Router tool height question
I have a 1/4" tool on our Northwood that I am using to perform a simple one pass route. Looking at the 3d of the cabinet I can see that the dado is there. And the machine operator said it did perform the function it just didn't go into the wood. Should
Centerline Nesting with BIESSE
Hello everyone, Is anyone out there utilizing the centerline nesting option with a biesse router? I have a few questions. In the above picture we are attempting to use the centerline nesting feature. The leadin of the toekick route will interfere with
Delete old patterns/part labels after manually rearranging parts nest?
We often have to re-arrange parts in the nest. Often we reduce the number of cut patterns by a few sheets. After we update the code, the old excess patterns & corresponding part labels (visible via MV Production) remain. How do we delete these?
Tool Overide
Hello, We setup a tool override preceding with a pipe symbol and a "T" in front of the common tool name in the code field. When drawing the part in 2d and checking the layer info, the border route is still the default border tool setup in the tool file.
Print label - Select Process station
Since transitioning to Foundation, I have lost the ability to create a Part Label or Nesting Optimization Report that only shows what has been sent to a certain process station after optimization. This was originally addressed 3 years ago using the Component
Giving Nesting Priority to Specific Parts
Our CNC Operator has requested that we put all of our small parts like the stretchers and nailers together on our nest. If possible, he would prefer them placed on the first few sheets of their selected material. is there any way to give priority to a
Report Groups not publishing Part Labels
Hello All, I am trying to set up report groups for my team. we have 3 different CNC's so in order to make sure the right set of paperwork goes to each machine, We process in batches and publish Labels, Nest, and work order summaries for each one separately.
Is it possible to access the PROFILE machine token in a report?
I am looking to generate a report for our Shaper operator. I have PROFILE tokens on my parts so that the 3D model shows correctly but I can't find this same data anywhere in the various report dataset options. Just want to make sure I am not missing something
Report - Display Dual Dimensions in mm and fractional inches
Hello, What is the report expression to convert a decimal number to the nearest 1/16" on a report when the MV options are Imperial, Decimals, and "Yes" convert to metric? These expressions show both the dimensions as decimals and I'd like to see the imperial
Touch to Print or Scan to Print Product Label
We manufacture 180+ cabinets per release and that equates to alot of product labels. Currently we are printing the labels at the Caseclamp and it just prints 180+ labels and then someone has to find the product number for the cabinet they are building.
Customize Work Order Report
Is there a way to customize the program Microvellum to spit out a report tailored to exactly what you need? I'm familiar with spreadsheet formulas, programming, etc. Is there a way I can go in and create a template for Microvellum to give a cut list in
Face5 or Face6 designation in filenames
We've got an IPP setup with a custom file name setting: <FileName>_<PartName>: How can we get an indication of "Face 5" or "Face 6" formatted into the filename where we want it? Using syntax like <Exp>stuff</Exp> doesnt work :-( Currently we get "5Face6"
Tool issue
I get a issue while keep a product, see the below image. Can you please help me, How i can solve the issue
Filename too long
Hi everyone, We are implementing MV in the company and it looks like the filename is too long and doesn't appear correct on our reports. Is this coming from the Processing Station Setting, Report Setting or a MV setting?
Countertop Product Report
Im looking for some help in order to jumpstart my work cycle... Im hoping someone may have already created a custom countertop product report that they would be willing to share? Also is there a way on the product report to show an image of the actual
Finished End vs Non Finished End Parts
Just curious to see if anyone has manipulated Toolbox so that two cabinets use the same size parts even when one has a finished end. Example: 18" base cabinet with Finished End 18" base cabinet w/ unfinished ends Both have stretchers, back panel, nailers,
One Product That Comes Into Every Project
I have a 1 Door Base Cabinet that is in every project Product List that i cannot get rid of. This is creating mass confusion on the floor because this cabinet has now been made 3 times on three different projects.... How do i get rid of this cabinet?
Combining Reports Into One Report?
