FEATURE REQUEST: "Sister" materials within Scrap manager
I believe nearly all MV libraries are set up with two separate 1 sided materials, one for face 5, and one for face 6. When it comes to a scrap panel it would be great if you could have it used for either material, instead of only the one. It would requireOld Version Downloads
A couple guys at my old employer (WS) wanted to look at MV again- they were on support until 2019 and so the last license they have is for 2019 tool box. It is still working fine on the workstations it was installed on- but these guys would like to tryBreaking Arcs into Quadrants When Processing...
I'm sure it's a simple change and I know this is a common issue ... just don't know where to change this. But we are getting some incorrect programs and need to break arc segments into quadrants (90° max ... vs 180° or larger arc segments. Wasn't everUpdating Composite and Publishing GCode
When I go to update a composite file and run update existing or create a new work order from the drawing it will complete, but it does not automatically copy it to our network directory, it will stay within the SQL server's folders. I have been copyingWork Order LinkID
Hi I have been ask to find a way if possible to modify how the work order is created EX: If we add 5 identical panels, the work order create 5 differents LinkID If we add a panel with the Qty 5. The work order create one unique LinkID If we scan theSubassembly Filler Return Machining
Hi . See attached. The Return filler is doing a pocket instead of a route. The formula has no option for a 'Route5'. Am I missing something? I reckon it should be the following formula...or similar. Machine Token =IF(L_Shape_Filler=1,"PLINE5","")FEATURE REQUEST - Import Materials to Project level
Hi. It would be great if we could import materials via the spreadsheet into a project rather than into the library. ThanksMV Bookshelf - April 2022: "The Toyota Way" by Jeffrey Liker
Another month, another book! Seems like we're on a lean manufacturing kick. We had The Goal back in December, DevOps last month, and now, by popular vote, The Toyota Way! Can't wait to get started on this book! (FYI, there is a second edition to thisHelp Text and Possibly Image Improvements
This has been said before by myself and others but it sure would be nice if the help text could word wrap and not disappear. Ever since it was changed to the bubble from the original red text at the bottom that stuck, it has been a nuisance for longerFEATURE REQUEST: The Ability to double click for on-screen measurement when using the calculator
I often find myself trying to double click in the calculator fields through the product prompts to take a particular measurement from screen and then allow the calculator to calculate the remaining values, unfortunately double clicking in this particularHow can a LookUpTable be accessed in a report?
How can a global LookUpTable be accessed in a report?What Printer to buy?
We have recently installed MV and we are are now looking to buy a printer to set up next to our CNC machine for labelling. Any suggestions on what make or model printer that you guys have purchased that would be a good option for us to purchase?Perfect Grain Container
Can someone tell me what's that. In a Tall cabinet, the doors won't go in the nesting. I hjave a nessage telling me that the Perfect Grain Container is too large for the sheet size. Why?How to truncate text in reports?
We are currently using a version of the "Draw Box List Report" that also shows the hardware for the drawer slides. As we progress I want to be able to add more information to the report. But to be able to do that I would like to cut down on some ofConverting acadlt 2_D drawing to MV
I have a project drawn ( plans & elevations) in AcadLT and would like to add the MV products on the same drawing file. I started a project and a room but am unsure how to add the AcadLT drawing (including all the layout tabs) into the MV environmenCoat hooks, hardware
I was watching a couple of Microvellum videos regarding inserting hardware as a subassembly. One particular video was inserting a coat hook into a cabinet. In that video it showed a pretty long list of hardware items in the subassemblies list. LinkAdd Part - Multi-Pass CNC Cut
Is there any way to add multiple passes on CNC cut when you add a part in nest editing??Doweling holes miss aligned from right to left
Hi all! I've got a problem where my dowel holes from left side to right side of my cabinet are coming out off by .003" different. On the nested side panels the right side are .375" but the left side are coming out .3747" from the edge. Does any one havetools with profiles
Hi Microvellum Community, I've been trying to make a special profile tool so when I use it we could see the detail on the parts, its not working for me it just comes out as a square cut, I've even copied an existing tool with a profile changed it andThick back and hanger notch
Does any one know of a way to have a hanger notch machined when using a thick (3/4") back. 1/2" back it works fine but once you change it to a 3/4" back it wont put it in.Persistent Product List
