Routing 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 looseNew Release Available Today: Build 21.1.1227.641
We are happy to announce that the update to build 21.1.1227.641 is now available! This build includes a number of resolutions to issues with the Single Part Editor and Edit Design Data, as well as a few other fixes to improve user experience. Read theFORCING A SHEET SIZE
wondering what is the easiest way to force a part to nest on a certain size sheet. for instance, MDF has 4 different sheet sizes, i want the part to use 4 x 10 instead of what the program defaults. is there a way to force it onto one size sheet to nTurning off 2d Part Image on a 3D Part.
Hi All, I'm constantly drawing doors and panels and they all have the 2D drawing of the part with dimensions and product numbers. When I have a large run of doors all these extra 2D (flat shot?) drawings create unnecessary line work that's annoying toDrawer Slide Hole Placement
Hello all, I am trying to change the position of my drawer hole slides, but it seems like there is a disconnect somewhere in the program. This is intended to be a universal change so I changed the numbers in the appropriate workbooks with my MV trainer.Jobs! Shortage of Microvellum Candidates in NZ
Seeking an experienced Detailer for Cabinetry / Joinery Manufacturer and Shop Fitting company based in Tauranga, New Zealand - must be NZ based already or eligible to work here - there appears to be a shortage of experienced Microvellum users in NZ. More info on the Seek job-site listed under One21 Recruitment: https://www.seek.co.nz/job/50653697?type=standout#searchRequestToken=7e0f9163-92a6-4478-9c2e-f39f7272491cFloating Products?
my products have started to redraw in floating in the air about 6 inches . Do you know how to resolve ? It is not happening to all cainets ,but being as its a huge project I have about 200 cabinets like this . Checking a few others , I also have someFEATURE REQUEST: Bring Back "Overdrive Pro"
I know, I know, I know... this isn't a big deal or anything that should jump to the top of any road map. It's mainly just an annoyance I have with terminology. I prefer "Overdrive Pro" instead of "Product List." One, it sounds a lot cooler. Two, "ProductPlease add purchase orders to database management
The purchasing system gets crazy slow when there are many purchase orders, I'm talking like 5 minutes to load on a good day. It would be very helpful to be able export/imprt these as needed like we can with everything else to keep the speed reasonaHalf overlay hinges
Hellos, We have always only used full overlay hinges on our cabinetry. What we have done in the past is put a piece on the inside of the cabinet where a half overlay would otherwise go. We did this to maintain the KISS technique. I am trying to implementAngled Sink Frame with Doors instead of Plumbing Panel
Trying to add the option to change the plumbing panel to a pair of doors. Or make a new cabinet with doors instead of the plumbing panel. I'm going to play with both scenarios. But my question is, what would be the best way to add doors to this prodLink Sub Report Data
Hi all, Was wondering if anybody knew how to link Sub Report data to a text field on a different page. I'm trying to take pricing from one page and place it onto our main page for optional extras. The Sub Report data is being controlled from UDPP. ThankChanging the priority of the border route
Wondering if anyone knows of a simple way to change the priority of the border route. I believe that as default it routes last and in my case, I need it to route first.added part
How do i get an added part to show up (get drawn) when i do a 2D wall elevation drawing?Is there a way to force a subassembly to be unique?
I have an issue with subassemblies in product starter not staying unique when I am saving them to Project->Current Row. Instead it saves it to Project Level Is there an option to Force it to be a uniqe? Adding a empty part doesnt always work.Microvellum Server
Does anyone know of a video Demo for Server 2020. I'm trying to figure out if this is an option our PM/estimating team could use to create more accurate material take-offs. We already use Microvellum but we need to interrupt production every time a PMMultiple Project Work-order Summary
We finally set-up a unified work order database. Now I would like to start taking advantage of having all that data in one place. Are there any canned reports that cover multiple work-orders and/or projects? ThxOEM 2021 Cabinet Numbering
Has anyone using OEM 2021 experienced MV not sequencially numbering cabinets when you input them? We can say add a cabinet 1.01 and the next cabinet inserted will have a number r we used early on in the project.microvellum installation file
Can anyone please send me microvellum installation fileMV Bookshelf - December 2021: "The Goal" by Eli Goldratt
Welcome everyone to our FIRST book for the Microvellum Bookshelf! "The Goal" by Eli Goldratt "Written in a fast-paced thriller style, The Goal, a gripping novel, is transforming management thinking throughout the world. It is a book to recommend to yourCreating Work Orders - Wood Hacks S1: E12
Hi Friends, In this season finale episode of Wood Hacks, you'll learn a few tips and best practices for creating work orders with Toolbox.Division shelf pin hole drill through
Is there a setting to drill through divisions for adjustable shelf pin holes to avoid flip side nesting? Thanks!2D Dimensions, how to show fractions on report?
