Work Order LinkID
Hi I have been ask to find a way if possible to modify how the work order is created EX: If we add 5 identical panels, the work order create 5 differents LinkID If we add a panel with the Qty 5. The work order create one unique LinkID If we scan theSubassembly Filler Return Machining
Hi . See attached. The Return filler is doing a pocket instead of a route. The formula has no option for a 'Route5'. Am I missing something? I reckon it should be the following formula...or similar. Machine Token =IF(L_Shape_Filler=1,"PLINE5","")FEATURE REQUEST - Import Materials to Project level
Hi. It would be great if we could import materials via the spreadsheet into a project rather than into the library. ThanksAB 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 6SMA - Colored Models
When I analyze solid models all is good, but all of the lines turn the same color. Is there a way to preserve colors? It gets a bit confusing looking at a blob of lines that are all brown.MV Bookshelf - April 2022: "The Toyota Way" by Jeffrey Liker
Another month, another book! Seems like we're on a lean manufacturing kick. We had The Goal back in December, DevOps last month, and now, by popular vote, The Toyota Way! Can't wait to get started on this book! (FYI, there is a second edition to thisHelp Text and Possibly Image Improvements
This has been said before by myself and others but it sure would be nice if the help text could word wrap and not disappear. Ever since it was changed to the bubble from the original red text at the bottom that stuck, it has been a nuisance for longerFEATURE REQUEST: The Ability to double click for on-screen measurement when using the calculator
I often find myself trying to double click in the calculator fields through the product prompts to take a particular measurement from screen and then allow the calculator to calculate the remaining values, unfortunately double clicking in this particularChanging 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 changeHow can a LookUpTable be accessed in a report?
How can a global LookUpTable be accessed in a report?Machine 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 intoWhat Printer to buy?
We have recently installed MV and we are are now looking to buy a printer to set up next to our CNC machine for labelling. Any suggestions on what make or model printer that you guys have purchased that would be a good option for us to purchase?Perfect Grain Container
Can someone tell me what's that. In a Tall cabinet, the doors won't go in the nesting. I hjave a nessage telling me that the Perfect Grain Container is too large for the sheet size. Why?Foundation Library Formula mistake
Hi, I've noticed a formula mistake in the Drawer Banks of the Library V 22.0317 Issues in the following cabinets: Base 4 drawer Base 5 drawer Base 6 drawer See attached for the formula mistake. The formula is looking for a defined name that doesn'tHow to truncate text in reports?
We are currently using a version of the "Draw Box List Report" that also shows the hardware for the drawer slides. As we progress I want to be able to add more information to the report. But to be able to do that I would like to cut down on some ofFont used for tags and dims when inserting a product
I am trying to create a new template for our company and I want to cut down on the styles of text in the template, but still retain control over the look of the tags when a product is inserted. How does MV determine which style of text is used for dimensionsConverting acadlt 2_D drawing to MV
I have a project drawn ( plans & elevations) in AcadLT and would like to add the MV products on the same drawing file. I started a project and a room but am unsure how to add the AcadLT drawing (including all the layout tabs) into the MV environmenTrigonometry Help
I'm trying to create a formula to find the Hypontenuse, given the Adacent Length, and the angle. I can solve this in real life, but can't figure out how to put this into MV. The textbook answer is the Hypontenuse length = (Adjacent Length/Cosine ofAllow Prompts to Appear on Multiple Tabs
For select prompts, it would be helpful to show the same prompt on multiple tabs. e.g. A checkbox to enable addition prompts on another tab. On the second, enabled tab, I would like the option to uncheck the checkbox and remove the tab. e.g. I offenCoat hooks, hardware
I was watching a couple of Microvellum videos regarding inserting hardware as a subassembly. One particular video was inserting a coat hook into a cabinet. In that video it showed a pretty long list of hardware items in the subassemblies list. LinkAdd Part - Multi-Pass CNC Cut
Is there any way to add multiple passes on CNC cut when you add a part in nest editing??MV Engineer Needed Chicago IL
