How to Add Identification to Nested Parts
We nest a lot of die wall studs and irregular parts both by the solid model analyzer and coping from AutoCAD to bSolid. We are looking for a way to identify the parts as they are removed from the table. We do not have a labeller on our CNC at this time.
VIMEO Master Class
I notice that the videos in Master Class are locked. How is access gained, to view them?
FEATURE REQUEST: Improvements for Subassemblies with Values in the Prompt Value Column
When trying to modify subassemblies using the Show Subassembly Prompts interface, if you modify a prompt value that is being used/overwritten in the Prompt Values column your changes will not take effect. For example, if I have a product, say a Master
Extruded Hardware
I am trying to add a few pieces of extruded hardware for a display case I am making. The item width and heights will be based on the overall display case width and height. I have tried adding the items as a hardware item, but that leads me to a static
SURVEY: AWI Standards
Here is a link to a LinkedIn survey. I'd like to know how many companies are AWI certified, if you follow the standards but aren't certified, or if you don't follow them or don't need to follow them. I'd appreciate some more feedback on this, so if you
MV Bookshelf - August 2022: "Kaizen" by Sosuke Takahashi
After reading several books now on lean manufacturing, it's apparent that lean is not simply a practice, it's a philosophy. In the Toyota Way, we learned the principles to developing a lean culture within a company. Kaizen takes things a bit further.
2D Drawing Instructions (Part 1) - Wood Hacks S1:E4
Hi Friends, How many of you find yourselves spending too much time manually dimensioning, notating and detailing your shop drawings? How many times have those manual details been forgotten? And how many times have those forgotten manual details caused
Scaling MV Blocks - Foundation library
How do you correct MV blocks that are coming in extra large? This stove is coming in at about 75ft wide, a little bigger than what's needed.
New Release Available Today: 22.1.0831.641
We are happy to announce that the update to build 22.1.0831.641 is now available! This Toolbox release addresses a variety of resolutions among different user interfaces, hardware, and saw barcodes and labels. For more information regarding these features
Reported edge banding quantity on partially processed products is incorrect
In our manufacturing reports (Work Order Summary & Edge Banding Report) the edge quantity always comes up as required quantity for an entire cabinet, including cabinet box and doors/fronts. This means in case we have to partially re-do a work order (i.e.
Materials for Reception Desks, etc
So I do not use any solid modeling tools, I use the stock extruded products for my die walls etc. A large portion of the time the construction methods are the same but the materials change. While the materials are pretty easy to designate for the die
How to build this product
Is the Foundation Library set up to build this from their "MASTER"?, I don't see a "Empty Starter" Or do I build it as a solid and let MV analyze it. The goal is to save it as a parametric product.
Efficiency of material use
Our CNC operator informed me the MV drawings will use two sheets to cut out when only one sheet would be necessary if he could manually rotate and move parts to be cut so they are arranged to fill one sheet instead of burning two sheets. This action is
Beyond X,Y & Z axis
Does anyone have any experience in using Microvellum to generate programs for machining centers that have capabilties beyond XY & Z? Considering such an addition but need to know if Microvellum is adept in that area.
Isolate/Show/Hide Command not working
Hi All, We recently ( finally...) upgraded to 2022 AC/MV from 2018...and are starting the process of setting up and using the new update... When drafting/drawing I use the Isolate/Show/Hide command LOTS to check certain products/parts etc...ie adding
New Release Available Today: 22.1.0825.641
We are happy to announce that the update to build 22.1.0825.641 is now available! This release introduces two new features one being the Library Update Utility and the other one being a Material Processor. For more information regarding these features
Machining Fixed Shelves that have Gaps
I need to drill some holes for my magic wire shelves. I've experimented with a few different tokens such as the Associative Construction Holes, Associative Drawer Slide Holes, and Adj. Shelf Holes. Each one of these has solved one problem, but created
FLATSHOT on complex products
Does anyone successfully use the FLATSHOT tokens on complex products like die walls? The whole idea seems really cool, to be able to use these live images on reports and tags, but when I try it out every now and then, it never seems to get me what I want
Microvellum Submittal Services
Dear Sir/Madam, With over 25 years of experience, we offer remote engineering & submittal services for an hourly rate. We have over 5 years of experience on Microvellum engineering, 10 years on CNC programming such as Nested Based and Point to Point
Microvellum Submittal Services
Dear Sir/Madam, With over 25 years of experience, we offer remote engineering & submittal services for an hourly rate. We have over 5 years of experience on Microvellum engineering, 10 years on CNC programming such as Nested Based and Point to Point
Rotate Nested Parts
Recently our CNC operator point of that it would be nice if the the parts in the nest were rotated 180 deg so the backs of the cabinet where against our fence instead of the face of the cabinet. See image below for example. Is there away to tell microvellum
Feature Request
On-screen Prompt for Add Comment to part. Click on the part type the comment and then save.
