Problem with measurement variation from one report to another
Hello All, I am hoping someone can help me correct a problem I am having with the measurements that are generated in some of my reports. I am attaching a PDF that shows the two different scenarios I am experiencing. It seems to happen in several differentCannot update views through Viewbase
Hi Evryone, Can someone help me with the below error message from Autocad? I am trying to update Views through Viewbase. Many thanks,Diewall Building Code
Is there a building code for a Diewall intended to support 300-400 lbs. of LexanBlum Metafile
Hi There Has anyone found the Blum Metafile as an option in the foundation library for filing drawers? I remember seeing it in one of the past foundation releases, but I cannot seem to find it anymore. If anyone is able to point me in the right direction,How have you used SMT's?
Northwestern Design talks about how they rely on Solid Modeling Tools (SMT's) from Microvellum. Have you been using SMT's? Show us by sharing an image below! #Microvellum #SMTKnowing is Half the Battle
Did you know? Toolbox has an option to review the list of parts for each product. No longer do you need to create a work order to see what material, spec groups, and/or edgebanding you have assigned to your parts. I lost count how many times I would createNew Foundation Library Release Available Now
We are pleased to announce that the latest release of Microvellum's Foundation Library, Build 22.0902 is now available! This build features a number of data fixes to improve our user experience, additional new products, and resolutions to a variety ofMicrovellum Exchange Podcast: Help Wanted w/ Jacob Edmond
Hey everyone, we've just released another Exchange podcast! In this episode, RJ and I discuss with Jacob Edmond of Duckworks Millwork Solutions, about the challenges many companies face when it comes to finding, hiring and training new drafters and engineers.How to adjust/delete that dotted line that represents width/depth of the product?
Please see attached. When I play around with custom produtcs, almost every time I have issue with location/orentation of that dotted line and product number location. Where I can adjust that and how? Thank you!Miterfold Shelf Mirroring Issue Attn: James!
Miterfold Shelf Mirroring Issue Just happened to find out about this week ... and never noted a problem prior ever. All Changed with sub assembly prompts and vert grain for example. Front, Top, Bottom, Left, Right (All good) Front, Top, Bottom, RightAnnouncing, Microvellum's first-ever Exchange podcast episode!
We are pleased to announce, Own Thy Data! Our first Exchange podcast episode, where James and RJ discuss with Matt Parisher, Craig Snee, and Truman Witt how taking ownership of your data and developing it to your needs can take your Microvellum experienceFeature Request: Bring back the ability for SMA/SMT to apply width/length & Grain Direction based on overall Part Size
In older builds like Build: 21.1.0519.641 SMA/SMT had the ability to apply logically apply Grain Direction based on material type and overall Part Size (width/length). In the newer '22 builds that function has been removed. When building a multi pieceVector/Points Formula
Where in the spreadsheet does the formula created in "Part Properties" appear?New Release Available Today: 22.1.0901.641
We are happy to announce that the update to build 22.1.0901.641 is now available! This Toolbox release addresses several resolutions and modifications regarding Microvellum's general settings, user interfaces, projects, work orders, tool files, ProductFeature Request: Better information on error and popup messages
When processing cabinets it would be nice to have better information in error or popup messages. In this example there is an error in an activity token. It tells me it in an “N” workbook but it doesn’t specify which Parent Subassembly I should be lookingHow to Add Identification to Nested Parts
We nest a lot of die wall studs and irregular parts both by the solid model analyzer and coping from AutoCAD to bSolid. We are looking for a way to identify the parts as they are removed from the table. We do not have a labeller on our CNC at this time.VIMEO Master Class
I notice that the videos in Master Class are locked. How is access gained, to view them?FEATURE REQUEST: Improvements for Subassemblies with Values in the Prompt Value Column
When trying to modify subassemblies using the Show Subassembly Prompts interface, if you modify a prompt value that is being used/overwritten in the Prompt Values column your changes will not take effect. For example, if I have a product, say a MasterSURVEY: AWI Standards
Here is a link to a LinkedIn survey. I'd like to know how many companies are AWI certified, if you follow the standards but aren't certified, or if you don't follow them or don't need to follow them. I'd appreciate some more feedback on this, so if youMV Bookshelf - August 2022: "Kaizen" by Sosuke Takahashi
After reading several books now on lean manufacturing, it's apparent that lean is not simply a practice, it's a philosophy. In the Toyota Way, we learned the principles to developing a lean culture within a company. Kaizen takes things a bit further.2D Drawing Instructions (Part 1) - Wood Hacks S1:E4
