also includes a new custom string in the IPP Settings.Forum Custom Signatures
Is it possible to have a signature as part of a forum post/reply? The signature could include: Software Version Library Version Company City, State, Region, Country info etc...Angled Cabinet Left and Right Sides
I know there are transition cabinets, diagonal cabinets and rear modifications to chamfer the back corners of cabinets. But what we have is open cabinets where the sides are angled outwards (where the back is narrower then the front) and various includedBack Lock Dado?
I am sure it is something simple that I am just overlooking but I can't seem to get my back dado to show up as a lock dado and not just a regular dado. Anyone have any ideas on this along with changing the dado with to 1/4" instead of the 3/8" shown.Hiding or not drawing sinks, doors, hardware
I just got MV last week and am working through it and the library that came with it. Is there a way to not draw sinks, doors, hardware etc like how you can un-select to draw counter tops? Thanks MikeHow to Use "Formula Driven Materials"
When the drawing practice you use in a project (lets say 100 - 200 Products) is drawn in one "MODEL SPACE" environment, numbering each product starting with the Room Number. (I.E. 101-01, 210-01) and you have three different PL colors thru out the job.Fields
Where is there documentation to pull in the current room into a text field?Properties that push to blocks
Other than inside of Project and Room properties, is there any other location to push info to blocks with MV? I have an attribute definition that is populating, but I can not find where the value is being pulled from.Configuration Manager (Quick steps to connect a new user to your data)
DID YOU KNOW… That you can easily connect your new users or new PC to the same server data configuration as your other users by just Exporting and Importing your Configuration information. To do this open your Toolbox application. Once on the SplashTurning off Glueing and Inserting on 3-4 sided doweled parts.
I have a gannomat index dowel machine that we output the code from microvellum and they are read on the machine to via barcode to call each parts code. We have run into issues with 3 and 4 sided doweld parts becuase they have to be ran in a certain orderDivision Help
I am not sure how to offset the division from being centered on this tall cabinet and have the adjustable shelves follow if that makes sense. ThanksJIT debugging error
I am experiencing this error. What I did was, "Add New Empty Product", then "Part Properties". The I tried to type in a name for a new part and this error was thrown. I did some messing around with "LAYERON" and "LAYEROFF" this morning and now the error.Associative Dowel boring [Hole Token]
I'm using the Holes token from MV and I'm encountering an issue with a side apron doweling into wood legs. The holes are offset 0.475mm. The front and back aprons are using the same token and don't have the issue. Has anyone seen this before?Wrong Item number
Hello, I've numbered a cabinet 'X3.1' just for finding it easier, then copied it and renumbered to 2.2 . But somehow the toolbox 'remembers' that X3.1 number and now every time I copy something it gets a default X3.2 number and I get tons of messagesFormula Material Sheet Sizes Based on Part Sizes
Can a formula material sheet size reference a part size? I am trying to create a sheet for each panel to allow our beam saw to recut panels. Example: ="3-4in MDF (" & L!Part_Width & "x" & L!Part_Length & ")" --> 3-4in MDF (24x48)formulas
Hi we are new to the MV program and we forgot what this formula means, =M2U(13.5,4) We now its a conversion of mm to inches but can some one explain what numbers go where? thanks for the help.Hinge hole on the door looks like a star
Hello, Hinge hole on the door looks like a star after processing center at PGM file for CNC. How can i fix this problem?MV Bookshelf - October 2022: "2 Second Lean" by Paul A. Akers
Hey everyone! Don't forget our book of the month for October (like I almost did with this post). This will be my second time reading this book. I really enjoyed reading it the first time, and I'm sure I'll pick more up this next time around. There wereWall heights
Hi Is there a way to put the default wall height in the wizard? The walls are in a different workbook than the products so to get my cross section wall height right I need to use the global in the product library and then make the wall height defaultIntegral Toe Kicks
Is there a sub for integral toe kicks for doors?Define space between nested parts based on material/tool
Hello, is there a way to define the space between the nested materials based on material or tool? Our default border cutting tool is .375" diameter and space between nested parts is 1/2". When we cut solid surface we use a different tool which is 1/2"Can I move the ERASE button!!!!!!????
I have lost count how many times I've accidentally ERASED something accidentally when trying to work fast......is there a way to move the ERASE button away from the others, maybe to the bottom of the list???? Pleassee?????? alRemoveIssues with Drawer Box Report - For Data Imports
I have been asked to create a drawer box report that would be used to output an excel file that could then be used to import directly into another scheduling and production software. (AllMoxy) The concept is easy enough but I am having trouble gettingEPB Applied Panels
Is there a way that I could add applied panels, which would be 5-piece doors, to the sides of a diewall?Import a backup
Could someone point me to an article that would walk me through importing a backup?New Foundation Library Release Available Now!
We are pleased to announce that the latest release of Microvellum's Foundation Library, Build 22.1102 is now available! The latest release of Microvellum's Foundation Library features additions to the global variables, modifications to hardware, and severalsubassemblies
Has any one had the experience where you modify a sub assembly and have it working in a new project. Create several other new projects and have it work as it should then have another user create a new project and it revert back to what it was pre modification.Deleted product still shows up in product list within MV
Hello everyone, I have an issue that has occurred a few times and it has me baffled. I have products that I have placed into my AutoCAD drawing. The client chooses to delete a few of them from the job. I go into the drawing and use the MV command to deleteTab Pulls Rotation in 2D incorrect
Hi guys, Just a quick question, if anyone's ever encountered the issue where they've created a custom tab pull, but the rotation and location of the pulls are incorrect when drawn in 2D? Would love to hear if anyone else has seen this, or knows how toRan out of hard drive space while exporting work orders
I ran out of space while exporting old work orders. The delete work orders after export was checked. They no longer show up in database management and they didn't get exported. Are these pretty much gone?Error when nesting
Anyone know what I did wrong to cause this?Adding a Profile to a Router Bit
I am trying to add a slatwall cutter to our toolfile, but I cannot figure out how to get microvellum to draw the profile on a part. It is just drawing a 1/2" dado on the 3d parts. I added a dwg in the graphics folder--> router bits folder with the profile,Looking for Tokens
Please see imageBack Dado???
I asked before but I guess I'll try again. Could someone lead me in the right direction on how to add a dado in the backs for the bottoms of the upper wall cabinets like the picture attached. Along with adding it to my library. Thanks!Next Page
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