Parametric Radiuses using Bulges
Hi Everyone, I'm stumped! I'm trying to create a a parametric part, routed on 3 sides with a radius on two corners. I have all of my points mapped out using the VECTORS and PNT functions, and am getting chamfered corners because I have not entered anyFlatshot Competing Command's
What is causing this pop-up window? What is an AcCoreSection?Maintenance Updates for Toolbox 2019 Coming to an End in March 2022
As of March 1, 2022, Microvellum will officially stop producing maintenance updates for Toolbox 2019 licensed software. This decision to end the development of software updates for Toolbox 2019 aligns with Microvellum's development strategy to includeTrue Shape Slider
Can someone explain to me the logic behind the true shape nest slider puzzle?Cabinet not saving to library properly.
After customising a library cabinet, I have tried saving it back to the library - AU_Premium_Library_20_1_2 . Everything seems fine until I go to insert the new customised cabinet into a new Project. Some of the information that was set up reverts toIs it possible to change the name of the KV brackets and standards?
For example, we use a Shelf Standard KV 82 White 78 in. . What we actually order is a PRO DSPROSPRDBL-78WH. All I want is to have the PRO name show up on my hardware report for ordering. The lookup tables don't seem to have much on these particular hardwareNew Release Available Today: Toolbox 2022 Build: 22.1.0307.641
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Why is there such a great distance from the products origin point to where it is placed?Spreadsheets (Part 3) - Wood Hacks 13
In this Wood Hacks episode you will learn how to use the Function Arguments and Formula Editor interfaces to read, reverse-engineer, or write formulas.Spreadsheets (Part 2) - Wood Hacks 13
In this episode of Wood Hacks, James Drury describes some of the tools available within the spreadsheet, like icons and shortcut menus, and gives brief examples of how and when you may need to use them.Programmable Mice - Wood Hack S1:E2
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Hi guys, Do you have any recommendation about what software to use to help streamline processes related to manufacturing, time tracking, job costing, task tracking, project management and more, and at the same time it's compatible with Microvellum. RightIs there a way to diff two library components?
Does anyone know a way to compare two library components that will show where values differ on their variables. For example, being able to tell two Global components might only differ between their drawer variables, or two material/cutparts only differExample of optimization
I have attached an example of the need for the ability to nest parts within parts. Large window area 61.5x25.5 that is cut out. There are a lot of parts on this project that would fit and to make matters worse there are a lot of these on this project.Drawing Countertops
Hello all, I am looking for a tutorial about how to draw countertops. I assumed there would be one on this knowledge base, but after searching "tutorial countertops" and coming up with nothing, I thought I'd ask. I have attempted to draw some (withoutAdding Item Numbers to 2D Drawings
G,day All. I have added draw block 2D Item Symbol to my cross section 2D instructions promps in Edit Design Data. I am unable to get them to reflect the original number of the sourse product. Any help much appreciated. Cheers. PS. I am using MicrovellumScrap Parts should not increase yield.
I have noted a few times where the program decided to use a 5x12 instead of a 4x8 when all the parts on the 5x12 would have fit on a single 4x8. This is caused by the fact that scrap parts are considered as if they increase the yield of the sheet. Therefore,SML and Layers Properties
Where do I find in the "Knowledge Base" info explaining the string?Engineer/Drafter Needed
Madera Millwork is a Family owned Commercial Millwork Shop located in San Antonio, Texas. We are currently looking to fill a position of need immediately due to an existing Employee Retiring. Madera offers full-time employment, Medical Benefits, Bonuses,EPB PLATE JOINTS
Where in SM Tools do I find how to set the Top & Floor plates to have the same locations for seams?New Release Available Today: Build 21.2.0111.641
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I am using EPB for Die Wall construction along with drawing AutoCAD Solids in MV. I don't have the latency if I am using AutoCAD to draw my solids, it is when I am using MV that I experience the latency. Trying to understand if the latency is a combinedAny links or video on converting 3d scans to a Misc Part?
The scans follow the wall detail so its not a perfect arc. My problem seems to be that when I go to create a boundary from my scanned points to create my part shape , cad does not like all the vertices and starts to do different weird things. I am assumingMicrovellum Engineering & Submittal Services
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Hello, I recently made a created a 900 multi pass tool using my default router (1/2" DIA). My intention is to cut 1 3/16" material in 2 passes. I made a 1 3/16" Top and used the multi-pass tool to cut pockets/squares into it for trash bins that wouldMV Bookshelf - February 2022: "The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People" by Stephen R. Covey
Happy Ground Hog Day! With February now underway it's time to get another discussion started on our book for the month: "The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People" by Stephen R. Covey. I'm really looking forward to this reading this book. I have never readExpress tools meniu
Hello, Sometimes when I make drawings I need commands from the menu Express Tools. I saw on YouTube that the "acetmain" file needs to be uploaded. Can anyone tell me if they have done this without any issues with how the Microvellum program works? TCopy in Product List
Hi I though it was a bug and was later fixed in recent build, but we used to be able to copy cabinets from room to rooms in the Product List tab and they would keep the same items numbers. But after a update, now the items numbers keep incrementing.Reversing the direction of the tool direction on 2n passage.
Hi, actually we are getting the lip on the board while CNC machine does its second passage on the board. One of the technician told us that if we reverse the direction of second passage it will go away. So my question is by any chance someone can pleaseHow do you "revert" subassembly changes from Library Designer to past projects in Foundation Library?
We are using foundation library, and maybe some have noticed, dovetail drawers are not in there. I have added a global and changed the cut sizes in library designer to reflect what we need to construct dovetail drawer boxes. I did this very recently andSolid Model Analyzer not picking up on 3mm material
I'm having issues with getting a simple countertop working, wondering why the 3mm is not getting recognized here.Adjustable Shelf Conflict
When I run a tall cabinet with adjustable shelves, and one of the shelves is near a cabinet door hinge, we get a weird route near the corner of the shelf. Is there a way to avoid this? It is the depth of the hinge cup route.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.Divide an Arc
I'm looking for some tips on how to divide an arc. I am using the "DIVIDE" command, but it doesn't seem like it is doing anything. I also read that after the "DIVIDE" command, you should use the "DDPTYPE" command to get the division points to show. WhenTrash Pull Out
I'm sure others have done the same. But, I made a simple trash pull out for customers due to the supply shortage on the KV ones that we normally order. Curious to hear what others do and what other members cnc in house versus outsourcing.Error: Index was outside the bounds of the array
Every once and while we get an item that constantly errors upon edits and redraws "Index was outside the bounds of the array" Rebuild the walls, rebuild the product, make adjusts and it recreates the item but continues to error. Any ideas of what to checkAdd Read Only on MV Files, CUTX, CTPX, EDGX, HWRX etc
I am not talking about DWG read only, we already have that from AutoCAD. I am talking about having read only built into MV for it's files to prevent two users from being able to open a product, a subassembly, a spec group file at the same time and make2D Section Dimensions
When I draw a 2D cross-section of a product, the dimensions for the doors and drawer fronts are anchored to the face of the cabinet rather than the face of the door or drawer front. Is there a way to change this?Added Zero layers while working in EPB
Can someone explain how/why these layers are automatically being created, while I an working in EPB?Next Page
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