Scrap management
We have just started using the scrap feature of the software. Our machine has an auto loader for the sheet goods. The operator is having a tough time because when we process a job the scrap pieces are mixed in with all the full size sheets (no logicalJ Pull
Can someone assist us with setting up the machining on the J Pull handle. Once J Pull is selected we can't find where the machining lookup table is. We need to add our tool to the lookup for it to machine correctlyPart Grain Direction - None
There are times when a part grain doesn't matter even though it's made out of a grained material. For example, toe kicks and stretchers could have the grain running in either direction if it meant better yield on the sheet. Would be helpful to have anPart description in gcode drawings
We recently updated Toolbox, and I've lost a preference I once had. After processing a work order, the drawings have the part names and dims on top of the parts in the Composite.DWG for that material, where they used to have numbers on the parts and columnsHow does MV figure linear footage in reports?
I want to learn how MV figures footage in the reports and somehow use that information to have PLAM edging (8' lengths) added to the cut-parts that I am currently importing into CutRite. Right now I'm doing this manually if the job requires PLAM edging.Add Processing Errors for Incorrect Values
In the old version of MV that we ran before upgrading to MV7, if there was an issue with a value for a part size in the parts list (ie the width field would show “VALUE!” as opposed to an actual number, usually due to a miskey when entering a product),Hatch polyline settings
I want to do a pocket route in some lettering we are cutting out on our CNC and I can't seem to be able to change any settings for the hatch polyline, I would like it tighter than the automatic offset that MV is giving me. Is there a way to change thatSort the collumn in the window additional prompts
Hi, I can't have my collumn right swing and left swing side by side. See the pictuce. Can we have this in a update please?Good-one-side designation
We regularly have Good one side board that is required for doors and drawer fronts (with holes needed in the degraded side) and for other panels with holes or rebates needed in the good side, as well as panels with no holes. Rather than having to setupAXYZ CNC Nesting
Has anyone ever used a AXYZ flat table to process nests on out of Microvellum? If you have what are your opinions regarding the run times and such? What are your biggest problems, concerns, dislikes?How to delete a Batch within a Work Order
Is there a way to delete a Batch within a Work Order once it is created? We do write on top of existing Batches if they are incorrect, but sometimes it would be beneficial to be able to delete the batch.Tool File - Field Offsets
Does anyone use the field offsets in their tool files? We run a decent volume of parts on our matrix table and offset certain parts 10" in X and Y to prevent part movement. Our operators typically make these changes on the fly at the router CPU but verySort Nest By Material Name
When nested based processing, does anybody know of a way to force the sheets to be placed in a particular order? Example: I'm nesting 50 sequence & end-matched custom-layup panels. The individual panel definition is at the end of the material name (e.g.adding routes to nest
is there a way to add a route in a nest and have it run after the border route. we use an 1/8" bit to go back and clean out inside corners but it needs to be done after the part border is already cut. we created a 2 pass bit to do this because the smallerDrilling In Multiple Steps.
Is it possible for MV to output the code to drill a hole in multiple steps? I just finished a project where there were multiple 1" deep Ø5/64" holes. Since drilling in one pass would likely break the bit the CNC operator had to go through the time consumingFeature Request: Show Work Order number from within the Processing Center interface
We use "Products.WorkOrder.WorkOrderNumber" as an identifier on our reports. This gives us a unique, MV generated ID Number for each work order (work order name is often duplicated and easy to mistake one for another). We would like to be able to seeRotate Nested Parts
Recently our CNC operator point of that it would be nice if the the parts in the nest were rotated 180 deg so the backs of the cabinet where against our fence instead of the face of the cabinet. See image below for example. Is there away to tell microvellumGive choice to change the part quantity in processing station
I would like MV have a choice for cnc programmer to change part quantity in processing station. For batch job or for replacement part. I don't want to process all the quantity, i only want to do 1 or 2 or 3... see below image for change quantity.Shelf Line Bore Holes
Hello Everyone, I am having a problem with my line bore holes, They aren't there. The last project I just did worked fine, Started a new project, same spec group, same everything and no shelf pin holes. I have copied the spec group from the last job withProduct List/Overdrive Pro
Why does the Product List/Overdrive Pro window close every time I redraw a product? It would be very helpful if it would stay open until I manually close it, or until something significant happens like changing projects. Anyone else agree?Sending jobs to multiple CNC
Hi All Looking at a job that would evolve sending finished jobs to multiple different companies for CNC cutting. eg. One project is drawn and detailed in MV, processed then the cut files and sent to company A for cutting and assembly etc. Then projectFEATURE REQUEST-2D DRAWING
