Hatching
Is there a way of having walls automatically plot with hatching in paper space
Drawer Box Depths Inconsistent
Hello! I was recently editing a cabinet and went to change the drawer box depth, when I realized that there are two numbers displayed for essentially the same drawer box. I was wondering if someone could explain this to me. The cabinet was a 1 Door, 1
Higher true shape slider results in duplicate identical nests
I have discovered that increasing the true shape slider to the middle (or higher) results in nests with a quantity of one. This is quite wasteful when there are identical nests. For instance, a recent project only had one nest to be run twelve times
Updating Library
How to transfer Global Variables from OLD Library to NEW Library
Wood Hacks: Spreadsheets (Part7 )
In this episode of Wood Hacks, learn more about Workbook Designer, its tools and when to use it over Edit Design Data.
Allow us to enter a Quantity when using "New Empty Product"
Just a small feature request. It would be nice if the "New Empty Product" dialog had the ability to enter a quantity of that product at that time. Example below: We have a subset of users that make non-library cutlists a lot through the Product List and
SMA Parts - Adding Machining
Hello! I have added a bunch of parts into a Project and need to add machining on certain surfaces. I have done this in the past to a limited extent but what is the best way to determine what face of the part I am working with? For Example: If I copy the
Annotation
Hi all, Is there a best practice for bringing in Item numbers to paperspace when using viewbase? Seems tidious to manually number each cabinet with constant reference to model space. Cheers Redge
Selective Machining with the Part Name Filter Question
I am working on setting up a doweled drawer box and have a question regarding the machining for locks. With our existing drawer sub-assemblies we cut a 3 sided notch all the way through the sub-front of the drawer for the lock body, this cutout was driven
Drawing Tabs
The drawing tabs have disappeared from the top left side of the screen. How do i get them back?
OOPs
Link for latest update is 404. Well at least for me this morning.
How to update the Estimation Type?
How is the Estimation_Type updated? Each time I change the Estimation_Type in either the F! spreadsheet or via the MicroManager Company Data interface the value resets when MicroManager is closed and reopened.
Adding doweling under drawer bottom?
I am assuming that there is a default setting for drawer boxes not to dowel under the bottom deck level, as shown in the photo. I have some drawer boxes, 8 drawer bank, and the drawers themselves only measure from 1.5" to 1.75" tall. My problem is that
New drawer slide, hinge and mounting plate.
How do I add a new drawer slide, hinge and mounting plate to the Foundation Library?
Warning for cutting into the spoil board
Not sure about you, but I managed to cut a few times into the spoil board. Is there a way, to have some kind of warning, to let you know you that the tool depth is larger than the board thickness? Would be to nice to have some kind of pop-up window when
G-Code Optimization
I expect the answer to this question to be that I would have to modify to the G-Code manually to get what I am seeking, but I am looking to make a calibration block for the operator. This block as multiple operations, drilling, routing, etc. I would prefer
Results: Bookshelf Reading List for Q2:2022
The results are in! Next quarter's reading list will be as follows (order based on number of votes received): April: The Toyota Way by Jeffrey Liker May: How to Lead When You're Not In Charge by Clay Scroggins June: The Power of Discipline
Starting point for beginner
Hello everybody. Just loaded toolbox 2021 and was wondering, can anybody here point me in the right direction to find some good solid tutorials on the basic in's and out's of this program? Thanks in advance.
Subassembly help
Hi all, I'm back to MV after a long absence. I was last with the program in the final months of v6, with about 8 years experience there. A lot has changed. I'm trying to develop a unique trash pull-out drawer for the 1-Drawer base cabinet. I know how
WANTED, on site, Microvellum Detailer and Microvellum Engineer
We are small custom millwork shop located in Lowell, Massachusetts. Majority of our production is for local commercial clients - colleges, hospitals, dental offices and various corporation headquarters. Currently we have openings for a Microvellum Engineer
Wanted- Microvellum Draftsmen
We are looking for someone with experience in Microvellum. The hours are 7:30 am to 4:30 pm Monday to Thursday. 7:30 am to 3:30 pm on Fridays. We are located in Alma, Ontario. Role responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Crafting quality with
Tooling Not Recognized - Nesting
I am having some issues with a panel that has .196" holes. The toolfile is set to drill .19685 holes. I updated it to match exactly. The holes on the composite file match in diameter but it will give the following error when I go to update the machi
Wood Hacks: Spreadsheets (Part 6)
In this episode of Wood Hacks, learn more about spreadsheets (subassembly and nested subassembly workbooks) and how to create custom parametric products!
