Survey: Bookshelf Reading List for Q3
We're about to wrap up the second quarter! Time to decide which books will make our reading list for the third quarter. Please take a moment to select which three books you'd like see make the list. After the responses have come in, the overall top three
Sheet order in nesting report
I'm running into an issue with my nesting report from a work order this morning. I have two different materials and two different processing stations, one material on each. So if Material 1- Station 1 = M1S1 and Material 2 - Station 2 = M2S2, the report
Saving a Project Spec Group to Template/ Find and Replace materials.
The other day I encountered an issue when I saved a Project Spec Group to my Template. We use the find and replace tool in order to change our material names to different colors, and we had done this in this project specific spec group. The problem is
Production Coach software
Our ROI was to track and sort parts before assembly. In the beginning stages of implementing right now! We see benefit for management having the visibility of handling / tracking parts that do not meet QC before assembly, helping avoid production delays.
work order naming
is it possible to rename an existing work order without having to re-process it?
Is it possible to have Product Description show up in the Product Name?
Is it possible to have product description show up in the Product Name? Example - I have a generic product called "S4S" but would like to be more specific at times. I would want a text field so I could add in something like "Island Apron" and the Product
2d Elev Finish Labels
I can't seem to change my finish label on my generated 2D elevations. They are showing as "Imperial" which is the Spec group I'm in, which is not even what was supposed to be there to begin with, I don't think (should've been L1 till I changed it to PL1).
Pullout/Inner Drawer Spacer
Hello, I am new to the world of Microvellum and cabinetry and wanted to see if anybody out there could point me in the correct direction on how to handle a change I need to make for our library in relation to pullout/Inner drawers. Currently when we
Wanted! Remote Microvellum Engineer FT/PT
Custom Commercial Architectural Millwork shop looking for remote Microvellum Engineer. Main responsibility is to create Production packages for the Shop to build off and procure materials. Requirements: - advanced Microvellum knowledge - 2d and 3d drafting
Reports (Multiple Prompts/Comparisons)
Hi, I'm trying to update a report to compare multiple product prompts. I can add each prompt to the report, however I cant get them to talk to each other. I pretty much have to write "5pc Drawer" or "5pc Drawer Large" in a column. So I need to be able
Bringing 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 Autocad
Turning off Door Hinging in the spread sheets?
Using the 48_0 and the 50_3 libraries. We have a "Door" subassembly that we had help during one of our on-site trainings where we set it up and saved it to be used as a "trash pullout drawer". I have been asked to remove the Hinge Lines from the elevation
Unwanted custom edge banding material
A custom edge banding material created for an older job pops up in a new project. How do I remove it?
Need to chamfer an edge of a panel
This is just for drawing purposes, but i need an edge to be chamfered. I have attempted to use the CHAMFER and MITER machine tokens. MITER works, but i dont want a point. Chamfer seems to ONLY affect corners on the 5/6 faces. And i will admit to having
Custom Product Help
I am adding the Rakks EH brackets to our library. I did so by creating a new empty part and adding parts until I had the shapes needed to represent the brackets. I added prompts so that I could use the same part for different sized brackets. Then I
Changing the Job Tree terminology to use a more generic term like "Drawing" instead of "Room"
FYI - I asked this question a while back, but was informed the ability already exists (see comments)... Our casework dept drafts one elevation only inside of a drawing (there are many reasons for this, which I may or may not agree with, but won't get
Hardware Report
I have 2 hardware reports. One I use for requisitioning hardware and one I give to production so they know what hardware they need to pull per product in assembly. I attached a pic of the one I use for requisitioning. I have hardware with associative
P Line token
Hi, I'm getting the following problem consistently and not too sure what to do to fix it. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Radius corners getting a square boarder route, then the radius, in the nest
I am having an issue where parts analyzed with SMA is not including the radius in the boarder route in the nest. The nest will do the radius machining first, then there will be a boarder route, routing the perimeter of the part but not including the
multipass tool
I’m trying to create a multi pass too to do this… can someone tell me if my settings look correct? see attached...
Add the Part to a Machining Error Dialogue Box
Add the part name, or row number, to the error dialogue box when redrawing a product with machining errors.
