Link Distance Between Parts to Material or Tool
I'm sure it must have been asked before but it is it possible to associate the Distance Between Parts with the Material in the same way as Sheet Sizes and Trims are set? Or link it to the Tool Number? As the diameter and offsets dictate this amount.New Release Available Today: Build 22.1.0712.641
We are happy to announce that the update to build 22.1.0712.641 is now available! This build features several improvements related to Workbook Designer, Tool File functionality and setting modifications. Read the complete Release Notes for this build.Wood Hacks 2D Drawing Instructions
James, I have followed your instructions in part 2 and I don't have the same results as you show in the beginning of part 3. I have attached my screen shots and the Drafting Tab does not display the same. I am doing this at the Project Level (for now).Drafting - Spec Pages
I'm wondering what other companies are doing to create their spec pages. Specifically pages that detail finish colors, hardware selections, edgebanding selections, and construction specs. Currently we create our spec pages manually in autocad, but I'dOption to Change Configuration Units Outside of Registry
We work with many client's configurations, and often need to switch between SQL CE configurations that are both metric and imperial. Currently, the only way that I am aware of to change the Units (after initial install of MV) is through the registry.New Release Available Today: 22.1.0406.641
We are happy to announce that the latest Toolbox build release is now available! This release, 22.1.0406.641, include resolutions and modifications that many have been anticipating. Read the complete release notes for this release. How to GetNew Release Available Today: 22.1.0620.641
We are happy to announce that the update to build 22.1.0620.641 is now available! This build features several improvements related to Reports and labels. Read the complete Release Notes for this build. How to Get the Update Microvellum software updatesMaterial Tool Override
Hi! Something here i dont understand. Im trying to add a new tool and use it in one material only (for door). I have done this before and its working pretty fine. The new one i cant process as i get a Collective Error. Tool Number name always seem toA New Way to Request Help with Your Software Management
Recently, we've been working on ways to improve our processes related to how we respond to inquires related to software management - i.e., software activations, deactivations, upgrade requests, and other types of questions related to managing your software. AsEdge all round-Adj Shelves and Fixed Shelves
Hi all, We edge all round our Adj Shelves, in the Foundation Library is there another tick box that I can turn on the formula for this to happen and not the fixed shelves as well, I'm having issues of all my fixed shelves getting edged all round whenResults: Bookshelf Reading List for Q3:2022
The votes have been counted and the results are... drum roll please... July: Built to Last by Jim Collins August: Kaizen by Sosuke Takahashi September: Win the Day by Mark Batterson Thanks everyone for your votes and input. Let's get reading!Open Interior with MDF - How to turn off edges
Does anyone know of an easy way to toggle off carcass and shelf part edging when the cabinet is set to Open Interior and the material is MDF?Parametric Circle Routes
I want to create a parametric circle table for my library. I wrote a parametric route with bulges. When I draw circle in AutoCAD equal to the diameter of my route is off. I have 5 points. One for each quadrant, the fifth is back to the starting point.FYI Spreadsheet formatting trick
I was doing some copy and pasting in the spreadsheet yesterday and accidently fat fingered the keyboard while trying to press CTRL-V. It turns out CRTL-B will bold the text or formula in that cell. Could be very handy for machining token names. MaybeJune's Virtual Events
Next month you can look forward to learning more about performance optimization with WEB-CAB, our toilet partition expansion, a live discussion on CNC machinery with special guest C.R. Onsrud, our latest library advancements and more! Virtual events areChange section view depth
It is possible to limit the depth of view on a section so it only shows lines beyond x inches? Thank you in advance.Cabinet Size Restrictions
Is there a way to limit / restrict cabinet sizes. For example, if we only want cabinet designed in 1" increments, how could we keep someone from developing something with fractional dimensions. Obviously S.O.P. applies here, but it is possible withinCross Section Views
What steps are needed to show hinges and drawer glides in section views, as seen in this MV video clip?Aventos VLOOKUP TABLE
How is the Table listed. I don't find them under Hinge, so I figure they have a table all their ownCabinet Back Dado
For the associated machining for cabinet back dados with a double pass, the router tool starts in the middle of the part. Is there a way to have the router tool start and end away from the part? In v67, the associated machining for dados started at theAsking to Re-Activate Software on Start Up
