Change the term "Room" throughout the software
The term "Room" only works for a small subset of shops. If you're making furniture, store fixtures, etc. this falls apart - you can't put a "Room" into an actual room. Yes you can change it in the options but it doesn't change everywhere and is confusing2D Drawing Instructions (Part 4) - Wood Hacks S1:E7
Hi Friends, In this episode of Wood Hacks, we continue with our mini series focused on automating 2D drawing instructions for shop drawings. This time, we review how to create drawing blocks that you can use in your drawings.Edgeband for 0.75" and 1" material
When you are producing cabinets, are you using different material thickness? If so, are you ordering different widths of edgeband, or just ordering 1 size for all materials?Machinery
We have been cutting boards with panel saws since 1995 and are now ready to invest in CNC. Any comments on what would be a good machine for us to get started with? We process +/- 200 sheets a week. Need something very reliable and easy to maintain1 Drawer suspended
This drawer has 5/8" sides in the spreadsheet but draws as 1/2" sides. It's a buyout drawer. any Idea why this could be?Setting for turning CNC cutouts to dust?
Is there a setting to turn this function off ? I have a a big project and do not want to modify all my tops to stop this. Example below , I just need to cut out the hole in the sub top not go around it until it all turns to dust. While I am at it , isFillet rather than Bulge
Alright, let's say I've entered the co-ordinates for a polyline to cut out a custom shaped top. For this exercise let's say it's a hexagon. Is there a way to radius fillet a point rather than adding a bulge to two points? Similar to how you can add radiusCopy room doesn't copy drawing file
When I select a room to copy within my project, I select "copy drawing file(s)" and give the copied room a new name. When I open the new room, the template dialog box opens up and there is no associated drawing file with the new room name. If I copy the2D Drawing Instructions (Part 3) - Wood Hacks S1:E6
Hi Friends, Part three of our five part Wood Hack mini series focused on 2D drawing instructions was just released. In this episode we review how to add prompts to products using Library Designer!XML vs XLS
What is the difference between XML and XLS as it pertains to Microvellum?Formula Help
So I'm working on a Subtop Product. 3/4 plywood deck with 3/4 x 3" plywood edges. I have the depth working correctly, if the OA depth is 24, the deck is 23 1/4. But having a hard time coming up with the correct formula for the length. When I add theMicrovellum commnads
So I installed 2021 today and moved my CUI file to 2021 but I dont remember how to transfer my microvellum shortcut commands over. for example, my Q was set to open my MV part properties. Any insight on transferring all of the commands over? I know IMicrovellum designer
Hello, we are a cabinetry company based in Melbourne (VIC) looking for a Microvellum designer. Let me know if you are interested by e-mailing us at mattia@c3build.com.au and I will provide you with full details. RegardsNew release available today: Build 21.1.0519.641
Hi Friends, We're happy to report that the update to build 21.1.0519.641 is now available. Here are some of the highlights from this build: We resolved four defects related to processing parts and producing g-code. You can now save unique componentsDisabling single tool ramping.
Hello. I have to rout small pockets that I don't want to use ramping on. However I still need ramping on border rout on the same work piece. Is there a way to disable certain tool ramping?Microvellum designer
Hello, we are a cabinetry company based in Melbourne (VIC) looking for a Microvellum designer. Let me know if you are interested and I will provide you with full details. RegardsMicrovellum Engineer needed in Woodinville WA
Hi, I'm searching for a MV engineer to join our crew in Woodinville, WA. We are a well established custom casework and millwork company, and are looking for someone to compliment our drafting/engineering department. If you are interested or want moreReplace Product EXTRUDED DIEWALLS
When I place a Die wall without skins (Studs only) With "Die wall w/skins" I'm getting a bad product. Itt's removing the plates on top and bottom and showing only the inside skin. for some reason the origin seems to be an issue. This is the result (attached)File Structure for bigger projects?
