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For a quick background of myself: I came from a cabinet shop in South Texas, where I started out on the shop floor assembling cabinets. In 2008, I moved up in the drafting/engineering department and eventually became the manager of the department. InHybrid Cabinetry
Am I alone in seeing a tendency towards cabinets that are a sheet stock and iron hybrid? I have attached an example and the real question is if it is possible to add the 1" x 2" iron pipe as a material into MV, and if so, how? TIA BenCopy spec group function
Hi, Is there a way to change what is ticked on or off in the copy spec group components function? I have attached a pic I only want the wizard to be ticked on. ThxThe Token BORE Parameter 8 is not valid
I added a new drawer slide and everything displays correctly. The location of the spot holes along with the DIA of the spot holes are right. This error pops up 4 times when i redraw the product, can anyone point me in the right direction to fix? "ThePart Update to correct Dimension
I have a rectangle that needs to be cut , made from a misc starter part. If I click on the edit part to add a inch to the length and hit OK , shouldn't my 3d parts also up date with the added 1" inch? This happens with pretty much with all my misc partsSAW
does anyone have experience with a Giben Matic SP 90 12' Horizontal Panel Saw and how it integrates with MV? is there special software needed?Hinge plate location for dividers
Up until recently all of our face frame hinges where mounted to the face frame. It didn't matter where the hinges landed because they would be mounted in solid stock by the hardware department. Since starting inset and beaded inset face frames I needPart Labels Printing Incorrect Quantities
Hello Everybody I am having an issue where when i print my part labels, it will not have the correct quantity of labels per part. Has anyone ever ran into this problem? -Product = Wordrobe Unit -Product Quantity = 12 -Product consists of 9 parts -OnlyIterate through a string list
Considering that I have a user defined property called “Room Number” (at room or project level) that stores a list of values separated by “|”, for example: “R1|R2|R3|R4” I’m able to access the property, split it in the “|”, get each individual values:Rear Modification
Where do I make this changes to be able to go less or more than these parameters?Limelight with Martin Rowan, Technical Manager at Microvellum (UK) S1:E4
In this Limelight episode, Martin Rowan, a Microvellum Technical Manager in the UK, discusses his role as a member of the Microvellum team, how his background and experience are helping clients excel with our software, and what he is looking forward toFixed / Adj shelf thickness
Hi all, What would be the easiest way to use 25mm thick shelf instead of 16mm IF the cabinet is wider that 1000mm? I know there's probably several ways to achieve this, I'm just curious to see how users have achieved this in the past. Thanks AidanHow to copy machining from left to right?
Hello Guys! I have to creat a machining at both side of my Adjustable Shelf， I did success to creat a "3 sided Notch" under "Part Properties" for the left side of my shelf. What should i do next for creating the same machining for the right side of myLink not working
Hey the link to this doesn't seem to be working.Material Prices
I have been using MV for quoting for a while now having spent a lot of testing getting it right how I want it &love it. Over this time I have entered a lot of material prices in sheets & hardware. Question is - When moving across to a new library is thereDesign Manufacturing Report
Can someone tell me where I can find these numbersLimelight with Daniel Mesecke, Account Manager at Microvellum S1: E3
In this Limelight episode, Daniel Mesecke, a Microvellum Account Manager based in the UK, discusses his role as a leader in the UK, and what he is looking forward to with the future of Microvellum in his area. Our Limelight video series is committed toItem Number Location
I have created a master product that draws many different cabinets but for some the item number draws underneath. I am aware of the prompts to move them but I would like them to be correct automatically. For example, for one base cabinet @ 24" depth theEstimating discussion From sept 8th
Hi, Was unavailable to watch this, is this available at all to watch now? ThanksMicrovellum on Linux
I would love to see Microvellum programs on Linux! Anybody else?what are causes or MV crashes?
Or how can I find out why I keep crashing ? Over the last week and a half MV seems to crash at least once a day. About three days ago it crashed 3-4 times in the same day. I have been keeping open tabs to a minimum of about 5 or less.Cutting small flipping door In trash cab door?