how hard would it be to number the rows in the parts list when working in 2d drawing? currently if a part is on row 73(example) you have to count down the rows to update the part. very time consuming and inefficient.true shape nesting
i'm curious as to how many here use true shape nesting and is it worth the cost. we do a lot of odd custom designs ans use SMA quite a bit, will true shape nest save me time?True Shape Nesting
I have noticed that all Toolbox Release after #21.1.0420.641, True Shape Nesting will put a border around most non-rectangular parts like it is not doing True Shape Nesting. I have tried moving the True Shape Control Slider to max, but it still puts aBringing parts from other Workorders to be cut with Other Workorder
Some parts moved while cutting and need to be re-cut. I have the space on another Workorder nest which was not been cut yet in the shop. Is there a way to bring in just the part that moved (or whole product) other than AutoCad copy and paste? With Autocad3D Polyline Path for Routing
Hello! I am looking to figure out how to make a 3D polyline path that would be able to make profile edges on tops or other parts. It appears that this would be possible to do with some combination of multiple polyline route tokens, but is there a wayAB Material Upside Designation for CNC Operator
Our operators would like to know what side is up for AB materials (Sheets with different finishes or backer). At this point in time we have been marking the paperwork by hand, but is there a way to enable them to know which side is up for face 5 and 6Changing Product Numbers in Product List
I have a project with approximately 45 rooms. I am processing the rooms to get material quantities and I have 2 different Specification Groups. When I change the spec groups, quantities and product numbers to process, I get an error message when I changeMachine Technology Priorities - Open Discussion
Investing in machine technology can be an overwhelming and nerve-racking process. No one wants to make the wrong investment and purchase a solution that doesn't meet the needs of the company. But where does a company start when beginning research intoMachining Practices: Pain Points and Solutions - Open Discussion
In our ever-growing world of automation and machine technology, coupled with economic and supply chain uncertainties, working efficiently and accurately while minimizing waste and rework is more important than ever. First off, what are some of the painHigher true shape slider results in duplicate identical nests
I have discovered that increasing the true shape slider to the middle (or higher) results in nests with a quantity of one. This is quite wasteful when there are identical nests. For instance, a recent project only had one nest to be run twelve timesSelective Machining with the Part Name Filter Question
I am working on setting up a doweled drawer box and have a question regarding the machining for locks. With our existing drawer sub-assemblies we cut a 3 sided notch all the way through the sub-front of the drawer for the lock body, this cutout was drivenTooling Not Recognized - Nesting
I am having some issues with a panel that has .196" holes. The toolfile is set to drill .19685 holes. I updated it to match exactly. The holes on the composite file match in diameter but it will give the following error when I go to update the machiRouter through clearance
What's the difference between the router/vertical drill clearances in the globals and the values in the toolfile? I guess my main question is, what happens during processing with the post? Do they get summed? Is the larger value used?Weeke Barcode Mirrored Field Placement
Does anyone use barcodes to place mirrored parts on a Weeke BHX 055? Stiles machinery tells me MV needs to add a 1 for normal field and 2 for a mirrored field to the end of the barcode.Microvellum Saw Optimizer Reaching Maximum Iterations
We use Microvellum Saw Optimizer, and I ran into this message while processing my parts in the processing center. "Microvellum Nest Optimizer Reached Maximum Iterations Without Results" I ran into this issue in the processing center with a job of aroundRe-sharpen CNC tools
Hi There, Just want to know what you guys take on having someone else sharpen your old CNC router bits and reuse them. Does it worth it? We are a shop with four CNC machines and we order lots of bits. Management seems doesn't really care but those newIdea: Auto load Rooms/Cabinets when selecting a Recent Workorder Name when creating a work order.
It would be great if when we were in the “Work Order Creation” window and we use the Select Recent Name Option; if it would automatically reload all the Rooms/Cabinets included in that work order. For us this doesn’t happen often but when we do catchMatch Color Scheme
The title bars colors for the project level and library level, spec groups are opposite their respective spec groups icon colors. Can the icons be updated to match the title bar, banner color of the spec groups they represent?Tooling assigned by Material Type
We have a nested CNC machine. Can the software determine what tool to use based on material type when generating a nested work order? We would like our step tool to be pulled for cutouts on MDF and then for all veneer core plywoods in the same work order it would pull our standard 3/8" compression default routing tool.Next Page
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