Parts Excluded from Optimization
Using multiple sheet sizes of a certain material we sometimes get an error 'there is not enough material' for a given material when processing. We can usually resolve the error by adjusting sheet quantities and optimization priorities using the Modify3D 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 6Combining face 6 with face 5
We have two librarys the same build in one library we can combine face 6 & face 5 the other wont.Changing 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.Tool Change for small parts
Just read a topic about using a 900 tool for small parts. I've been doing that for a while and it works well, But I have to change the tool in the nest, does Microvellum not have a method to utilize the parameters that we set for a small part to callUsing a Multitool for Double Passing Small Parts
We still have issues small parts moving on our CNC. I have my nest setting to double pass small parts. The issue is that it uses the same tool for both passes. Is there a way for me to use a different tool on the final pass? For example, we us a 1/2"Copying a Room in Product List
Is there a way to get a room you copy from the product list to actually draw the products on your drawing? I have some exam rooms that are similar to one room I have already drawn, but I want to make make minor changes here and there to the products withinNesting Tabs defaults
I am wondering what default values for tabbing are being used by others in the group. Also how many passes take place before the tabs are finally cut off. We are having issues with losing parts when using tabbing.Lack of work orders in foundation library...
I am a fan of cleaning up the amount of work orders available but a few we used daily are gone. How can we get them back from the 50.7 library? Or do we need to start from scratch with these? I would love for people to jump in here and talk about theirLabel Alignment Issues
Hello All, I am having troubles with label alignment when using 4x1 labels. The Designer allows me to change the margins, but it will not allow me to change column spacing. When going to change the column spacing it will only accept numbers under .3 OddlyStimulsoft Report Error
I am having an issue with generating reports and labels from the work order. I had this issue once before and know it related to the Stimulsoft files, but I cannot seem to find a fix nor remember the process.setting for edge banding
Hi there, We met a issue about the edge banding material set up different with the manufacture dimension. For example, the panel dimension is 2250*605 and should have the edge at 2250&605, one of each. Normally we use 1mm & 2mm edge material, and ourFlatshop on Label
I am modifying a product label and have everything set the way I want it except the product image. When I processed the room I checked the Create Flatshot Image box. When I modify the data source in the label designer I cannot find the source for theHow do you remove a border route?
I have to cut sink cutouts in a various hardwood tops. We are putting the panel on the CNC already cut to size, we just need the sink cut out. I have a multipass set up and everything seems to be good to go. However, I do NOT want it to try and cut outSolid Model Analyzer - Material named "-BLOCK"
I used Solid Model Analyzer to create a Microvellum product from a 3D model created with Solid Modeling Tools. Some parts had its material name changed to "-BLOCK" instead of the material I assigned it in the 3D model. Some of these parts are just simpleCreating formula for boring holes for name tags on drawer fronts
Hi, I'm trying to create a formula for a cabinet in my library that's going to get a name tag on the drawer fronts (it's a drawer bank for a dispensary where they storage the goods). We are making about 70 of these dispensaries and the cabinet might growLooking for a Material Report with sheet totals based on Material Code, not Material Name.
Hello! I hope to create a material report that pulls in sheet totals based on the Material Code, not material name. Does anyone have an example of this that they are willing to share? Thanks, JasonSetup for multiple pass tool error(No nested router has been selected in the tool file)
I have setup a mutliple pass tool for all the board we use We use a 10mm compression tool and then a 10mm finishing tool Once I create a work order and process the parts its comes up with an error -No nested router has been selected in the tool file.one button to printing product label & part label
Hi, I just wondering can we just use one button to print the product label and part label(from nesting)& part label (from saw)? Most time we will do part in both saw and nesting machine. Now in process station, i have to click the product label to print,Can you add line items for MV Quote report?
We are going through and adding accurate pricing for everything to help save the time involved to help us quote jobs faster and more efficiently. I would like each cabinet/product to be a line item priced indivudually if possible as all of our customersUsing part names in processing station rules
We use premade drawer parts, currently MV is sending them t the CNC because it has face 5 machining. Is there any way to filter out parts by name in the rules so my drawer sides and backs will go to the saw instead of the router? I don't want to getSaw Optimization Preview report
We are in the middle of switching from Cutrite to MV Saw optimizer for most things. One of the things the shop personnel are missing is the preview report from Cutrite. (attached). Is there a stock report for this? I see one, that prints a full pagePLINE Token unique feed rates
Is anyone using the third column in the PLINE token to apply a feed speed per vector and override the toolfile rates? I've used this feature a long time ago in V67 (to slow down the feed of a route doing an corner clearance cut on the exit side of passageNew Report Group Feature Request
I was very happy to get the 2020 update with Report Groups. It was the first thing I attempted to setup, which was very easy. However, while working through the setup and actually printing reports I would suggest the following: Have an option to select a particular printer for each report. Some of our reports require to be printed on a label printer. At this point I need to exclude from the report grouping. In Work Order Creation window, provide a pull down of selected Report Groups available. WeGood Quality Router Bit
Hi team, I wanted to see opinions on good quality CNC router bits. I have to machine about 600 sheets of 3/4 veneer plywood and wanted to see about getting a good quality bit that can run thru it fast and leave a nice clean edge. I currently use a 3/8Part labels - Project name is empty
Hey guys, recently upgraded microvellum to 2021, noticed on our parts labels the project area is blank. If anyone has a quick fix that would be great.Label Size and Printer Model
What label size are you all using for nested based parts and what thermal printer worked for you out of the box with OEM 2020. I am considering switching to a 4" x 1" label. Thanks in advance.Next Page
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