If your license is current, but you keep getting the Activate Software window when starting up Toolbox, this is the fix. Instead of entering your serial number and password every time, go to your MV Toolbox icon on your desktop and Right-click then RunHow to program 1,000+ doors on MV
Hello MV family, We have a job that is only slab doors and wanted to see what's the best way to go about this. There are about 8 different sizes and hinge bore is consistent at 3-7/8". Any recommendations on how to do this efficiently would be appreciated.MV Bookshelf - May 2022: "How to Lead When You're Not In Charge" by Clay Scroggins
I apologize for being late posting on May's Book-of-the-Month. "How to Lead When You're Not In Charge" by Clay Scroggins In this book, Clay will walk you through the challenge of leadership and the four basic behaviors all great leaders have and how toMV Bookshelf - June 2022: "The Power of Discipline" by Daniel Walter
June is here and that means another new book! I'm really excited to jump into this book as self-discipline is an area I struggle. I'll do great for a while and then fall back into lazy habits (I've got to fix that). I'm looking forward to the discussionSurvey: Bookshelf Reading List for Q3
We're about to wrap up the second quarter! Time to decide which books will make our reading list for the third quarter. Please take a moment to select which three books you'd like see make the list. After the responses have come in, the overall top threeSaving a Project Spec Group to Template/ Find and Replace materials.
The other day I encountered an issue when I saved a Project Spec Group to my Template. We use the find and replace tool in order to change our material names to different colors, and we had done this in this project specific spec group. The problem isProduction Coach software
Our ROI was to track and sort parts before assembly. In the beginning stages of implementing right now! We see benefit for management having the visibility of handling / tracking parts that do not meet QC before assembly, helping avoid production delays.work order naming
is it possible to rename an existing work order without having to re-process it?Is it possible to have Product Description show up in the Product Name?
Is it possible to have product description show up in the Product Name? Example - I have a generic product called "S4S" but would like to be more specific at times. I would want a text field so I could add in something like "Island Apron" and the ProductReports (Multiple Prompts/Comparisons)
Hi, I'm trying to update a report to compare multiple product prompts. I can add each prompt to the report, however I cant get them to talk to each other. I pretty much have to write "5pc Drawer" or "5pc Drawer Large" in a column. So I need to be ableUnwanted custom edge banding material
A custom edge banding material created for an older job pops up in a new project. How do I remove it?Custom Product Help
I am adding the Rakks EH brackets to our library. I did so by creating a new empty part and adding parts until I had the shapes needed to represent the brackets. I added prompts so that I could use the same part for different sized brackets. Then IHardware Report
I have 2 hardware reports. One I use for requisitioning hardware and one I give to production so they know what hardware they need to pull per product in assembly. I attached a pic of the one I use for requisitioning. I have hardware with associativeRadius corners getting a square boarder route, then the radius, in the nest
I am having an issue where parts analyzed with SMA is not including the radius in the boarder route in the nest. The nest will do the radius machining first, then there will be a boarder route, routing the perimeter of the part but not including themultipass tool
I’m trying to create a multi pass too to do this… can someone tell me if my settings look correct? see attached...Add the Part to a Machining Error Dialogue Box
Add the part name, or row number, to the error dialogue box when redrawing a product with machining errors.New Release Available Today: Build 22.1.0525.641
We are happy to announce that the update to build 22.2.0525.641 is now available! This build features several improvements related to Database Management, Edit Design Data, and IPP Tool File functionality. Read the complete Release Notes for this build.Die wall Creation
I've Been Modeling and creating some Die walls and wondering if there is a quicker way to; Create library item that is parametric for different requirements Not use Autocad to model these products and not use SMAAdding New Table to Global File Error
What would cause this error when adding a new table to the Global file? v43.4 Metric (Customized) library. Application does not support just-in-time (JIT) debugging. See the end of this message for details. ************** Exception Text **************Toolbox OEM 2022 Microvellum menu/panel
Our shop is moving some of our Toolbox AC licenses over to Toolbox OEM and one issue our users are pointing out is that when the Microvellum menu/panel (MVTB7) is docked, you cannot close it or set it to auto-hide. You can only auto-hide if it is un-dockedNext 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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