Anyone else Having problems with images?
I have been trying to insert and attach images but i am not able too. I am not over the 40mb file limit. The last one i tried to upload was only 12kb. I am thinking it may be a file format issue. Anyone else having a problem or is this just me?Removing an extra sheet of material from a nest
If I rearrange the parts of a nest to eliminate the need for a sheet of material I would like to find a way to remove it from the nest. Using UPDATE ALL NEST will leave the original program unchanged and the extra sheet of material in the summary.Add WallOffset to Prompt Bar
You know how some products have "Height Above Floor" in the bar at the bottom of the prompts window? And you can add it to a product that doesn't already have it? There is another great feature called "Wall Offset". I would like it to be included on that bar too right next to "Height Above Floor". It would be nice if we could add any variable we wanted to that bar. Tried to attach image and insert image and somehting is stopping me.Add Hyperlink datatype
Would it be possible to add a hyperlink datatype for use in product prompts. This would allow us to direct our designers and drafters to lots of extra information during the design process. I am sure there are other areas that this would be useful for as well that other users will come up with.Hardware to work like the other materials (sheets & Solid)
Why do we need to duplicate hardware names adding the negative symbol to not have it load in the work order? Why doesn't the Hardware file work like the rest of the Cutparts file? Sure would mark setting up new hardware faster (two times faster) ;). Maintaining the different hardware is also an issue, when a token change is made in one hardware its not always that the change gets made in the matching one (this is a real pain). Or 'em I doing it wrong? Right now we set a hardware and copy it andTemporary Processing Station Changes
I would like it if changes made to the processing stations from the processing center were not saved outside of the work order without being prompted. Sometimes i like to make tweaks to the processing stations for a specific work order and it would be nice if i didn't need to remember to come back and undo those changes later. Basically when you hit OK on the changes i would like a popup that says something like, "would you like to commit these changes to the tamplate?" or something like that. OtherwiseAU Library Download
Hi ca anyone send the link to download the AU library thanks no links to any of Au DownloadsImproved Show Formula & Product Prompts
I would like to suggest the following imrpovments to the product prompts. I like the how the text box control type turns red when it is formula driven. Can we expand this to other control types? Red Radio Buttons for controls types 2&3 Red Check Marks for control type 4 Red Text for control type 5 I like how i can right mouse and show the formula for a text box control. Can we add this functionality to all control types?Add more fields for materials
It would be really useful if there could be more fields for extra information about materials. Just like comments fields on products or xpart fields for parts. This would allow to give more information in our reports and give more information to the designers while assigning materials.Setting up New Library
I'm in the process of setting up a new Library v50.5. Having trouble with the scaling of the Text and Item Numbers. It's probably a simple, just can't remember how. Also, the grain arrow is shows up on the right drawer fronts even though I do not have a grain spec group selected. Has anyone experienced this when setting up Library 50.5?delete and create Activity station
how to delete duplicate activity stations in the data management which there isn't a delete tab and even if you delete the activity station in the process station its still not deleted in the database management so it wont allow you to edit the activity stationsLost block attributes on a title block, but only on one work station.
We have a materials block in our title block in our template, and of course, all drawings made from it. One of 2 work stations lost the ability to add data to the attributes. It works fine on my work station, but won't open the attributes on any drawing on his work station. He double clicks it, and it just goes into node edit. No attribute window pops up. Does anyone know what could be wrong?Commenting in the Knowledge Base
With the previous Zendesk Knowledge base, we were able to make comments on the articles posted. Now we don't have that option. I would really like to see this come back since the comments of other users on a specific subject can often be helpful.Spline Machining
I'm trying to router some text into a part using a V cutter from an imported PDF, I've created a boundary, Tried converting to polyline as well as using the original spline but no luck on applying routering. Has anyone had any luck in this area? Help would be appreciated.Selective Machining
With Sub Assemblies and Nested Sub assemblies In mind, How do you get machining based on what it is? I have a notch that I like to use on my wood drawer. I use a polyline token in the hardware with the following formula "=IF(S!ProductCode = "C,2,SA,DF","PLINE",IF(N!ProductCode = "C,2,SA,DF","PLINE",0))" The purpose of the formula is: I don't want the token active if the lock is on a door, I only want it if it is on a drawer front. It works for the most part but not all of the time. I need to knowI need to change the dado route in existing product, solid surface tops, to make a double pass for all routes.