Is there a sub assmebly to add for this option ? I need to cut a small horizontal swining door in the main door a a trash cabinet. Something like you would see in a fast food place where you put your trash.WinXiso flashing repeatedly during processing makes computer unusable
We recently reinstalled Microvellum and now whenever processing work orders the WinXiso program window flashes repeatedly and makes the entire computer unusable. I have uploaded a video of it here...https://youtu.be/LNz-orMId14. Any ideas how to makeSheet Set Manager Questions
I'm just starting on implementing the Sheet Set Manager and I have a few questions: 1. If it is a big job and the Sheet List Table is bigger than the sheet, is there a way to make it into 2 colums to get it all on one page? 2. I want to include RoomAll Cabinets in the foundation library are adding a double up of applied ends
Microvellum Foundation Library 21.0528 When I add an applied end to my cabinets it doubles up the applied ends, for example when I add a left colour end panel it adds a right colour end panel right next to it, how do I solve this issue, without manuallyMV Door Configurator
MV Door Configurator - Only draws drawer fronts, can't work out how to draw doors on door configurator.New release available today: Build 21.1.0827.641
We are happy to announce that the update to build 21.1.0827 is now available! Here are some of the features that have been modified within this build: We modified the "Product Cost Details" command. The Estimate Price will now access the database valueLooking to nest Parts with panel border properties
Hello, Going to try and explain this the best I can, hopefully it makes sense.. When I manually add a sheet using "nest editing & 2D machining tools", add my parts/machining, and then process, it does not process like it would if I use "create a new workKeep ORTHO on as long as I switch it off
Hello, I would like to keep ORTHO ON (or OFF) across files. What I mean is that if I switched ORTHO ON in a drawing and open a new file, ORTHO is still ON (or OFF) until I decide to switch again It was working like this in previous versions, but knowWhy does it saves drawings as .tmp files?
Hello, saving files used to be directly as a .dwg file. Lately it shows saving as a .tmp file and seams to take longer. Anyone dealt with this?Costing products individually
Hi Is there a report that will cost each product individually instead of a combined total from the work order? Currently if you want a price for each product I need to create a work order for each product. ThanksEqual Groove Spacings
Hi All, Has anyone had any luck on creating a formula to generate equal groove spacings on MDF profile doors? Is there a way to reference Subassembly width within the lookuptable? Thank you.Drilling for hinge cups instead of pocket route
Thinking to adding a 35mm drill bit to our cnc for boring hinge holes instead of pocket routing them. Has anyone had any experience with this? If so how hard is it to change over?Option to just cut Perfect Grain Containers on CNC
I think it would be extremely valuable if we had the ability either in toolfiles or processing stations to choose to only cut the perfect grain containers in a nest. For things like 2 Door 1 Drawer cabinets, where nesting and the size of the bit doesAnnotative Section Marker/Tags
We have our template set up with section markers but when we change the drawings scale the section markers remain the same size. Can these be made annotative to change with the drawing scale? If so, how is this done?Award Winning kitchen
Hi The company that i work for Fyfe Kitchens manufacture kitchens for Toni Roberts of kitchen architeture.A recently completeted project was entered in SBID international design awards and has made it through as a finalist. Microvellum is a key part ofNew release available today: Build 21.1.0816.641
We are happy to announce that the update to build 21.1.0816.641 is now available! Here are some highlights of what's included in this build: We resolved nine issues related to drawing and machine tokens. We added a new feature that allows users withChanging drawer track name & number when vendors make updates
One of our drawer track vendors is updating and changing the name / part # of their drawer track. (Fulterer USA; specifically the 5043 to 5045) My thought process to update the software is to simply go into the Global and rename the 5043 to 5045 inLimelight with Lenny Scianna, Head of Library Development at Microvellum Software (S1:E2)
In our latest Limelight episode, Microvellum's Head of Library Development, Lenny Scianna, discusses the power of product library data with James Drury. Learn more about the past, present, and future of Microvellum's product libraries. “The sky is theErased Wall and Lost Products Associated to that Wall
Hi Is there a way to bring back products that were associated to a wall after a wall has been erased? The wall was erased and all of the products associated to the wall are still visible in Autocad however all of the data under the product viewer tabNext Page
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We are happy to announce that Toolbox build 24.1.1105.641 is now available! This build includes resolutions for a fatal error that would sometimes occur during processing, as well as issues with the software feature warning clients when their databaseNew Toolbox Release Available Today: Build 24.1.1030.641
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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