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Keep up to date with Microvellum's virtual events, coming up Wednesday, April 13 and April 20! Virtual events are the perfect opportunity to learn more about our software, have discussions with industry experts and find answers to any questions you mayChange sheet trim on Face 6 files
Hi, Was wondering if anyone had any idea on where to change the sheet trim value for face 6 files? Cant seem to find the value. Thx"Grain Direction Symbol" location placement formulas
Please see attachedSQL Column
I need to set all Fin Ends in our cabinet library to 0. It's easy enough to make the change in Lib Dsgnr but it's a pain to drag and drop the products. I'd rather run a query in SSMS like I do to change trims in the materials. What column in the databaseCustom made sub assemblies vanishing
How do I find custom sub assemblies that have somehow got lost. When opening up the sub in the spreadsheet it says it can't be foundHow doe Cost Based pricing data store in the Factory file?
Setting up some "Cost Based" estimating in a custom library from a customized v43.4 library. In the attached image column AC has named ranges with the format equal to "AS" & Activity Station Number & "TotalQty", e.g. "AS101TotalQty". As I have addedWood Hacks: Spreadsheets (Part 8)
In this episode, learn about the other ways you can access Workbook Designer, through Specification Groups, Database Explorer and the stand-alone app. Report Layout Help
I'm trying to create a report that will show the shop how to cut closet rods. I'm modifying an existing report. What I would like it to do is put multiple sheets(Rods) on a single page instead of one page per rod. I attached a picture of report designerProduct Prompts -> Save and Redraw
See attached. It would be great if you could add a save and redraw button for product prompts. Once redrawn it re-opens the prompts dialogue box.Detailed Hardware Report
Hi all, I remember years ago of a master hardware report that listed all the hardware as well as the cabinet number that the hardware belongs to. I found this to be a very handy report for multiple reasons and I would like to be able to use it again.Batch Printing Reports to Google Drive?
I'm working on setting up batch printing of reports and would like the output location to be a google drive. Is that possible? JasonHatching
Is there a way of having walls automatically plot with hatching in paper spaceDrawer Box Depths Inconsistent
Hello! I was recently editing a cabinet and went to change the drawer box depth, when I realized that there are two numbers displayed for essentially the same drawer box. I was wondering if someone could explain this to me. The cabinet was a 1 Door, 1Updating Library
How to transfer Global Variables from OLD Library to NEW LibraryWood Hacks: Spreadsheets (Part7 )
In this episode of Wood Hacks, learn more about Workbook Designer, its tools and when to use it over Edit Design Data.Allow us to enter a Quantity when using "New Empty Product"
Just a small feature request. It would be nice if the "New Empty Product" dialog had the ability to enter a quantity of that product at that time. Example below: We have a subset of users that make non-library cutlists a lot through the Product List andAnnotation
Hi all, Is there a best practice for bringing in Item numbers to paperspace when using viewbase? Seems tidious to manually number each cabinet with constant reference to model space. Cheers RedgeDrawing Tabs
The drawing tabs have disappeared from the top left side of the screen. How do i get them back?OOPs
Link for latest update is 404. Well at least for me this morning.How to update the Estimation Type?
How is the Estimation_Type updated? Each time I change the Estimation_Type in either the F! spreadsheet or via the MicroManager Company Data interface the value resets when MicroManager is closed and reopened.Adding doweling under drawer bottom?
I am assuming that there is a default setting for drawer boxes not to dowel under the bottom deck level, as shown in the photo. I have some drawer boxes, 8 drawer bank, and the drawers themselves only measure from 1.5" to 1.75" tall. My problem is thatNew drawer slide, hinge and mounting plate.
How do I add a new drawer slide, hinge and mounting plate to the Foundation Library?Warning for cutting into the spoil board
Not sure about you, but I managed to cut a few times into the spoil board. Is there a way, to have some kind of warning, to let you know you that the tool depth is larger than the board thickness? Would be to nice to have some kind of pop-up window whenG-Code Optimization
I expect the answer to this question to be that I would have to modify to the G-Code manually to get what I am seeking, but I am looking to make a calibration block for the operator. This block as multiple operations, drilling, routing, etc. I would preferResults: Bookshelf Reading List for Q2:2022
The results are in! Next quarter's reading list will be as follows (order based on number of votes received): April: The Toyota Way by Jeffrey Liker May: How to Lead When You're Not In Charge by Clay Scroggins June: The Power of DisciplineStarting point for beginner
Hello everybody. Just loaded toolbox 2021 and was wondering, can anybody here point me in the right direction to find some good solid tutorials on the basic in's and out's of this program? Thanks in advance.Subassembly help
Hi all, I'm back to MV after a long absence. I was last with the program in the final months of v6, with about 8 years experience there. A lot has changed. I'm trying to develop a unique trash pull-out drawer for the 1-Drawer base cabinet. I know howWood Hacks: Spreadsheets (Part 6)
In this episode of Wood Hacks, learn more about spreadsheets (subassembly and nested subassembly workbooks) and how to create custom parametric products!Correct hardware report ?
In my material file I can rename ( custom name ) sheet goods in the library and push them over to the left to update the project with those sheet goods . I cannot do the same with the hardware . If I rename my pulls to a custom name in the library andParts Houdini Themselves - SMA
I am using the SMA tool to import a 3D desk. There are a few panels that are refusing to work with the sheet stock that has been setup within the global library. When I use another sheet it will create the panel, but I need this part to be labelled correctly.Edging parts.
I am not sure if its been brought up before now, but I would think it would be a good idea to get a EDGE ALL ROUND button in part properties.22.1.0307.641 Edge Band Issues
I just changed the edge banding on all my doors and drawer fronts to 3mm pvc. I just discovered that when doing that, the edge banding is changed for these parts in every spec group even if the spec group has a different material file. I thought maybeWood Hacks: Spreadsheets (Part 3)
In this Wood Hacks episode you will learn how to use the Function Arguments and Formula Editor interfaces to read, reverse-engineer or write formulas.Wood Hacks: Spreadsheets (Part 2)
In this Wood Hacks episode, you will learn how to navigate to, and operate within, the local Workbook with the use of spreadsheets.Wood Hacks: Spreadsheets (Part 5)
In this Wood Hacks episode, you will learn how to navigate to, and operate within, the local Workbook with the use of spreadsheets.Survey: Bookshelf Reading List for Q2
Alright everyone, it's time to select the books to read for April, May, and June. Please take a minute to fill out this survey. The top three books will be added to the upcoming reading list. Thanks everyone for participating!Does anyone have a recommendation for a saw that is compatible with the Microvellum saw report?
Hey guys, Does anyone have a recommendation for a saw that is compatible with the Microvellum saw report? We just want to see if we can cut laminate from that report automatically. Thanks in advance for any input.Face 6 flip sheet issue
Hi guys we keep having the same issue happen when running face 6 flip sheets as you can see in the photos attached. I have made these pieces overdramatic to what happens when running the program. I know the issue is from the sheet not sitting in the exactMV Bookshelf - March 2022: "The DevOps Handbook" by Gene Kim, Jez Humble, Patrick Debois, and John Willis
No leap year this year, so today is the first day of March; and that means it's time for the next book-of-the-month! "The DevOps Handbook: How to Create World-Class Agility, Reliability, and Security in Technology Organizations" by Gene Kim, Jez Humble,A few questions for countertop products
Hi There, I am in process of building a corian countertops library and encounter following questions and hopeful someone can help with. Pline Machining token-- How to turn it on and off based on the product prompts. e.g. For the "Route a Circle" machiningNext Page
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