I have been in the game for a while and for some reason cannot think of the best way to go about this. We have a drawer full of resharpened bits that can no longer be used on our solid surface due to the resharpening shrinking the diameter of the bits. Right now out dado is set up for a single pass, that with a new bit would create a 1/2" dado. I need to make it double pass so that the resharpened bits can be used. I need to make this a standard on my product, so that it does it eveytime this productEmployee Secure List
At our company, we've never had restricted access to the MV Template, Library Designer, or the Library. Anyone would be able to go in and modify/add/change the Template or Library if they needed. Since taking over our engineering dept., I've come to realize that this might not be the best practice. I recently came upon one of our drafters trying to make a change in one of his projects, but was unintentionally doing this at the template level. Luckily, I saw this and steered him towards the project(Remote Services) Microvellum Engineer
Dear Sir or Madam, I have over 20 years of experience in Custom Fixtures, Commercial Casework, Residential Cabinetry and Architectural Millwork. I have my own Microvellum license. I can offer remote engineering services for an hourly rate. Please contact me at: +1 (201) 399.2210 or e-mail: [email protected] Thank you Respectfully yours, ChristianOption to recall a work order list
I know we can pull up a work order that has already been created but i would like to see an option that would back that up one step. I would like to be able to pull up the work order at the step where you are creating the work order and just selecting your products. SO many times i process a work order and something is wrong and i have to go back and make a correction somewhere and then run it again. But since a change has been made i have to go through the entire process of selecting every singleToolbox.err file location
This is probably a question that only Microvellum staff will know the answer to. How does Toolbox determine where to place the Toolbox.err file? I have had this file show up in so many different locations on my machine and the server it's ridiculous. The latest file was placed in the Graphics\Hardware\Wood Drawer Slides folder. I cannot find anything in Drawing Options > Files that mentions error log files. The path for Log File Location is set to a folder on my C: drive.Process Issue
Snap shot of issuesDrawer Front and shelf opening Calculator
When you are using this function and you change a value to be able to recalculate the items you have set to equal so they can be easily calculated do not recalculate. You have to uncheck a box then recheck it then recalculate as the calculate box is greyed out until you change one of the checkboxes. Ideally, this would function would recalculate on the fly as you change one value or as another solution just never grey out the calculate button so after you make a change you can just hit the calculatePart Properties Visualization Interface
https://community.microvellum.com/portal/kb/articles/introducing-a-new-part-properties-visualization-interface We're running build 20.1.403.642 and definitely do not have this interface. We still have the old interface shown in figure 2. Anyone have this interface? Is this something that wasn't implemented when planned?Saving Subassembly Options
At times when developing a new product and modifying an assembly it would be nice to be able to set a default save level and bypass that step. I have been working on a product where I have modified and saved as new 4 assemblies, these are bay inserts that can be selected and interchanged so there has been a lot of saving and redrawing. At times I would like to just save and redraw to a level without the extra checking and clicking. Or, am I missing something?Engineer/drafter in Inventor and Microvellum
Hi! My name is Bailey Tam and i am the product development engineer for The New Traditionalists and ducduc, we are located in new york city and Torrington,CT. We create children's, residential, custom, and hospitality furniture. We are going to be using microvellum to create our drawings. We currently work with autoCAD and inventor. We outsource our drawings and would like to hear from anyone that has experience in both microvellum and autoCAD that is available and interested in working withEditing materials at project level wo/ changing Library
Hello, Currently To Edit a material I create a copy of the " Green Dot" to Project Level, make my changes and apply to corresponding pointers. Actually replace the Green Dot Material with new Black Dot material. I would like to not have to make a copy every time I need to add/remove a new sheet size. Edit Material is not an option on the Green materials. Sometimes, for whatever reason the Edit Multiple Materials screen open I changes to "Green" material are possible. Problem is I cannot reproduceToolbox 20.1.0526.641 is available today
We are pleased to announce that the update to Build 20.1.0526.641 is now available for Toolbox! This update includes significant stability enhancements, fixes, new features, and other improvements to the software interfaces and overall user experience. Here are a few highlights of this recent build: This build resolves several issues related to the Adjust Wall Length feature. We added a new part preview in the part properties interface. We also added the ability to drag-and-drop an entire libraryHow to Add Dowells to EPB Parts?
