What Is It That Makes What You Do Enjoyable?
I'm curious to see what people have to say about what they enjoy most about working in the woodworking industry and/or Microvellum. I know for me, I’ve always enjoyed learning something new. It was always fun to find a new way to do something, or using
machine time
is there a way to tell how long it takes the router to run a particular nest?
Windows 11
Does anyone know if MV is OK to run on Windows 11? Has anyone on here updated and had issues or has been working as normal (Win 10).
Drawer Front Overlays
im needing to modify a existing project that some one started. what i need to do is change the drawer front overlay which is leaving a 1/4" reveal to a 1/16" reveal? it shouldn't be a globe setting because we don't do 1/4" reveals not sure why this guy
Turn off Bottom edge for Wall cabinets
Does anyone know how to turn off the edging for wall cabinet bottom? We use under panels to cover so don't need to edge. Thanks Luke
Nest Tabbing
I'm new to tabbing in MV and trying to figure out why I get a zig-zag border cut on one edge of my parts where there is a tab placed. I thought it was an issue with my lead in/ lead out of the part, but it is doing this weird cut on one sides. My lead
Does Edit Design Data Save to Library Level?
I am changing many drawing tokens for all of our carcasses in various drawing views. It is easier and quicker to work in Edit Design Data versus Part Properties. My question is if changes made in edit design data save to library level? You don't get the
Associative dadoes on non-standard edges
Is it possible to add associative operations to parts with non-rectangular shapes, i.e. more than 4 edges? This just a glass rack for the shop, but I have a good bit of bench seating coming up that this will become important on. What I would like to do
Access Panel to Misc Stater Part?
is it possible to add a access panel to a misc starter part? I want to look for a more efficient way to add access panels to die walls and custom products . I have tried to add to misc starter by adding a subassembly to the part but it is not working
routing a dimple
has anyone used a miterfold bit to rout a 1/32" deep dimple as a screw hole locator. we can do it in Alphacam but i can't get microvellum to do it. probably just my lack of machining experience but i tried to use a drill bit (we use the tapered point
Edit Product Prompts without Redrawing Product
I have seen this asked for before. Putting this out there for the newer user that is not yet comfortable as a spreadsheet user. If you need to change a product prompt but do not want your product to redraw. Open your product list, select the product
December Exchange Event - Die Walls Best Practices
Hey everyone! Join us next week for our last Exchange event for the year! We'll be discussing Die Walls. Come to learn and come to share your processes. Register here! James Drury Technology Advocate MICROVELLUM SOFTWARE FOLLOW US! LinkedIn - Microvellum
Where does MV pull the DXF template from?
Every time we open a DXF, it is zoomed in so far that you can't see any lines. We always have to do zoom-extents to see the drawing. I wanted to change the template so that this wasn't the case, but so far I can't seem to find it. Could someone point
Draw Toe Kick Box
I have recently changed companies I work for and am missing something we used at the previous company. We had a global to draw a simple 3D Box under the base cabinets for elevations and to snap dimensions to. I have added a capture of the global I thought
setting for edge banding
Hi there, We met a issue about the edge banding material set up different with the manufacture dimension. For example, the panel dimension is 2250*605 and should have the edge at 2250&605, one of each. Normally we use 1mm & 2mm edge material, and our
FEATURE REQUEST: Link Vendor to Formula Field for Formula Driven Materials
Currently, any vendors and associated cost break information linked to a Formula Driven Material does nothing. When added to the purchasing cart the vendor list is empty and vendor information and cost break have to be typed in manually. I suggest linking
New Release Available Today: Build 21.1.1210.641
We are happy to announce that the update to build 21.1.1210.641 is now available! This build includes fixes to a handful of issues related to 3D Drawings, Integrated Post Processing, and Reports. Read the complete Release Notes for this build. How to
QUESTION - How do formulated materials affect MV's speed?
We have noticed that opening Library Specification Groups, Projects, Edit Design Data, etc. is MUCH slower, now that we've implemented formulated materials (of which we have A LOT). Do other users experience the same issue? We are still re-building
FEATURE REQUEST - Restrict access to F! (factory) workbook
If this already exists, please let me know... We house a lot of our high-level, background data inside the F! workbook. Currently, I know that you can restrict users from entering Workbook Explorer, but I do not see an option to keep them out of that
How to fit upper cabinets into vaulted space?
Interested in knowing how to fit cabinets or open shelving, etc. to a vaulted ceiling. Is there a way to do this? See attached photo for reference.
Laser templaters
Hi all, Anyone have any experience with laser templaters? We have an old Leica 3D Distro that we have fired up and seems to work with an initial scan but we are open to newer tech if there's value in it with integration to Microvellum. What's out there?
