Minimum Nested Part Size
If a part size is below a certain threshold, I would like Microvellum to automatically nest the part to a larger size that is determined at most likely the processing station. I'm thinking about longer rips of parts that may need to have a finished widthFEATURE REQUEST - Project Category as option in Work Order Names
In the Work Order Name Configuration, we would like the "category" (folder) name to be an option to add. We have a project (ex. A1234, with "phase" folders underneath (ex. A1, A2, B1, etc). We'd like the work orders to be named A1234A1, A1234A2, A1234B1,Dado Tool - Global File <-> Toolfile
Hi, question: I've filled in (e.g.) Toolnumber 9 in my Globals to route dado's. That works for my primary CNC. However, I've got a secondary CNC where I'd like to mill the parts. This cnc's has Toolnumber 10. In the toolfile I've hit the checkbox forCutriteV7.xlxs File
Where do you save the Cutritev7.xlxs file so that Microvellum exports the proper information into Cutrite? We are currently pushing PTX files to Cutrite, but i do not think the Cutritev7.xlxs file has ever been implemented or configured properly withinRoute Token Fail
this Rout is a global prompt we set up. Its 8mm deep all the way, it has worked several times previously. on MV it shows correct, nothing has changed. but the CNC is showing a diferent path. It routes strait throuh the panel and into the spoil board.Nested Parts Offset from Panel Edge
I cannot find the setting to offset a nested part from the edge of a panel. There is an optimization setting in the Nest tab of the processing station call "Small Parts to Center", but it creates an offset relative to the panel dimensions. That is, forMachine Processing Improvement
Our company has over a dozen CNC machines that Microvellum prepares files for and sends directly to the machine. Unfortunately this definitely has a significant performance hit on our the processing time. Would it be possible to leverage a separate processHow to delete back shelf pin?
When width of shelves are bigger than a certain length, MV adds automatically hole pins in the middle of the back. How can I delete them properly?Hinge Position to Shelf
Hi Just wondering if there is a prompt or a tick box that will allow to have the hinges not hit shelves or anything like that and have it automatically move up or down by say 100mm?Adding Materials
Hi I noticed this week that there's new materials in my Template specification Group Setup. None of the tech should have access to add any. (Also, the new one have black dot the other have green dot, what does the colours means?) We use to add every newMachine Speeds set by MV
Hey guys, I recently had an IPP installed and noticed quite a few differences running our Biesse. The main one that I can't get past is the machines speed being controlled by the machine operator and the speeds set on my materials are now useless, meaningNesting Patterns are leaving half the sheet or more
When I optimize, the parts end up being split across multiple sheets unnecessarily, leaving half the sheet or more. The amount of parts, part sizes and part material is inconsistent each nest, sometimes works fine, sometimes it doesn't. See attached screenshots.Drawer Divsion Dado
Trying to get a foundation library intro prouduction for our company. A few tweaks left... I cannot these variables: variable to turn off the dado at drawer divisions - see attached How to turn off borings to on the stretcher maybe to attach countertops?Vector Location Formula Adjustability
Hello, I'm trying to make a custom draw box and want to add a rebate that can adjust to the length of the draw side. I'm using a PLINES5 token with the vector location 540;18;4.2|0;18;4.2 I want to have the 540 location adjustable to any length the partNesting Optimizer Dosen't Rotate Parts to Fit On Sheet
Hello, Have this fairly basic curved Die Wall that overall is larger than a sheet of 4x8 plywood but if rotated Wall Plates should fit on a 4x8 sheet of plywood. Unfortunately Microvellum Nesting Optimizer refuses to do it and I get no nests. I maxed"AP" (All Parts) Command Not Working in "Update Existing Machining Instructions & Gcode from Drawing"
When updating nested sheets & parts, attempting to use the "AP" command within the Update Existing Machining & Gcode Button does not work, I receive an error: "No Border Found". What am I doing wrong? Attached is a screenshot of the error.Make Library Designer so you can update 1 or more cabinets from a library at a time.
When making improvements to a library, I usually make a new project and room to place cabinets in that I want to modify. Then, once mods are completed, I can save back to the library. When I open Library Designer, this saved cabinet is not in there with the features i added. The library has to be deleted, and then added in again. This is a lengthy process. I want to copy prompts I made in one base cabinet to all the other base cabinets. My request is that I can update the one cabinet withoutDisplay top view dimensions and model name
I was just wondering if there is a setting in autocad that would turn on dimensions and model name in top view for a cabinet? My co-worker and I compared his cutx file that controls this against mine and they were identical. But his cabinets all displayNesting SMA Parts
Am I not allowed to move nested SMA parts? It appears that the Composite file is showing a single entity per sheet for the routes rather than individual parts.scrap management
Does anyone know if there is a function of the scrap management controls that will allow you to make single trim cuts to square off material drops. instead of wasting time routing full squares? our Cabinet Vision sofware has this option, by my MicrovellumPart Specific Tooling?