This has been a long time issue but i would like it if the product list didn't close when you edit the prompts or properties in the drawing. Sometimes i work back and forth between the two and it is very frustrating to wait for the product list to reopenWork Order Batch Size - Open Discussion
Alright, I thought I'd create another open discussion on how people are handling work order batches. I've seen posts and replies to posts about batches of all sizes. So, how are you handling batch sizes? Do you practice LEAN manufacturing? Are you mostCalculating Labor Costs - Open Discussion
I'm curious how companies calculate their labor costs and how they may be breaking it down. I've seen companies that have things calculated and broken things down by assemblies (carcass, doors/fronts, drawer boxes, toe kicks, counters, etc.), and othersSeparation between pieces CNC
Hello MV friends! We are just getting started with CNC and want to know if there is any standard separations between pieces when nesting or literature that could enlighten us on the subject? Any help is appreciated. BenEditing Formulas
Morning All, I haven't really tried to edit formulas on Microvellum before but have tried it this morning with no luck. Is anyone able to let me know what I might be doing wrong with the attached formula? I am trying to add a tick box to add a semi recessedPlaced part label report and paint colour
Hi I've set up all my formula driven materials and just wanted to know if anyone could give me some info on how they get the part placement report stickers to have the paint finish colour on them. We cut a whole bunch of different jobs at the same timeRounding Quantities Up in Report Designer
I would like to have all my quantities for rounded up on my edge banding report. How can I do that in report designer?Product prompt link to nested parts
Does anyone know of a way to be able to turn multiple nested 3D draw tokens on and off via the product prompt. I have a custom product that I would like to be able to switch on/off "machine only parts" to "drawing only parts" & back. I have the machineFEATURE REQUEST Item Numbers as Whole Values
Due to label space we use, we try to minimize usage by setting the numbers to 1, 2, 3 instead of 1.00, 2.00. It would be nice if in Toolbox Setup/Options at the Sequence location if we can choose whole integer (1, 2, 3...) Or how many decimal placesFinishing
Does anyone use reports to calculate stain and finish for wood/ veneer parts? How does everyone calculate finish in MV?Toolbox OEM 2022 - SSM Not working
anybody else having this issue with 2022? Sheet sets are not showing up, I cannot edit properties.Two-Tone Kitchens
What is the best method of doing multiple door finishes in the same project in Toolbox? For example a two-tone kitchens with Bases a different finish that Uppers. If there were Room level properties then it would help.Remove Automatic Elevation Title
Hi All, I'm trying to get rid of the Elevation marker that draws automatically with each elevation. We have set location pre labeled as part of to template. For the life of me I can not figure out where to turn this off.What is your favorite feature?
I'm curious as to what everyone's favorite feature is within Microvellum. There is a lot under the hood and I am sure that others would like to discover new things that would increase their productivity. Mine would be showing the point of origin for aRestoring projects from backup
We discovered recently a bunch of missing projects and narrowed it down to an accidental deletion by a user. We only discovered it today but the deletions were done more than 10 days ago so unfortunately I can't just overwrite the database with a backupWood Hacks: Project Wizard Automation
In this episode of Wood Hacks, learn how to add a formula in the Project Wizard to automate shelf quantities.Stay Down Nesting Optimzation Failure
Hey all, I am trying to nest parts that are curved. Most of them have the same or a similar radius. MV will nest these parts on multiple sheets although it should fit on just a few. I have Stay Down on and it will do the same thing set to min or max.Deploying Toolbox OEM through MDT
Hello Everyone, I'm replacing / upgrading over a dozen work stations and I'm interested in using Microsoft's Deployment Toolkit to help automate the process of installing a our core workstation applications. This obviously will include Toolbox OEM. Is there a way to install Toolbox silently during the image process so I can prime the machines and enter the serial number after deployment? My fallback is creating a perfect image of the desired machine including it but I have few different makes / modelsNew Release Available Today: 22.1.0325.641
We are happy to announce that the latest Toolbox build release is now available! This release, 22.1.0325.641, includes improvements to CNC/Toolfile configurations, processing, machine tokens and the material UI. Read the complete release notes for thisRichelieu Axial drawer system
We are looking at the Axial drawer system from Richelieu: https://www.richelieu.com/ca/en/category/hinges-slides-and-opening-systems/slides-and-drawer-box-systems/drawer-box-systems/axial/axial-drawer-sets/axial-drawer-84-mm-height/1225089?s=axial ApparentlyNext Page
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