Say I have 100 rooms on a project . Is it better to create a file for each room , or maybe 4 files with 25 rooms(per area)? One thing I would also like to do is to be able to "hide" rooms that have already been processed. Another issue I seem to haveMachine Token Graphics
Is there a possibility to show On the Graphics in the Machine tokens the actual graphic of the machining that is being applied? For example the Dowel bores or a rabbet for instance?Associate Products to Wall - Selection Confusion
Is it possible to change the operational description when using "associate to wall" so that it says "select wall"? When you are expected to select a wall, it says "select objects". It is misleading and I've learned the quirk, but new people have theSaw optimization
Anybody know what this means or better yet how to fix it?POSITION AVAILABLE IN NELSON New Zealand
We are looking for a new Cad Cam processor and all around good person. We are a Joinery company in nelson New Zealand we specialize in Wardrobes and storage Design from low to high end. Its a great team with a good atmosphere in a great part of the countryBasic Formula writing
Being a beginner with MV I've had some modeling experience (inventor) and have been using autocad for 15 years and way back when, 25years ago, I had a little bit of experience with WoodWop and a weeke. My question is are there any "Help Tutorials" onAdjust Wall Length
Has anyone adjusted wall lengths after products were placed and had an issue with the regenerated model? Meaning part's when redrawn (regenerated)? I ask this because I'm new to this software but i believe there is something wrong with a product thatOpen Multiple Design Data Windows
So every now and again we have to copy certain information over from one unit to another. It would be so handy to be able to have both spreadsheets open at the same time so as to copy data from one window to another. I know there are ways around it but2D Plan Section orientation
One thing that is driving me mad is Microvellum rotation 2d plan sections drawings. They are always rotated to face down, but when I have cabinets that are at an different rotation angle the 2d plan sections are still being drawn facing down. Am I missingSolid Model Analyzer and blocks
I have this group of objects that I ran through the solid model analyzer . I have some parts also coming in as red blocks. Any idea why so? The material name for the part is coming in as, -Block. All other parts are coming in corectlyDraw floating shelf
Hello, Anyone know how to draw a floating shelf in MV? TIA, BenHinge Placment
Can anyone tell me how to move a hinge closer to the edge of the doorPart numbers , how to change nested sheet labeling
I usually have a whole number in my nested sheets that represent a line item. For some reason, I'm getting a bunch of info about the parts that i don't want to see. How do I change it back to just a line number. ThanksOptimization Discussion
I've had the opportunity to tour a facility that builds lawn mowers on a large scale, it was pretty amazing the amount of technology that was being used in all areas. I spent a lot of time where the parts were being cut from 7, 10 and 11 gauge steelChange the Distance Between Parts functionality in the Processing station
Would it be possible to have the Distance Between Parts prompt in each the nesting processing stations changed to a distance to add to the nesting tool diameter instead of a fixed spacing? We occasionally select a tool with a larger diameter than ourDrawer Slide Cross Reference
Question ... Does anyone have or know of a drawer slide cross reference chart? Meaning .... That a Hardware Resources Slide "ABC" is exactly the same prep / same slide as an Accuride "XYZ" or the same as a Salice "LMNOP" or a Bee Slide "123" - and soType of bit for plexi glass application.
Hi! I wanted to see if anybody has cut plexi glass on their CNC before and if so, what kind of bits did you used? I'm shooting for the cleanest cut posible and the table saw is not delivering what we need. any info on this will be highly appreciated!New Product- How to add Tab to tab list.
So i've made a new product and just want to add some tabs to organise the prompts better. But because it's a new product, if I go --> 'Part Properties' --> 'Prompts' --> 'Tabs, Calculators, And Warning Messages', The 'Tab List' column is empty, and whencurved cabinet
has anyone tried to make curved cabinets from the library. there is not a lot of prompts that allow sub-assemblies, etc. and when i try to insert a division with shelves it doesn't show up and when you edit anything from the prompts or even when creatingDoor/Front Options
I had an idea of making basic door cabinet products a bit easier & all in one. In product prompts having the options on a single product that allows you to pick left door, right door or double door. It would make changing cabinets easier without havingDraw Part 2D
Hi, I am drawing parts in my model space in 2d. Then I create a part and click draw part in 2d. I copy out my drawing I have already done and put it over my new panel in draw part in 2d. When I select my lines to machine them the lines change to randomIncrease Size Of Open Buttons
This is probably just something that annoys me rather than being an actual problem, but i'd love the open symbols to be a bit bigger as i quite often miss it by a whisker and open up the folder by mistake Also appears in projects, materials etcNext Page
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