So we are working on a way to get MV to kick out auto-dimensioned custom drawings for the shop, it actually seems to be working well but the report shows dimensions in decimal, I would like to show it in fractions but I can't find a way to do that. ThisIslands
how do i create an island that don't take a wall? i used a poly line but then i have no wall to create my 2d plan view.What Is It That Makes What You Do Enjoyable?
I'm curious to see what people have to say about what they enjoy most about working in the woodworking industry and/or Microvellum. I know for me, I’ve always enjoyed learning something new. It was always fun to find a new way to do something, or usingmachine time
is there a way to tell how long it takes the router to run a particular nest?Import materials at Project Level
Hi, See attached screenshot from the youtube tutorial. This works for the library level however is it possible to import materials to a Project level. If not possible using this method, Is there another way to import at a project level? ThanksWindows 11
Does anyone know if MV is OK to run on Windows 11? Has anyone on here updated and had issues or has been working as normal (Win 10).Turn off Bottom edge for Wall cabinets
Does anyone know how to turn off the edging for wall cabinet bottom? We use under panels to cover so don't need to edge. Thanks LukeNest Tabbing
I'm new to tabbing in MV and trying to figure out why I get a zig-zag border cut on one edge of my parts where there is a tab placed. I thought it was an issue with my lead in/ lead out of the part, but it is doing this weird cut on one sides. My leadAccess Panel to Misc Stater Part?
is it possible to add a access panel to a misc starter part? I want to look for a more efficient way to add access panels to die walls and custom products . I have tried to add to misc starter by adding a subassembly to the part but it is not workingrouting a dimple
has anyone used a miterfold bit to rout a 1/32" deep dimple as a screw hole locator. we can do it in Alphacam but i can't get microvellum to do it. probably just my lack of machining experience but i tried to use a drill bit (we use the tapered pointEdit Product Prompts without Redrawing Product
I have seen this asked for before. Putting this out there for the newer user that is not yet comfortable as a spreadsheet user. If you need to change a product prompt but do not want your product to redraw. Open your product list, select the productDecember Exchange Event - Die Walls Best Practices
Hey everyone! Join us next week for our last Exchange event for the year! We'll be discussing Die Walls. Come to learn and come to share your processes. Register here! James Drury Technology Advocate MICROVELLUM SOFTWARE FOLLOW US! LinkedIn - MicrovellumNew Release Available Today: Build 21.1.1210.641
We are happy to announce that the update to build 21.1.1210.641 is now available! This build includes fixes to a handful of issues related to 3D Drawings, Integrated Post Processing, and Reports. Read the complete Release Notes for this build. How toQUESTION - How do formulated materials affect MV's speed?
We have noticed that opening Library Specification Groups, Projects, Edit Design Data, etc. is MUCH slower, now that we've implemented formulated materials (of which we have A LOT). Do other users experience the same issue? We are still re-buildingFEATURE REQUEST - Restrict access to F! (factory) workbook
If this already exists, please let me know... We house a lot of our high-level, background data inside the F! workbook. Currently, I know that you can restrict users from entering Workbook Explorer, but I do not see an option to keep them out of thatLaser templaters
Hi all, Anyone have any experience with laser templaters? We have an old Leica 3D Distro that we have fired up and seems to work with an initial scan but we are open to newer tech if there's value in it with integration to Microvellum. What's out there?Minor product change for entire project ?
I need to add a color pvc to the rear stretcher for about 250 OPEN base cabinets . How would I go about making this change without having to touch all 250 products? The products are different in width , height and depth but the part is the same , OPENLock/Block access to Spec Group Template
Is there any way to block someone's access to the Spec Group Template, while still letting them draw and change the Project Level Spec Groups? I've spent so much time having to go back in to the Template & Fix things that someone screwed up/changed.Next Page
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