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 their
Label 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 Oddly
Stimulsoft 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 our
Flatshop 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 the
How 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 out
Solid 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 simple
Creating 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 grow
Looking 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, Jason
Setup 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 customers
Using 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 get
Saw 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 page
PLINE 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 passage
New 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. We
Good 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 3/8
Part 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.
Nesting Tabs
I created a nest of parts using True Shape Nesting and Automatic Nesting Tabs. The composite drawing looks good with the Tabs, but when I look at the G-Code, some of the tabs are missing. This seems to happen occasionally. Is this a bug in my Post Processor?
Print label - Select Process station
trying to create a label that only shows what has been sent to a certain Process station after optimisation does anyone have anything like that Print label - Select Process station
Computer Resources
Is there a way to make Microvellum use more of the computer's resources when processing Work Orders? I have powerful CPU and GPU with 64 GB of RAM. I'm trying to nest a lot of parts and use auto-tabs. When I try to process these parts, it takes a very
Length and Width Trim value at Processing Center level
Is there a way to change the amount of trim you want to give to a material at the processing center level without having to go back into library specifications and creating another work order when you change the trim value?
Adding Linebore to Blind Corner Panel
Tried to add a Machining Token for Adjustable Shelf Holes on the inside of a blind corner panel but couldn't get it to work. I ended up drawing the part in 2D and adding the machining there. But is there any reason why this method wouldn't work? Am I
Pencil round doors on cnc
Hi Was wondering if anyone out there uses the cnc to pencil round their doors and panels whilst cutting before finishing? Just to try to do one more thing before it hits the floor so there is less manual labour. I want to include returns as well as most
Rebuilding the products of a room from a processed work order??
Trying to backstep my process, I copied a room and made a lot of changes. For whatever reason my AutoCAD crashed. I restarted without any problems, but when I went back to the original room that I copied, all the products are missing in the product
Solid Model Analyzer - Grained Material
I created a few custom 3D products and the material is grained. I used Solid Model Analyzer to create the Microvellum products. And when I nest the parts, Microvellum optimizes the parts without considering the grain direction. I guess Solid Model Analyzer
Sheet set Not Publishing to Adobe PDF
I'm having an issue Publishing the sheet sets to Adobe PDF. I don't think this is an in house Tech Problem. Can Anyone from MV help me fix this? This is holding me up.
MATERIAL LISTS
is there a way to print a report that would show all the materials on one sheet for a given project/
report for square meters of doors to useed in particular kitchens
We are getting some varible pricing from our 2 pac painters we use. Wondering if there is a report that will show me square meters of doors and liniao meters of edges. Currently i upen the composite and work out the yield % of the sq meters of the sheet
Rear Modification Options
Trying to make a corner notch at 3 1/2" but getting this error message that it must be greater than 4". Does anyone know where I can change this to be able to get a smaller notch?
Selecting a batch for printing reports or labels does nothing
So I am able to select specific batch(s) when printing Nesting Optimization reports and/or labels, but it doesn't show just that batch. It shows every page in the work order. I've been away for a while. Is there something more to select than the batch
Nesting and Sawing Report NOT matching tooling output
Hi, We are having some problems with our Nesting and Sawing Optimization Reports not matching the actual tooling outputs coming from the processing station. I have attached a screenshot of the Composite.dwg file (this shows the actual milling output
Defining Feed Speed Per Material
I've read a handful of topics/articles/videos on this topic, but I'm still running stuck. I cannot get a different feed speed for a particular material. I have a 0.75 MDF material which I want to override the border tool with tool 1 and a feed speed of
Saw 45 degrees
It would be nice to have the option to put the SAW at 45 degree!
Edge band position on Nested Sheet WMF
Is there a way to edit the WMF stream for Placed sheets (Placed.Sheets.WMF.Stream) in order to show the edges where edgeband is applied in the nested sheet report? Thanks in advance
Wine Rack Trellis
I'm working on a Tall Cabinet with pigeon holes and I'm using the Wine Rack Trellis subassembly. My product is entirely 1" thick MDF. But when I change the Wine Rack material to 1" thick, 2 things happen. 1) I get a "Lap Joint" cutout instead of the
Part Optimization
Hi all, I'm having a problem trying to batch some cabinets. When I batch all my Components, I only get a few that are optimized and a large majority of them do not, even though show being "x"ed in the default row. Then when I run a "Parts Not Optimized
Machining on fixed shelves subassembly
We use a "Blind Pin" detail on our Mail Slot Cabinet with 1/2" Thick Shelves. I'm using the Fixed Shelves EQ Subassembly in a Tall Open Product. I changed the shelf material to 1/2" thick and the Construction Holes to 5mm. But they are not centered on
In Processing Center move "Reports" from "General" menu to the Main Menu
The most common task in the Processing Center I run after processing parts is printing reports. It would be nice if I didn't have to dig for the "Reports" menu. This should be included in the Main Menu bar. Preferably after "Scrap Options"
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