Changing Shaker Doors via Sub Prompt.... Sloooooow
Is anyone else experiencing extremely slow population when making changes to a nested sub assembly? To change a shaker door to say Face Panel Qty from 2 to 1 takes up to 2minutes every time. I've done it via the spreadsheet but when I refresh the productHelp!!!!
Unfortunately, I am not the MV wiz. I just spent almost 3 days working on a project with 13 rooms all to get ready to plot the drawings and MV went into "thinking" mode and never plotted them. I am notorious for saving every 5 minutes or so when working.Wish List
My I would like to see Microvellum add this list: First on my list is optimization,l MV does a pretty good job, especially with square or rectangular parts, but when you start to get odd shaped parts things can go wonky. What really exasperates me isLimitation of Custom Cabinet in Foundation Library
Hi, I have been peering at different versions of Foundation Library and am very looking forward to making the move. But it seems it has limitations for some cabinet configurations. I tried a few ways to make the attached cabinet and have no luck yet.Joinery
Can anyone tell me how this would be joined? I have been a cabinerd for so long and have seen this in a couple instances and just can't figure it out. It seems to be edge banded material cut at 45 degrees but how is it solidly put together? No there areWorkbook Designer / UI Update Question
If I go into Workbook Designer to add a bunch of comments to some materials, for example, after I save and close WD, I'll go and check through the other interface that the comments show up but I never see them. But I can go back into WD and see the commentsSMA and mutli layers ?
I have a group of parts that I used the SMA tool and converted to a product . The part grouping is coming in as one layer, which is fine. From here I would like to color code different SMA products for my organization products, visually. When I changeElvNoDim prompt issues
I'm not sure if I'm doing something wrong or if it just doesn't work. I have tried this prompt on 2 products so far and have had mixed results. Kicker base product will add an extra dimension when turning this prompt on. It doesn't work at all on theShaker door Multitool vs associative parametrics
Im trying to setup an automated tool for shaker doors. I see it might be tough as im mixing a pocket and just boarder routes. at our shop we do 1/8th mutlipass 1/4 deep first, follow that up with the 3/8ths and then the diamond tool to hog out theNew Release Available Today: Build 21.2.0209.641
We are happy to announce that the update to build 21.2.0209.641 is now available! This build features fixes to Activity Tokens, Flatshot Tokens, and Scrap Management. Read the complete Release Notes for this build. How to Get the Update MicrovellumNew Server Specs to support MV
Greetings – I’m a sysadmin tasked with spec’ing a replacement server to support Microvellum (amongst other roles). I have reviewed the “Microvellum Server System Requirements” document at https://community.microvellum.com/portal/en/kb/articles/microvellum-server-system-requirementsPart nesting , change base point?
I did a quick search but came up empty handed . Is there a way to prioritize CNC part nesting to use the top left point as a point of origin for parts on sheet goods? As is we are using the standard lower left point.What ERP systems are people using?
Hey everyone, I'm not sure if MicroManager is still current or available, but I was curious to know what ERP systems other businesses are using and whether they would recommend them or not. Seems as though it might be a challenge to find something that works well for the Front of House, Drawing, Purchasing, Scheduling and Accounts teams....... Any advice would be appreciated, especially from anyone who might be running something in Australia! Cheers.New Foundation Library Release Available Now
We are pleased to announce that the latest release of Microvellum's Foundation Library, Build 22.0203 is now available. This build features a number of data fixes to improve user experience. Read the complete Release Notes for this build. How to Get theRollout guides not showing up on hardware report
What am I missing when trying to populate the rollout guide in the hardware report? Normal drawer guides are there. Rollout spacers are on the report when the are added to a product.Sandbox Testing Procedure for New Updates?
I'm curious, when a new version of Toolbox comes out, what are others doing to put it through it's paces and determine that it is "acceptable" to install on the remaining computers? Do you have a checklist? Or just operate it as you normally would andNest Part Grouping - Group Parts by Room
We select several Rooms when creating a Work Order. We would like to have parts sorted on nest by room number. Currently, to keep parts sorted by Room, we have to create individual nest for each room. This causes poor material utilization, as well asRun Drawer Front Calculator Message
Hi, Has anyone else encountered this error dialog box appearing when creating or modifying a drawer bank cabinet? (See attachment) Sometimes we seem to receive this message even after we have run the drawer front calculator. If we simply hit cancel thenFEATURE REQUEST: "Open Previous..."