I couldn't get a response direct from MV so if anyone can help, I'm trying to create a simple slatted canopy to be fastened by dowels and all cut and machined by CNC and horizontal boring machine. I can create the wall but the none of the options for adding dowels seems to be functioning. Can anyone tell me how to add dowels and have them associate to the adjacent member (just like a stretcher in a cabinet carcass)?Drafting/Engineering Position available in Des Moines, Iowa area
RCS Millwork L.C. a commercial millwork company based in Ankeny, Iowa has an immediate opening for a Drafting/Engineering position. Ideal candidate must have AutoCAD and Microvellum experience. Shop experience is a huge plus. We offer competitive pay, flexible schedule, and a culture of continuous improvement using employee genius. Responsibilities include creating and updating shop drawings, working with project managers to create material estimates, and working with a team of engineers to continuouslyMicrovellum Programmer
We are looking for a Microvellum Programmer. We are located in Landover, Maryland. If you're interested contact Chris at (301) 341-2500 ext. 312.Add a column in Overdrive Pro that shows the room each product is in.
When you are open in the whole project it shows every product. The rooms are sub cagetories to the project. When looking to find which room a cabinet is in, you have to click and search each room. It would save considerable time if the root listing for the project had a column for the room the cabinet is in. Then it would be simple to look up the cabinet number and see which room it is in.AutoCad Modeling Operation Errors
Not sure if this is an issue with working remotely or issue with toolbox or autocad but whenever i do a redraw or a file save i get a long delay and on the command line it is showing a modeling operation error - error code 40002 and 109028. Ways to resolve is just wait it out and sometimes it will come back. I have also logged out of my remote session and when i log back in the error seems to unlock itself. i never noticed the issue until the recent update of moving to the 20.1.417.642 build.Product drawing random lines
I have a product that I made with the solid model analyzer that is placing lines in the shape of a rectangle at the 0,0,0 coordinates. Separate lines, not polylines. The rectangle measures 1/2" w x 3/4" h. I've been able to determine that it is being created by the interaction of the DADO machine token on my studs with the top and bottom plates, but I cannot figure out why it's being created. I've attached the saved XLS file of the product if anyone wants to take a look at it and see if they canNot selecting correct tool
Has anybody else had an issue with the routing tool not being correct in the machine files. I have MDF cutters set up for MDF, and the correct tool names in the MDF material file, yet when it is processed and sent to the CNC its reverting back to the default Particle board cutter.Need to Fix Blind Corner Cabinets Door Size and Location (Hinge is in the not located properly in 3D)
I had created a topic and I belive a ticket back in the old sytem but it was never fully fixed. https://community.microvellum.com/portal/ticket/150525 https://microvellum.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/requests/109060 While the updated formulas work when doing a using the wrap around blind hinges if you need to use a return panel the door sizing gets thrown off. Also, making these changes so the door is now an overlay door then makes the “Blind reveal” prompt in these cabinets off as well since it doesn’tHow to reference a variable in the project wizard
I need to reference a variable in the project wizard called "Overlay Fillers". There is a checkbox for this and I want to make some things conditional to whether this box is checked. How would I make such a reference in the formula?Stimulsoft Report Code
In the old version of stimulsoft reports supplied you could click on the code tab and edit code of the report manually. In the new version, I cannot find where to do this anywhere. Any direction would be appreciated. ThanksSpecification Component improvements.
I have two suggestions i would like to make as improvements for the project specification groups setup menu. The first is when assigning components to specification groups, it would be nice if i only needed to select the specification group instead of expanding the group and selecting the specific sub component. The second is, the list of components on the right side of the menu. I would like the ability to open and edit the directly instead of selecting the specification group that is using theCopying rooms between projects
We have a customer who would like to order another set of exam room cabinets. We want to create a new project for this order and would like to copy only the exam room cabinets from the old project. Can I copy a room from an old project into a new project?Profile Pic
So i was trying to change my profile pic. The first thing i tried didn't work. I wanted to see if it was the image or the system so i tried another image i had on my computer. This one worked. Since then i have tried to change it and while it has changed on my profile page, when i go to make a post i still see the original image that uploaded.Next Page
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