For each work order we do we have to select each report (Nesting Optimization, Master Cut Report, Sheet Stock, Work Order Summary & Hardware Report) and print each report individually. Is there a way to combine multiple reports into one single repor
Horz Dowel Program Number Report
Is there a way or is there a report to get the HORZ DOWEL program number on a report. Reason being ... we print part labels that have the BAR CODE and program number for the DOWEL machine. If the labels get lots, damaged or part remade it would be easy
Moving Products to a new room
I have moved some products with in the product list to another room, but they still show up in the original room. If I erase them in the Original room they get erased in the new room
Varying Backboard Thickness' & Cutters
What are people doing for varying thickness material, on only backboards? MV is setup to just groove, non thick back board's, with one pass, so in my case its using a 12mm cutter, to make a 10mm groove. 2mm is too much space and way too loose. I could
Costing Report Sheet Stock Incorrect?
I am inputting sheet stock pricing at the moment to finally get our costing reports set up, and I am having some issues with understanding how the sheet goods are calculated. You can see I have $70.13 for the price of this sheet for drawer bottoms. When
Fatal Error
When I process a project, I sometimes get a Fatal Error and Microvellum needs to shut down. I process the job, assign the machining center to the parts and process the parts. When the processing is completed, the Fatal Error pops up, and Microvellum closes
Error when updating single part GCode
I am getting this error message after adding some tool paths to a single part and trying to update the G-code. Has anyone seeing this before? Or know how to get past it? I've done this type of modification of the part data in the WO many, many times but
arithmetic operation causes an overflow
has anyone gotten this message to pop up while updated g code in a composite drawing arithmetic operation causes an overflow cant update or make new gcode curious to know what this means and why it comes up.
Add more usability to the strip lighting insert
We use a nice 4mm wide led strip light from Hafele, problem is the current library setup is restricting us from being able to actually machine it. First of all the groove is only 4mm wide, which leads on to secondly id like to use the saw blade in the
How do you change end position in G-Code with IPP, ours just ruined an expensive sheet.
As the title says... We would like our router to go to the back of our CNC when the sheet is done. It comes to our home position which is in the way and we have to jog it back manually. We also just ran a 1.0625" laminated solid wood sheet and it just
When trying to create a work order and you have the different project open.
Example Every once in a while for some reason or an other I don't close the drawing for a project to go check something on a different project. So I try to create a work order from the project I have the drawing open, But actually have a different project
How are you handling different sheet lengths with automated materials?
We occasionally need 10ft material for either fillers, FE, doors, etc. and would like to find a better way to account for this in sheet sizes. In the past, we have gone into the prompts under materials tab and just change something named the material
Error "The Report Group: Nesting, failed to process all reports.
I got this error processing this morning. Only thing different from yesterday was that I have two tabs(rooms) open for this job. Any suggestions? Thanks
Unable to process work orders
Hi, I am having issues when creating work orders for my project, and I got several pop-ups on different projects. I would like to know how to fix this issue so I can keep working. Thanks.
How to move straight line corner notch?
I want the straight line corner notch to be at the opposite corner of this 3/4 back. How do I go about doing that?
Tooling setup sheet
Is there an (easy) way to get the list of tooling needed to machine a particular nest on that nesting optimization report? It would be nice if the operator could look ahead and get the tooling ready if it is not already in the machine.
Mv to Cute Rite label error
Good day Mv community, I need some help understanding what's going on with my labels. I have a base corner pie cabinet that seems to print the Top, bottom, and shelf pic's with an "artifact" in the image field. When I look in Mv, I noticed a 2D polyline,
run times on cnc nested sheets
does microvellum calculate how long a nested sheet will take to run on routers. i thought there was a simulation that could be run on each nested board.
machining codes are being recycled and reused overwriting previous files created
has anyone that uses stiles/homag machines had this happen to them when they process work orders. the .mpr machining codes are being reused over and over again creating previous versions of the code. the first code is the current code for a brand new
Feature Request: Onion Skin Just Small Parts
As per the title id like to suggest that somehow if we could just onion skin the parts that fall within the small parts threshold parameters.
Store Pline Coordinates at Global
Is there a good way to store the coordinates of a PLINE cutout in a lookup table in global and then call it into a product? I tried just referencing the cell in the table but it returns 0. Special function?
Editing G Code
Is there a way for me to edit something in Microvellum to have it add an M08 command before the tool change and an M09 at the end of the tool change process? I am trying to switch a relay that controls some pneumatics on and off using the code. I don't
Vitap P2P - tool comp wrong
We run a Vitap Pont-to-Point, when we process to the Vitap the tool compensating comes out the wrong hand. If I program a Right hand tool comp in Microvellum, when programed to the Vitap it comes out as Left hand tool Comp and the operator need to change
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