Router through clearance
What's the difference between the router/vertical drill clearances in the globals and the values in the toolfile? I guess my main question is, what happens during processing with the post? Do they get summed? Is the larger value used?
Moving Upper Cabinets
I am trying to create a pantry using a 3-drawer base cabinet and a 2 door upper with no gap between the 2 cabinets but am running into an issue of the 2 cabinets overlapping. I am looking to figure out how to adjust the z-axis position of the upper 2
Correct hardware report ?
In my material file I can rename ( custom name ) sheet goods in the library and push them over to the left to update the project with those sheet goods . I cannot do the same with the hardware . If I rename my pulls to a custom name in the library and
Parts Houdini Themselves - SMA
I am using the SMA tool to import a 3D desk. There are a few panels that are refusing to work with the sheet stock that has been setup within the global library. When I use another sheet it will create the panel, but I need this part to be labelled correctly.
Edging parts.
I am not sure if its been brought up before now, but I would think it would be a good idea to get a EDGE ALL ROUND button in part properties.
22.1.0307.641 Edge Band Issues
I just changed the edge banding on all my doors and drawer fronts to 3mm pvc. I just discovered that when doing that, the edge banding is changed for these parts in every spec group even if the spec group has a different material file. I thought maybe
Wood Hacks: Spreadsheets (Part 3)
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.
Wood Hacks: Spreadsheets (Part 2)
In this Wood Hacks episode, you will learn how to navigate to, and operate within, the local Workbook with the use of spreadsheets.
Wood Hacks: Spreadsheets (Part 5)
In this Wood Hacks episode, you will learn how to navigate to, and operate within, the local Workbook with the use of spreadsheets.
Machining overlapping issue
Hey, all! To give some background to my question, I design cabinets and the question revolved around door hardware machining and fixed shelf machining. Is there a way Microvellum can at least give an error if specific parts are intersecting? I would love
Survey: Bookshelf Reading List for Q2
Alright everyone, it's time to select the books to read for April, May, and June. Please take a minute to fill out this survey. The top three books will be added to the upcoming reading list. Thanks everyone for participating!
Does anyone have a recommendation for a saw that is compatible with the Microvellum saw report?
Hey guys, Does anyone have a recommendation for a saw that is compatible with the Microvellum saw report? We just want to see if we can cut laminate from that report automatically. Thanks in advance for any input.
Face 6 flip sheet issue
Hi guys we keep having the same issue happen when running face 6 flip sheets as you can see in the photos attached. I have made these pieces overdramatic to what happens when running the program. I know the issue is from the sheet not sitting in the exact
MV Bookshelf - March 2022: "The DevOps Handbook" by Gene Kim, Jez Humble, Patrick Debois, and John Willis
No leap year this year, so today is the first day of March; and that means it's time for the next book-of-the-month! "The DevOps Handbook: How to Create World-Class Agility, Reliability, and Security in Technology Organizations" by Gene Kim, Jez Humble,
Link two products in a project
Hi Everyone, I have a situation where I have multiple products and their dimensions depend on each other. For example, Product A height and Product B height are in some proportion with each other. My question is if there is any way to link some parameters
A few questions for countertop products
Hi There, I am in process of building a corian countertops library and encounter following questions and hopeful someone can help with. Pline Machining token-- How to turn it on and off based on the product prompts. e.g. For the "Route a Circle" machining
2D Part Editor Failure - Creates Multiples of the Original Drawing
I am editing a part of a cabinet with 2D Part editor and when I go to re-draw the part and return to the original model it creates 2 new drawing tabs from the original file and they show as locked as I am already editing the original file... Not sure
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