New Release Available Today: Build 22.1.0525.641
We are happy to announce that the update to build 22.2.0525.641 is now available! This build features several improvements related to Database Management, Edit Design Data, and IPP Tool File functionality. Read the complete Release Notes for this build.
Die wall Creation
I've Been Modeling and creating some Die walls and wondering if there is a quicker way to; Create library item that is parametric for different requirements Not use Autocad to model these products and not use SMA
Adding New Table to Global File Error
What would cause this error when adding a new table to the Global file? v43.4 Metric (Customized) library. Application does not support just-in-time (JIT) debugging. See the end of this message for details. ************** Exception Text **************
Rear modifications
I am trying to do multiple modifications to a base cabinet and have prompts that turn off when another prompt is selected. I need help keeping all the prompts so that I can choose multiple items.
Toe notch back and finish side - Base cabinet
I want to add a toe notch on the side of the base cabinets on a finished end without having to create a separate base assembly. When I choose the option "cabinet notched ends with recessed fin ends," it holds the finished end up but doesn't give me any
Invisible Fasteners for custom drawer front
Hi all, I'm looking for ideas on how best to attach this drawer front.
Toolbox OEM 2022 Microvellum menu/panel
Our shop is moving some of our Toolbox AC licenses over to Toolbox OEM and one issue our users are pointing out is that when the Microvellum menu/panel (MVTB7) is docked, you cannot close it or set it to auto-hide. You can only auto-hide if it is un-docked
Dimension offset from the wall length
Hello guys, I'm trying to modify this offset from the wall dimension (I want to decrease this gap), but I'm not finding the filed to do this, I'm sending the picture below: I already tried the "Walls Setup", "Product Drawing Setup" and also the "Shop
RANGETOSTRING works for rows (not just columns)
I was under the impression this function could work both directions, but I can't seem to get it to return anything other than a column's worth of data in a string. I tried a horizontal row and a full grid, but only ever get what is in the first column.
FEATURE REQUEST: "Sister" materials within Scrap manager
I believe nearly all MV libraries are set up with two separate 1 sided materials, one for face 5, and one for face 6. When it comes to a scrap panel it would be great if you could have it used for either material, instead of only the one. It would require
Old Version Downloads
A couple guys at my old employer (WS) wanted to look at MV again- they were on support until 2019 and so the last license they have is for 2019 tool box. It is still working fine on the workstations it was installed on- but these guys would like to try
Waterfall end countertops
Curious how you guys are handling waterfall end countertops made from solid surface materials. The stock out of the box solution from Microvellum leaves a lot to be desired as it does not address any type of mitered nosings etc. For example, if I am
Profiled Doors
Does anyone know how to add in a different profiled door. We don't produce the vinyl doors but would just be great to be able to show renders with the correct profile on the door. I am looking at getting the Calcutta Design from Polytec added in
3D 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 way
Set Position of Associative Dowel Holes on Different Thickness Material
Hi, I am running into a weird issue where i cant assign the thickess/position of my associative dowel token. I want to add dowels to a fixed shelf thats 1" thick but it will only offset 3/8" from face 5 instead of centering on the material. Is there a
Breaking Arcs into Quadrants When Processing...
I'm sure it's a simple change and I know this is a common issue ... just don't know where to change this. But we are getting some incorrect programs and need to break arc segments into quadrants (90° max ... vs 180° or larger arc segments. Wasn't ever
Video Training Request - Sheet Set Manager
We would like to see a specific training video and a walk through from Microvellum on creating and using Sheet Set Manager through the OEM version of AutoCAD. Currently we have our room and drawing template setup to draw 15-20 rooms or more per CAD
Updating Composite and Publishing GCode
When I go to update a composite file and run update existing or create a new work order from the drawing it will complete, but it does not automatically copy it to our network directory, it will stay within the SQL server's folders. I have been copying
SMA Solid Model Analyzer Dados
Hello, I am looking for a way to get Dados to cut like this using SMA. Overlapping Dados I will draw my panel, ribs, & rails. (the rails and ribs will be butted against each other) I will then SUBTRACT them (1/8" Deep) from the panel and replace them.
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