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 AdvocateDivision 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 pleaseACCESS 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 findThe 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 bookFinger 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 theDrawer 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. ThisDoes/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 playinProduct 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 GlobalMicrovellum 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 bookConstruction 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.Position Available. Hamilton, New Zealand
Montage Kitchens & Joinery is a well-established Joinery business in Hamilton. We are seeking a self-motivated, proactive, and organized CAD Draughtsman/Draughtswoman experienced in Microvellum. · Use Microvellum Toolbox to provide and maintainReport Groups
Hi Is the option to Setup Report Group work? Whenever i it, i get a error message after clicking the ''Add'' Thank younesting optimization
Hello, When using the foundation library, I'm not sure what I have turned off or on in the settings but during processing, all the different materials have complied into the one composite.dwg file rather than under each individual material file nameColor Code Materials?
Is there an easy way to tell different materials on a single product/or across different products in the same job in the model space? I just have an idea that if different materials can show different colors in the model space, it would make it easierMicrovellum Data Dictionary
Hello Microvellum Community! I wanted to share with you a very important resource available on the MV Knowledge Base. The Microvellum Data Dictionary is a detailed reference of the data structures used by Microvellum. It contains report table definitionsProblem With Solid Modeling Tools
I have encountered a new problem with SMT and am hoping someone can help. I would like the inner rib of the diewall (purple part in attached image) to be mortised for the studs. I have the stud extended into the rib 1/4" in the profile the same as I wouldGet multiple labels for the same P2P Part (after optimization)
We have an individual part label set-up to print for a specified processing station, selected from a list. It works very well except I can't seem to figure out how to get the label quantity right. Since I am using the OptimizationResults table all theDowel Timber Legs
Hi all, is there a product anywhere that is a simple dowel leg? I've found overly decorative turned ones, but no simple posts. Looking to use for banquette seat legs and open shelving unit support beams. Typically working with 35mm diamter oak, and wouldProducts to follow curves?
Can anyone link me to a tutorial to have open base cabinets follow a S curve? I have briefly looked but seem to be coming up short. I am looking to get open book shelf bases, sitting back to back and multiple "sets" to follow a S curve. The products willNeed an "Are You Sure" pop-up when deleting material categories
I right-clicked and tried to rename a material category, but accidentally clicked "Delete" instead. It automatically deleted the whole folder. My materials still appear to be in the spreadsheet, so I just have to figure out how to get them back in theBarcode scanner
We have an Optimat ABD 050 horizontal drilling/doweling machine. Soon, we are taking delivery of a Homag Centateq N-300 512 V7 push off CNC machining center. We've never done barcoding before but I think it will be important to do so with this setup.Bi Fold Pocket Doors
Hi there I'm trying to build up a Laundry Unit with Bi-Fold Pocket Doors in the cabinet. I need ot to be full width without mullions. Does the new foundation library allow me to do this, i tried the Tall Master but couldn't see how to add them. LookingUnderstair Units
Hi there, new to Microvellum and trying to get my head around how it all works. I have installed the new Foundation Library and am looking for the easiest way to replicate the 1 door and 2 door under stair units from the AU Premium Library. Also tryingFeature request - Foundation Library - More Location Control for tab pulls/handles/knobs
We've come across projects that require tab pulls/handles/knobs that needed to be centered either horizontally or vertically on drawer and or door faces. The current process for relocating an tab pull/handle/knob is less than prefect. It would be greatWhat's your construction method for nested based manufacturing?
We'll soon be implementing Microvellum to a new user in the UK and they've asked for guidance on best construction method for nested based manufacturing. I'm interested to hear from the community what your preferred construction method is? Screws DadoMaking 2D section live
When we updated to OEM2021 we lost the ability to access product prompts and part properties by clicking on the sections? Is there a setting I can't find to make this happen?Parametric Bulge List
I writing parametric PLINE routes that need to have a radius at each corner (Sink Cutout). I've created prompts so I can calculate my bulge at the vectors, but I don't know how to use that prompt in my Bulge list to make it parametric. I looked in formulaRenaming a Room
Has anyone else noticed that using the "Rename Room" command only changes the room name in the Room Tree? The actual AutoCAD drawing for that room does not get renamed.Anyone cutting Solid Surface on a Nested CNC?
We are looking into the option of starting to cut Countertop blanks and shapes out on our Nested CNC. I am wondering if anyone else is already doing this and could give us some pointers and tips. We already have the basic setup running and were ableFoundation Library
Hi all, I have been setting up the foundation library with my own drawing template that I have used with 2020 library with no issues. For some reason, in the foundation library, all my cabinets are coming out with one colour. Anyone else has had a similarMV product
Has anyone had an issue with having too many products in their library? The reason why I'm asking is because my company has a few product lines they want in MV. That way Engineers can pick a product from a list and draw it in MV. Over time this list couldPaperless?
Has anyone gone paperless as in not printing out cutting reports and nest layouts but rather creating pdf's to be viewed at the machines or assembly workstations? If so what were the hurdles? Learning curve on the floor? ThanksFoundation Library Buyout Doors
Hi All, Question for those using the foundation library, or someone from microvellum. Might be a stupid question, or I'm completely blind. Messing around with the foundation library, getting it ready for implementation, cannot for the life of me figureNext Page
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