We are a custom residential shop, with some of the newest machinery, and are looking for a MV Engineer to work in the production office, programming for both CNC Machines, Tigerstop Saw, along with a Beam Saw. Please Contact: Michal@newstylecabinetsDoweling holes miss aligned from right to left
Hi all! I've got a problem where my dowel holes from left side to right side of my cabinet are coming out off by .003" different. On the nested side panels the right side are .375" but the left side are coming out .3747" from the edge. Does any one havetools with profiles
Hi Microvellum Community, I've been trying to make a special profile tool so when I use it we could see the detail on the parts, its not working for me it just comes out as a square cut, I've even copied an existing tool with a profile changed it andThick back and hanger notch
Does any one know of a way to have a hanger notch machined when using a thick (3/4") back. 1/2" back it works fine but once you change it to a 3/4" back it wont put it in.Persistent Product List
This has been a long time issue but i would like it if the product list didn't close when you edit the prompts or properties in the drawing. Sometimes i work back and forth between the two and it is very frustrating to wait for the product list to reopenWork Order Batch Size - Open Discussion
Alright, I thought I'd create another open discussion on how people are handling work order batches. I've seen posts and replies to posts about batches of all sizes. So, how are you handling batch sizes? Do you practice LEAN manufacturing? Are you mostCalculating Labor Costs - Open Discussion
I'm curious how companies calculate their labor costs and how they may be breaking it down. I've seen companies that have things calculated and broken things down by assemblies (carcass, doors/fronts, drawer boxes, toe kicks, counters, etc.), and othersSeparation between pieces CNC
Hello MV friends! We are just getting started with CNC and want to know if there is any standard separations between pieces when nesting or literature that could enlighten us on the subject? Any help is appreciated. BenEditing Formulas
Morning All, I haven't really tried to edit formulas on Microvellum before but have tried it this morning with no luck. Is anyone able to let me know what I might be doing wrong with the attached formula? I am trying to add a tick box to add a semi recessedPlaced part label report and paint colour
Hi I've set up all my formula driven materials and just wanted to know if anyone could give me some info on how they get the part placement report stickers to have the paint finish colour on them. We cut a whole bunch of different jobs at the same timeRounding Quantities Up in Report Designer
I would like to have all my quantities for rounded up on my edge banding report. How can I do that in report designer?MV job available in Jacksonville, FL
Antique & Modern Cabinets (http://www.antiqueandmoderncabinets.com/) is looking for an experienced draftsman/engineer/project manager capable of working with Microvellum software. We have a 40,000 square foot facility and primarily service the NE FloridaMV Engineer Needed Rochester NY
MILLWORK DESIGN ENGINEER (On-Site) FULL TIME ROCHESTER NY Introduction: Jeffrey Ellis Carl Cabinetmakers (www.jeccabinetmakers.com) is a modern fully CAD-CAM commercial shop in Rochester NY. We currently have a Project Engineer job opening. This criticalAdding a Lock - Need Help
I am adding a lock to the library and have hit a roadblock. I have added the lock, and the associative drawing, but cannot get the orientation correct. You can see from the attached picture that the locks need to rotate 90 degrees around both the xProduct prompt link to nested parts
Does anyone know of a way to be able to turn multiple nested 3D draw tokens on and off via the product prompt. I have a custom product that I would like to be able to switch on/off "machine only parts" to "drawing only parts" & back. I have the machineFEATURE REQUEST Item Numbers as Whole Values
Due to label space we use, we try to minimize usage by setting the numbers to 1, 2, 3 instead of 1.00, 2.00. It would be nice if in Toolbox Setup/Options at the Sequence location if we can choose whole integer (1, 2, 3...) Or how many decimal placesFinishing
Does anyone use reports to calculate stain and finish for wood/ veneer parts? How does everyone calculate finish in MV?Model Space Labels
Hi. Can someone please help with getting the text to display to the correct scale. See attached image. I'm using the default template shipped with MV 22.0317. Toolbox 2019. I've changed 'annodisplay' to 0 and 1 and neight make a difference!!using metric
Is there a rule of thumb for using metric? 36" equals 914.4mm Is it proper to input 914mm and do not use a decimal, I am thinking you round-up and round-down .5 and below: DOWN .6 and above: UPNext Page
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