Minor product change for entire project ?
I need to add a color pvc to the rear stretcher for about 250 OPEN base cabinets . How would I go about making this change without having to touch all 250 products? The products are different in width , height and depth but the part is the same , OPEN
Flatshop on Label
I am modifying a product label and have everything set the way I want it except the product image. When I processed the room I checked the Create Flatshot Image box. When I modify the data source in the label designer I cannot find the source for the
Lock/Block access to Spec Group Template
Is there any way to block someone's access to the Spec Group Template, while still letting them draw and change the Project Level Spec Groups? I've spent so much time having to go back in to the Template & Fix things that someone screwed up/changed.
Compression Cutter and Biesse
We've recently installed a brand new Biesse rover S FT 1536 and running a test at the moment. We found that the compression cutter that we are using is leave an unclean edge on (1) or (2) sides of the part along with a lip that is aprox. 1m h x 1m deep
Hardware Files Subfolders
I would like to see a better way of organizing hardware drawing files. The files in the Graphics\Hardware folder are a mess having all been dumped into the root of the folder and will only get worse over time. We can't expect all users to follow a perfect
What value/basepoint is "Bump Product" referencing? How do you change it?
I am going through our catalog and making new cabinets, I have doubled up FE panels in a product to get 1.5" thickness with a FF we will attach. I have now put this panel "outside the cabinet parameters" and it is overlapping products. Not sure if anyone
Computer Builds
Out of curiousity, what hardware do users here have in this PC's that run MV? Might be looking at building a new PC and was wondering what a good baseline would be. I'm sure a supercomputer isn't necessary, but it'd be good know if anyone has had any
Referencing Subassembly Calculated Values
Is there anyway to reference a value in a nested subassembly's workbook in the parent's Local? I know you could set up a variable at a higher level that both could see, but I'm looking to get a value that's been calculated, without copying and mangling
How do you remove a border route?
I have to cut sink cutouts in a various hardwood tops. We are putting the panel on the CNC already cut to size, we just need the sink cut out. I have a multipass set up and everything seems to be good to go. However, I do NOT want it to try and cut out
Layers and Viewpoints
Help!!! I'm having problems here and there on my layers...When i'm in 2d Wireframe, i can see my 3d views but whan i switch over to the hidden or 3D view, My 3D layouts are missing. Ive been having this issue a few times and assume its Layer issues but
Standard page layout for ribbon
Hi All, I have been using the standard MV lay out for the ribbon for years, but through a tech issue it has now gone. I can get it back to a standard AUTO CAD set up but not the original MV ribbon. I am sure someone knows if they can share I would appreciate
New Release Available Today: Build 21.1.1119.641
We are happy to announce that the update to build 21.1.1119.641 is now available! Here are some highlights of what's included in this build: We've added the ability to select and check multiple items at once in the Database Management tree-view. You
WoodWop Tool File
We have a tool file for our Weeke nesting machine that uses the Woodwop language. I would like to slow down feed speed on arcs only but I can't find a way to do that without splitting the plines into multiple rout tokens in Microvellum. I know the command
Cannot Locate Drawing Token for Two Dimensions
I am trying to delete the drawing tokens for the two dimensions in red that are for door/drawer height in our section views. In the cross section prompts for both subassemblies (Door Single Slab & Drawer Front Slab) the only token is the drawblock for
Microvellum Bookshelf Kickoff Recap
For those who may have missed our Microvellum Bookshelf kickoff last week, here's a quick recap: What is the Microvellum Bookshelf? It's an open reading group where you will have the opportunity to grow, learn, share and collaborate with each other on
Introducing the Microvellum Bookshelf Forum!
Hey everybody! We've added the Microvellum Bookshelf as a sub-category (Forum) under the General category! All posts related to the Microvellum Bookshelf will be added to here for easier search-ability and organization. James Drury Technology Advocate
Division Machining on Stretchers
The global file has separate dowel hole machining for divisions at stretchers but I would prefer that the boring pattern be the same on both ends of the division. Is there an easy way to accomplish this?
FACE 5 VS. FACE 6
i have some ceiling panels that have an edge rabbet on the bottom side of the panel but MV processes this as face 6. there is no machining on the other face. we don't flip panels so how do i make this a face 5 operation?
No Valid zone large enough help..!!
Hi, I am trying to process a job to a flatbed CNC and the below message pops up with no NC codes? It is working fine with smaller sheet sizes (2410x 1210mm) though. I assume I need to change some settings in the processing station. Could someone please
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