Hi Friends, How many of you find yourselves spending too much time manually dimensioning, notating and detailing your shop drawings? How many times have those manual details been forgotten? And how many times have those forgotten manual details causedScaling MV Blocks - Foundation library
How do you correct MV blocks that are coming in extra large? This stove is coming in at about 75ft wide, a little bigger than what's needed.New Release Available Today: 22.1.0831.641
We are happy to announce that the update to build 22.1.0831.641 is now available! This Toolbox release addresses a variety of resolutions among different user interfaces, hardware, and saw barcodes and labels. For more information regarding these featuresReported edge banding quantity on partially processed products is incorrect
In our manufacturing reports (Work Order Summary & Edge Banding Report) the edge quantity always comes up as required quantity for an entire cabinet, including cabinet box and doors/fronts. This means in case we have to partially re-do a work order (i.e.How to build this product
Is the Foundation Library set up to build this from their "MASTER"?, I don't see a "Empty Starter" Or do I build it as a solid and let MV analyze it. The goal is to save it as a parametric product.Efficiency of material use
Our CNC operator informed me the MV drawings will use two sheets to cut out when only one sheet would be necessary if he could manually rotate and move parts to be cut so they are arranged to fill one sheet instead of burning two sheets. This action isBeyond X,Y & Z axis
Does anyone have any experience in using Microvellum to generate programs for machining centers that have capabilties beyond XY & Z? Considering such an addition but need to know if Microvellum is adept in that area.Isolate/Show/Hide Command not working
Hi All, We recently ( finally...) upgraded to 2022 AC/MV from 2018...and are starting the process of setting up and using the new update... When drafting/drawing I use the Isolate/Show/Hide command LOTS to check certain products/parts etc...ie addingNew Release Available Today: 22.1.0825.641
We are happy to announce that the update to build 22.1.0825.641 is now available! This release introduces two new features one being the Library Update Utility and the other one being a Material Processor. For more information regarding these featuresMachining Fixed Shelves that have Gaps
I need to drill some holes for my magic wire shelves. I've experimented with a few different tokens such as the Associative Construction Holes, Associative Drawer Slide Holes, and Adj. Shelf Holes. Each one of these has solved one problem, but createdFeature Request
On-screen Prompt for Add Comment to part. Click on the part type the comment and then save.Error
Hello, Has anyone encountered this message? I want to specify that I have not deleted any product from this project. ''Object reference not set to an instance of an object'' (in the attached window the message is in French but it is the same thing). ThisAdding CNC Macros to Gcode automatically
Quite often I'm required to machine components without machining a perimeter cut such as a sink cut out in a buyout post formed countertop. When creating machining in the composite drawing which has no perimeter part cut the macro to move the tool toUpdating Hardware Drawings
I've had this issue before and can't remember how to resolve it. The issue is when I create new hardware and attach a 3D drawing with it, then some some reason I have to modify that drawing, I can't get the modification to update with that hardware. IThe Use of Solid Modeling Tools
James: You have a hour+ video on the topic. Do you have a link for being able to download it?Manual or Guides
Hey All, I am looking for any 1st party or 3rd party literature or guides for Microvellum. I am unable to find any resources other than the knowledgebase. I understand that the software at the core is based on AutoCAD, but the additional functions areNew Exchange podcast episode, Are You Ready?
Looking for a CAD/CAM software, but don't know where to start? In this Exchange podcast episode, industry experts discuss the questions to ask and what to consider when looking for a software solution, while helping to answer the question, "Are you ready?".FEATURE REQUEST: Replace Products in Product List (Overdrive Pro) and MicroManager Project Editor
Would be nice to have the feature "Replace Products" included in the Product List (Overdrive Pro) and within the Project Editor in MicroManager. https://community.microvellum.com/portal/en/kb/articles/using-the-replace-products-command-in-microvellumHardware PLINE to Machine Token
How would I convert a PLINE to be relative to a hardware piece? I've seen it done before, basically you are drawing the path on how you want the cutout to be, and my last drafter was doing a find and replace then attaching the updated PLINE to new hardwareDims on MV wall
I am new to MV, and I am just trying to figure everything out. When I Draw a MV wall, the wall is not dim'd in the length, Why would that be?Next Page
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We are happy to announce that Toolbox build 24.1.1030.641 is now available! This build includes resolutions for issues with routing and door profiles, specific settings within data access, the setmill of extruded products, the Library Update Utility,New Foundation Library Release Available Today: Build 24.1025
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