Is there a way to apply specific tooling to specific parts? I know you can specify tools to material, but is there a setting or formula to specify a certain tool to certain parts? I want our CNC to be routing with a downcut bit when cutting out systemFace 6 Cutting Edge
Hi, Our workshop have reported that when we run a specific part that required a 11.8mm channel for LED strip both sides. That on face 5 it comes out fine, but on face 6 the code goes awry!, for some reason, the cutting edge flips from LH Cutting edgedpanels cutting out wth step in edge
Hey guys - we have just had a new CNC installed and our panels are consistantly coming out with a step in the edge - has anyone encountered his before? I normally cut with a 0.5mm onion skin and take that out on the 2nd pass. We are ramping the lead inHinge Location Reports For Doors
I am trying crate a door report that list the location for the hinges. I created a prompt in the subassembly called bottom_hinge_location, but I am having trouble pulling this into the report to display. Any one know how to get this data to populate?Material Specific Tool
Is there a way to set a tool (specifically a router) to machine specific materials within a nest? I want to set a specific router to route laminated boards separate from our dedicated perimeter router.Lock Hole Diameter Settings
I am having a hard time remembering where to change the diameter of a lock hole. Currently our National Cam lock setting is routing a 7/8" hole, I need this hole revised to a 3/4" hole. I've been looking in the Lookup Tables, but the only formula in thereOrientation Marks
I am looking to add a drill hole at the top of our sides, backs and bottoms. Is there a setting within the Globals to make this change and have these parts marked? I am working in a Library from 2017, so obviously there may be major changes since thenIs anybody using ERP to estimate countertop production labor?
We use our beam saw to cut parts off of a manually generated cutlist. We don't use our router to cut top decks or splashes or anything. The entire process is manual, from start to finish. Has anybody come up with a way to estimate the labor required forGetting grain matched doors/drawer faces with Saw Optimizer
Hi, Our shop is relatively new, we are also new to MV and are just starting to explore what Microvellum can do. That being said, our main workhorse in the shop is an SCM sliding saw. I use the Saw Optimizer on MV to generate the cut lists for the shopFeature Request: More advanced GCode naming options
It would benefit us and hopefully others to have the ability for GCode filenames to have more than 8 characters. I think in 2021 we can move beyond the 8 character filename limit that Windows imposed on us in the past. Currently the only options are "ItemShow spec group in report
Hey all! I'm trying to create a report for our buy out counter tops that shows the finish that they will be and I figured showing the spec group in the report would be the easiest but I can't find the data string to do it. Anyone done something like thisHow many Routes can you apply to an Internal Door Profile?
The Knowledge Base article I'm linking here seems to indicate you could assign up to 15 tools for the internal door profile: But when I am in the D! Workbook or view the LookupTable from the Door Wizard, it seems to only allow for 7: Can I use the AddPLINE5 OFFSET PARAMETER
Hey all, is there a way to get a PLINE5 Machine token to offset using local variables for the product? When I plug in a variable as one of the coordinates in this format (or similar) it is not recognizing it. I want a pocket to move on my product basedIn Product List have Prompts in grid display as red if formula driven and black if not
it would be a very helpful feature to have this visual indicator on mass amounts of products all at once at a glance, from within the product list. For instance to be able to see which products height width or depth had been stomped and which ones werehow to process different quantity damage parts in each product
Hi, We have one issue to process different quantity damage parts in each product. For example, for item 1.01, we have 5 panels, and 2 was damage in production. So first panel need 3 quantity, the 2nd one need 10 pcs. How other company process this? AsRotate Small Parts on Vertical P2P CNC
I have run into this problem multiple times with multiple shops over the years, and with both Weeke BHX machines and Biesse machines alike. These vertical machining center utilize clamps to hold the parts and move them in the X axis. Typically parts likeSQL_Express
hello, I can't create new project anymore, so I thought it was because my SQL_Express was full, so I went to Toolbox set-up/options/utilities/database management to delete projects and workorders. But my database size still remains at 10386.19 MB. I canAutomatically adjust border routing depths when moving parts between compositions
I think it would be very useful for border routing depth to automatically adjust to match the composition thickness. When moving parts between compositions of different thickness in the nest composite I have not found a good way to make this correctionWork order part sorting
In a recent build, part sorting in the work order window has been broken (it worked in the past) In split flow processing, we send various parts to different processing stations within the same work order. Example we would sort by say Material Name ASC,Changing depth of border routes in the nest composite
I am curious to see how other users change the depth of border routes in the nest when moving parts to a thicker material. If, for example, I have a small filler that is released to come out of a 3/4" PL1-PL1 layup but have room for the part on a 1" PL1-PL1Next Page
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