I would love to have the ability to have a single button at the bottom of the Open Project and Open Room interfaces to open the previous project and room. I know you can access recent projects and rooms from the drop-down menu in those interfaces, butNew Release Available Today: Build 21.2.0127.641
We are happy to announce that the update to build 21.2.0127.641 is now available! This build features several fixes to the Edit Design Data and Workbook Designer interfaces as well as resolutions to issues with 3D Drawing, Machine Tokens, and Part Processing.Changing Configuration - Splash Screen
I swear during my training videos, there was an MV command I could type to bring back the splash screen and change configuration. Would anyone know what that is?MV Bookshelf - January 2022: "The Motive" by Patrick Lencioni
Alrighty everyone! I hope you all had wonderful holidays and are experiencing a happy new year thus far (as happy as three days in will supply!). Since it is the beginning of the month we have our next book ready to go for our Microvellum Bookshelf. "TheFace Frame Report Images
Is there any way to shade the face frames? currently they are tough to read they blend with the dimension lines.Core Skills and Promoting from Within Your Company
I’m always amazed at the number of posts, whether on social media, job listing sites, or our own Microvellum Community Forums, of companies hiring drafters and engineers. As more and more companies choose Microvellum to be their woodworking design andExpand Rebuild Parts List (OverdrivePro)
We use the ProductDescription system prompt a lot to modify product descriptions (product names). We would like to see the Rebuild List command in OverdrivePro to include not only each products size (Width, Height, Depth) but also the Description. AsIs there any way of exporting microvellum products to excel sheets?
trying to see if i can do the work in excel, however, I couldnt find a way to export the data into excel, any tips would be appreciated.Redraw Shoing Edges
It would be great to have the ability to redraw a product/s directly showing the edging in a contrast colour to check edging requirements. Maybe full machining and edging as an option in Redraw so you don't need to go into part properties and check itDisplay Only Library Subassemblies In Subassembly Drop-Down
I have noticed that there are multiple copies of several library subassemblies when I view the subassembly list drop-down list in the edit design data tables. From speaking with Steve Carter I understand that the list includes not just the library subassembliesFilter Parts Toggle
Just an idea for a future update. Within design data, instead of having a dropdown for "Show all parts" and "Show Included Parts", have a toggle button that does the same thing. I'm constantly clicking the wrong one.Layer management - Foundation Library
Does anyone know how to modify what layers parts/hardware are assigned to? Example - handles, hinges and leveling legs are currently assigned to 3D_HRW We'd like to separate them in our library into different layers such as 3D_HDL (Handles), 3D_HNG (Hinge)21.2.0111 Update
I opened an SMA product with 10 parts in Part Properties. All I wanted to do was rename Part_1 etc. The text entered fine in the formula box and changed the field in the editor window but the names in the Parts List never changed while I went down the3D products & solids disappearing from drawings
Wondering if anyone else is having this issue and if they have found the solution to permanently fix it. We're using the latest Toolbox OEM build and Foundation Library. On January 3rd we opened a drawing to make revisions and all of the 3D products &MV Move
When I move a cabinet using the MV Move command and then modify and rebuild the cabinet, it moves back to where it was before the move.FEATURE REQUEST: Browse to Current Project Folder
I am constantly browsing to the folder where the current project drawings are. Right now I use the Browse to Factory Data, and then have to click into Factory Database, then to the drawing folder. We have a ton of project folders, so it takes awhile.FEATURE REQUEST - Stretch an Extruded Part in SMA that Follows The Construction Path of a Radius Part
I was trying to make a radius shaped desk the other day in Solid Modeling, but when I tried to stretch an extruded part it would only stretch the part in a linear direction and not follow the radius. I asked tech support about this and they asked me toPROJECT LEVEL MATERIALS
is there a way to copy project level materials (specific to a project) into another project?creating new routingn tools ?
I did a quick search and didnt find what I was looking for . Is there any links or videos on creating new routing tools ? I need to create a new double pass cnc tool .Microvellum versus Mozaik
Anyone here have experience with Mozaik? Why did you switch to MV or do you use them simultaneously? What does Microvellum have that Mozaik does not? Disclaimer: I chose MV over Mozaik last year and not disappointed but want to hear others opinionsAbility to Set Font Colors in Overdrive Pro
I would like to make a Feature Request. Can the colors in Overdrive Pro be set to a custom Font Color? I would like cabinets that are not drawn in the Rooms to be a color that stands out visually (Not Black) when looking at the list. The original colorRouting disappears with finished end ?
I seem to be setting up my products incorrectly when it comes to "custom" cabinets . I have a tall starter that I added 3 sets of doors and some adjustable shelving. I need this product throughout the project and when I go to add a finished end I looseNext 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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