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 tabdowel
Hello, we use the auto space dowel holes, with only 2 holes in front and 2 holes in back. those in the center (distance between holes whose value is 393.7008 are not used.). I would like to place 2 more in the center, our new dowel allowing us to do so,Importing/Exporting Libraries
I need to get the Libraries that are on my workstation at work (server) to my personal laptop. Are there any articles explaining this. I'm familiar with Database Utilities Import/Export and how that works and that this is where to do it. And forgiveQUESTION - Max material file size
Does anyone have what they would consider a huge material file? If so, approximately how many materials does it contain and what is the speed like when opening/editing? We are debating a few ways of setting ours up and are wondering at what point itUpdating/modifying Subassembly information to global library through saving by overwriting existing subassemblies
Hi everyone, We have encountered an issue when we attempt to save a new or overwrite existing subassemblies in our global library. So, we attempt to Save by Overwrite an existing subassembly globally with additional information inside the subassembly.Walls
Is there a way to join walls together if you have to add a wall to a project later on? I've attached an example photo below.Machining not visible
Hi I got a problem here. One of my tech doesnt see machining in the CAD anymore. EX: Sides corner notch dont appear. When i look at the machining in workbook, its there. I go in the "Draw Part in 2D", Its also there. But its not showing in the drawing.Processing from Solid Model Analyzer
Hi all, Just a quick question. Does anyone else have insane processing times when trying to process part they built using Solid Model Analyzer from AutoCad 3D objects? MV seams to just hiccup and stop responding for a while when I try to send a part likeTooling and Materials
Hi everyone, In our efforts to improve the quality of our part machining, we are curious what tools you use for various materials. We seem to be going through router bits faster than we would like and feel like it may have something to do with the typeProduct Management Bulletin: August 2021
Previous Software Development Cycle Review: June 22 – August 2, 2021 Our primary software development focus for the past six weeks has centered on improvements related to our Include Routes in Border (IRIB) algorithm and integration of those improvementsLibrary Overhaul/Update
I've taken a look at the new foundation library and compared it to our existing library and decided to poach a few bits and pieces into my own master unit as they seem to have improved on a few things since the creation of our original library. This wasRounding Quantities Up in Report Designer
How can I have all my quantities for edge banding rounded up? What would that equation look like?Text prompts don't save when cleared.
If you have text in a text prompt and need to remove it you can't just delete all the text, you need to have something in there or it will not save. This has been an issue for as long as I remember but I've worked around it by just using a single spaceChange Default Name of Report
Is there a way to change the default name of a report dynamically when saving it as a PDF or other file format. I know that it can be programmed in the code of the report somehow but to date can't get it to work by changing the Me.ReportName = "Custom Name" Variable. I know there is just a trick I am missing. Would make adhering to our naming conventions a lot easier and quicker.How to fill up automatically the drawing information
Hi, Is there a way to transfer the information from Project Properties into the layout sheets in Paper Space? Thank you, JudyAWFS, AWI, WCA Partner to Produce Career Awareness Video
While at the AWFS trade show this year, I was introduced to this amazing video that was produced by AWFS, AWI, and WCA organizations. It spotlights our amazing industry and the wide range of opportunities that await the younger generation consideringLimelight with David Fairbanks, Owner of Microvellum Software (S1:E1)
Microvellum’s President, David Fairbanks, sits down with James Drury to discuss what it’s like being a business owner, how his leadership style is influencing his team, and how the company is advancing in the areas of software development, community,Adding new subassemblies prompt problems
Hi Yesterday i added an option in a subassembly. (Added a prompt and some part+formulas in Nested sub part) After testing, i saved all of it to the library : Save to Project -> Save to project overwirte Existing And Save to Library - >overwrite existing.Hafele Mondo Unit
Hi Guys Has anyone found or been able add a Hafele Mondo unitmaterial thickness
when i change a material thickness on the design data (i.e. .75 to .73) it changes the material but it doesn't updated adjacent parts and the dado disappears. i'm assuming it's a formula somewhere but i'm not sure where or how to find it. anyone haveMove from sql server to sql compact edition
Can anyone help me out with the procedure for moving from sql server to ce? Is it possible? I know I can export the library in toolbox but how do I go about combining everything together to make the one .sdf file that goes in the factory data base fReplace duplicate products
I need to replace all the upper cabinet sloped tops on a project with a revised version. The revised version has alot of prompt & formula changes from the original. Is there an easy way to do this across a project with many rooms?Updating Microvellum
I want to try and keep our MV up to date but am always a little nervous about doing so. I don't want to have workstations down with drafters unable to produce for a lengthy period. When updating to a current Toolbox version, how much time is involvedBacks???
We use 1/2" backs on our faceframe cabinets. Is there a way to dado the backs for the tops, bottoms, and fixed shelves?July User Exchange Event
What's Up everybody! My name is Jacob Edmond, I am the Vice President of Engineering for USA Millwork and I am also the President of the Microvellum User Advisory Board. I'm excited to tell you about our first User Exchange Event I will be hosting onPrinting Product labels in order
Id like to sort my product labels so they print in order of item number. 1, 2 ,3 1.01 1.02 1.03 ect Where would I set that up? the report designer? or in the work order processing? Any help is appreciated.Updating a Project to revised Library settings
Hi, New user here, but is there a way to update (without redrawing) a Project to take on revised Library Template settings? I made some changes to the Library Specifications Group and I want to update those changes in a existing project. Thanks, RyNew release available today: Build 21.1.0714.641
We are happy to report that the update to build 21.1.0714.641 is now available. Here are some highlights from this build: We addressed the issues causing parts to have a slight rotation in both the 2D and nest patterns. Important note: With these changes,IPP toolfile
Hi, Was wondering how difficult it is to set up a IPP toolfile. I need this for tabbing if I want it to clean out the tabs instead of manual removal. I run alot of jobs and cleaning them out manually is a ball-ache. ThanksPerimeter's No Longer cutting,
Hi, Has anyone had problems with the part perimeters not cutting? Since updating to build #21.1.519.641, my WO's processing G-code's for the perimeter passes as Z=0, two-paces! I added from the Composite Nest, a Manual scrap cut-off and that cut withShop Drawings: More Than 1 Way to Skin a Cat - Open Discussion
I'm curious to know what other methods y'all might be using for shop drawing procedures. At my previous company, we drew entirely in Model space - our title blocks were even in model space. We had procedures and custom commands that made working in layoutAdd part lables ?
how do I get this to show properly? The line indicators are very long and cannot identify parts . Have to manually move all the names and create new line indicators.FEATURE REQUEST - Better Tool Organisation
We have up to 21 tools in our nesting machine with a few more that get changed around all the time. I think it would be great to have buttons in here or the ability to drag/move tools around to help keep them organised and in order. Once all the 900 toolsNext Page
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