D for DIM was totally working for months!
When I type my custom pgp alias 'D' for the AutoCAD 'DIM' command, I now get the attached message. There's nothing missing!! All layers, dimension styles and text styles are available. This occurs in multiple drawings. New drawings from our template
FEATURE REQUEST - Hardware "Drill From Opposite Side" on BORE Token
I do not see that the option exists to "Drill from Opposite Side" on hardware, but it would be very helpful for us if it did. Since it is on other machine tokens, is it possible to add it to the hardware ones? Since this option doesn't exist, we are
Error
Hello, Has anyone encountered this message? I want to specify that I have not deleted any product from this project. ''Object reference not set to an instance of an object'' (in the attached window the message is in French but it is the same thing). This
Adding CNC Macros to Gcode automatically
Quite often I'm required to machine components without machining a perimeter cut such as a sink cut out in a buyout post formed countertop. When creating machining in the composite drawing which has no perimeter part cut the macro to move the tool to
Updating Hardware Drawings
I've had this issue before and can't remember how to resolve it. The issue is when I create new hardware and attach a 3D drawing with it, then some some reason I have to modify that drawing, I can't get the modification to update with that hardware. I
The Use of Solid Modeling Tools
James: You have a hour+ video on the topic. Do you have a link for being able to download it?
Manual or Guides
Hey All, I am looking for any 1st party or 3rd party literature or guides for Microvellum. I am unable to find any resources other than the knowledgebase. I understand that the software at the core is based on AutoCAD, but the additional functions are
New Exchange podcast episode, Are You Ready?
Looking for a CAD/CAM software, but don't know where to start? In this Exchange podcast episode, industry experts discuss the questions to ask and what to consider when looking for a software solution, while helping to answer the question, "Are you ready?".
FEATURE REQUEST: Replace Products in Product List (Overdrive Pro) and MicroManager Project Editor
Would be nice to have the feature "Replace Products" included in the Product List (Overdrive Pro) and within the Project Editor in MicroManager. https://community.microvellum.com/portal/en/kb/articles/using-the-replace-products-command-in-microvellum
MV Engineer/Manager needed in Woodinville, WA
website: www.nwwi.biz Northwest Woodworks is an established millwork and custom casework company located in Woodinville, WA, seeking a MV engineer, preferably with management experience, but willing to train if you are looking to boost your career. Northwest
Hardware PLINE to Machine Token
How would I convert a PLINE to be relative to a hardware piece? I've seen it done before, basically you are drawing the path on how you want the cutout to be, and my last drafter was doing a find and replace then attaching the updated PLINE to new hardware
Dims on MV wall
I am new to MV, and I am just trying to figure everything out. When I Draw a MV wall, the wall is not dim'd in the length, Why would that be?
Give choice to change the part quantity in processing station
I would like MV have a choice for cnc programmer to change part quantity in processing station. For batch job or for replacement part. I don't want to process all the quantity, i only want to do 1 or 2 or 3... see below image for change quantity.
Master Cut Report Question
Hi, I'm trying to get the master cut report to only display a specific material name. All I've done is added a condition statement: {Parts.MaterialName = ".75 Hardwood - [6]"} Eventually its going to just be our face frame material, however when I run
Freelance Shop Drawings
Looking for help with shop drawings through Microvellum on a contract basis. Is anyone interested or willing to share a contact?
Come see us at IWF 2022!
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August's virtual events
Coming up this month... What to Consider When Investing in CNC Technology, Q&A Drop-In Session and more! Virtual events are the perfect opportunity to learn more about our software, have discussions with industry experts and find answers to any questions
Add Hardware to Subassembly Library
Does anyone have information on how to add hardware items to the subassembly library? Thanks
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