Nest 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 lead
Access 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 working
routing 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 point
Edit 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 product
December 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 - Microvellum
New 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 to
QUESTION - 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-building
FEATURE 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 that
Laser 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 , OPEN
Lock/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.
Compression Cutter and Biesse
We've recently installed a brand new Biesse rover S FT 1536 and running a test at the moment. We found that the compression cutter that we are using is leave an unclean edge on (1) or (2) sides of the part along with a lip that is aprox. 1m h x 1m deep
Hardware Files Subfolders
I would like to see a better way of organizing hardware drawing files. The files in the Graphics\Hardware folder are a mess having all been dumped into the root of the folder and will only get worse over time. We can't expect all users to follow a perfect
Exclude a router from IRIB
With the resent improvements in IRIB some of the routes that used to be ignored are now included in the boarder "envelop", routers like edge profile bits (that run on the perimeter of the part) are absorbed in the boarder route if the Z value is through
Computer Builds
Out of curiousity, what hardware do users here have in this PC's that run MV? Might be looking at building a new PC and was wondering what a good baseline would be. I'm sure a supercomputer isn't necessary, but it'd be good know if anyone has had any
Layers and Viewpoints
Help!!! I'm having problems here and there on my layers...When i'm in 2d Wireframe, i can see my 3d views but whan i switch over to the hidden or 3D view, My 3D layouts are missing. Ive been having this issue a few times and assume its Layer issues but
Standard page layout for ribbon
Hi All, I have been using the standard MV lay out for the ribbon for years, but through a tech issue it has now gone. I can get it back to a standard AUTO CAD set up but not the original MV ribbon. I am sure someone knows if they can share I would appreciate
New Release Available Today: Build 21.1.1119.641
We are happy to announce that the update to build 21.1.1119.641 is now available! Here are some highlights of what's included in this build: We've added the ability to select and check multiple items at once in the Database Management tree-view. You
WoodWop Tool File
We have a tool file for our Weeke nesting machine that uses the Woodwop language. I would like to slow down feed speed on arcs only but I can't find a way to do that without splitting the plines into multiple rout tokens in Microvellum. I know the command
Cannot Locate Drawing Token for Two Dimensions
I am trying to delete the drawing tokens for the two dimensions in red that are for door/drawer height in our section views. In the cross section prompts for both subassemblies (Door Single Slab & Drawer Front Slab) the only token is the drawblock for
Microvellum Bookshelf Kickoff Recap
For those who may have missed our Microvellum Bookshelf kickoff last week, here's a quick recap: What is the Microvellum Bookshelf? It's an open reading group where you will have the opportunity to grow, learn, share and collaborate with each other on
Introducing the Microvellum Bookshelf Forum!
Hey everybody! We've added the Microvellum Bookshelf as a sub-category (Forum) under the General category! All posts related to the Microvellum Bookshelf will be added to here for easier search-ability and organization. James Drury Technology Advocate
Division Machining on Stretchers
The global file has separate dowel hole machining for divisions at stretchers but I would prefer that the boring pattern be the same on both ends of the division. Is there an easy way to accomplish this?
FACE 5 VS. FACE 6
i have some ceiling panels that have an edge rabbet on the bottom side of the panel but MV processes this as face 6. there is no machining on the other face. we don't flip panels so how do i make this a face 5 operation?
No Valid zone large enough help..!!
Hi, I am trying to process a job to a flatbed CNC and the below message pops up with no NC codes? It is working fine with smaller sheet sizes (2410x 1210mm) though. I assume I need to change some settings in the processing station. Could someone please
ACCESS PANEL FINGER HOLE
why is it when i add an access panel and check the box for finger hole i don't get the hole?
Moving imported room to another project
Hi all, We are outsourcing some of our work and when receiving the exported rooms from the drafting I would like to have them in our project to keep everything together. how do I move an imported room to it's proper project? Thanks!
Thermofoil Part Companies that utilize MV
Does anyone know of a thermofoil part company (outsourced parts) that utilizes MV? I have a project that the casework is TF. I'm having to draw each part for a TF company. I've got about 100 individual parts to draw. It seems like if I could find
The Microvellum Bookshelf!
Hey everyone! The results are in! We had some great feedback and interest in starting a book club. Join us, November 17th at 9:00 AM PST, for a kick off event to discuss the details of the Microvellum Bookshelf. We'll also discuss what our first book
Finger Pull
Is there a way to create a NEW Finger Pull profile? I changed the Finger Pull.DWG local BLOCK in a room to have a 30° chamfer [1" angled flat] vs the R0.5 radius, (See pics) I don't want to change the default Finger Pull.dwg inside of [..Microvellum Data\Graphics\Profiles\]
Save to Room
You know when you make a change via product prompts, sub assembly prompts or part properties & you can select "Save current row/this sub assembly" or "Save to product" or "Save to Project"? I was thinking a "Save to Room" option would be very helpful,
2D Editor Hatch Polyline
I'm having an issue when applying a hatch to a polyline in 2D editor. It doesn't clean out the area like it should. Usually I can use the 4 sided route token and turn on pocketing. That works but using 2D editor isn't. What determines the offset of the
Drawer Box Dowel location
We make our drawer boxes out of 3/4" white mela PB with dowels. I have some interior subassemblies drawers I added into a cabinet and I am making the back to be 2-3" higher than the sides higher, I can't figure out how to change the dowel holes. This
Does/would anyone listen to Podcasts?
This may be going out on a limb, but does anyone here listen to podcasts? If there were a podcast more directly related to our industry and what we do as millwork engineers, would that interest anyone?
Legra Box Drawer
Hi, I have drawn up a kithcen full ove legrbo drawer, I have never usd these drawers before,. My boss decided to change all the drawers drom 500 to 550. Now wher or how the hell do I creat 550 legrabox, at the moment I am enjoying an afternooon of playin
Product weight
Is there a way to set weights to specific materials or hardware to establish the total weight of a given product. We need a way to present this to clients per product. There is a weight prompt in the products but it's empty. I've also found Global
Microvellum Community Book Club
What's up everyone! This is something that has been on my mind for quite a while; and after our Showcase event with Bruce Humphrey and some discussions that followed after that event, we thought it would be cool to create a Microvellum Community book
Construction Method for Toe Kick Box Assembly
Hi There, Is there a setting to get dado joints for all the parts of the toe kick box base ? So sleepers at sides, toe kicks at front and cleats at top all have dado. Thank you.
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Report Groups
Hi Is the option to Setup Report Group work? Whenever i it, i get a error message after clicking the ''Add'' Thank you
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