ACCESS PANEL FINGER HOLE
why is it when i add an access panel and check the box for finger hole i don't get the hole?
Extruded products problem
How do I get this to accept the screw holes in the top plate, but not be dadoed by the vertical divider? For context, here is the section view: and an iso: Thanks! FYI - the top plate is 0.01" away from the vertical divider. Not even touching it.
Moving imported room to another project
Hi all, We are outsourcing some of our work and when receiving the exported rooms from the drafting I would like to have them in our project to keep everything together. how do I move an imported room to it's proper project? Thanks!
Solid Model Analyzer - Material named "-BLOCK"
I used Solid Model Analyzer to create a Microvellum product from a 3D model created with Solid Modeling Tools. Some parts had its material name changed to "-BLOCK" instead of the material I assigned it in the 3D model. Some of these parts are just simple
Syncing project level and library level materials
In project specifications window - When copying a material file to a new specification group, and since that original specification group was created, new library (template) materials have been created/existing have been modified - the copy selection
Best way to create Multi Drawer Sink Cabinet
Hi everyone, Need to create a 4 drawer sink cabinet that has a open space in the middle for plumbing, and the drawer fronts overlay, not sure the best way to create this using the library. See attached drawings for what I need to build. I was thinking
How to draw cabinets plan view not associated to wall (island cabinets) in Foundation library
Curious how to do this. We have cabinets back to back so do I need to draw 2 microscopic walls as a work around?
Minor Cosmetic Issue - Theme Colors Vary by Workbook
The color options for cell formatting are different between workbooks. The F! and W! workbooks are the same, and all others use a 2nd selection of colors. We like to try to color code our lookuptables, and this would be easier if we had the same color
How do you remove line boring associated with fixed shelf?
I have created a tall cabinet that needs several adjustable shelves, with one fixed shelf in the middle. The fixed shelf uses cams and standard adjustable shelf line boring. I have created the cabinet with line boring in the correct locations on the side
Cheat Sheet for Categories Types in Database
Is there a cheat sheet somewhere for all of the Types in the database of the categories table? I find myself often having to sort through this and find/fix things, and a cheat sheet would be helpful, as there are a ton!
Creating Spec Groups .
Is there a section or video where I can get more info on creating spec groups ? I have attached a spec group with multiple laminate colors . The spec group created for the product is in the left column and the right column is the global setting for that
Thermofoil Part Companies that utilize MV
Does anyone know of a thermofoil part company (outsourced parts) that utilizes MV? I have a project that the casework is TF. I'm having to draw each part for a TF company. I've got about 100 individual parts to draw. It seems like if I could find
The Microvellum Bookshelf!
Hey everyone! The results are in! We had some great feedback and interest in starting a book club. Join us, November 17th at 9:00 AM PST, for a kick off event to discuss the details of the Microvellum Bookshelf. We'll also discuss what our first book
Finger Pull
Is there a way to create a NEW Finger Pull profile? I changed the Finger Pull.DWG local BLOCK in a room to have a 30° chamfer [1" angled flat] vs the R0.5 radius, (See pics) I don't want to change the default Finger Pull.dwg inside of [..Microvellum Data\Graphics\Profiles\]
Melamine Frame Doors
Hi everyone! I am trying to program a a melamine frame door, actually modify the Solid Wood Door subassembly, to allow us to build 5pcs melamine doors in house. I have it almost ready to go but am stuck on the groove for the panels. We would like to use
Save to Room
You know when you make a change via product prompts, sub assembly prompts or part properties & you can select "Save current row/this sub assembly" or "Save to product" or "Save to Project"? I was thinking a "Save to Room" option would be very helpful,
Change DIM to front from back for island cabinets
How do I change this in the foundation library? In 50.7 there was an option in product prompts we used all the time. I want to be able to do it just for certain cabinets.
Changing the Chamfer Angle of Corner Cabinet
Hi there, I'm needing to fit a very small space with a corner cabinet that has a 51 degree angle, but the angle is set at 45 degrees and I can't seem to change it. Does anyone know how to do this? Or do you know another way to fit that cabinet in (it
Radius corner at an angle with SMA??
Here is a part I am trying to accomplish with Solid Model Analyzer. It is a radius filler corner on the end of a seating area. The front of the seating area has an angle on it. As it comes to the end it is radiused but yet fallows the angle on the front
Now Hiring - Microvellum Engineer - Memphis, TN
Old City Millwork is seeking a Microvellum Engineer. Enjoy turning ideas into reality? Do you strive for perfection? Would you like being part of a creative team that builds high-end products for people who will admire them for years to come? If so, our
2D Editor Hatch Polyline
I'm having an issue when applying a hatch to a polyline in 2D editor. It doesn't clean out the area like it should. Usually I can use the 4 sided route token and turn on pocketing. That works but using 2D editor isn't. What determines the offset of the
Feature Request - Report groups
Please add a way to specify a specific printer for the report. I have some reports I direct to a color printer. Thanks.
Drawer Box Dowel location
We make our drawer boxes out of 3/4" white mela PB with dowels. I have some interior subassemblies drawers I added into a cabinet and I am making the back to be 2-3" higher than the sides higher, I can't figure out how to change the dowel holes. This
Does/would anyone listen to Podcasts?
This may be going out on a limb, but does anyone here listen to podcasts? If there were a podcast more directly related to our industry and what we do as millwork engineers, would that interest anyone?
Legra Box Drawer
Hi, I have drawn up a kithcen full ove legrbo drawer, I have never usd these drawers before,. My boss decided to change all the drawers drom 500 to 550. Now wher or how the hell do I creat 550 legrabox, at the moment I am enjoying an afternooon of playin
Seeking an On-site Millwork Detailer / Draftsperson with Microvellum Experience
Provincial Store Fixtures Ltd. is looking for Millwork Detailer / Draftsperson. We are located in Mississauga, ON, Canada and specialize in custom architectural millwork. www.psfltd.com NOW HIRING 2 FULL TIME MILLWORK DETAILERS! PROVINCIAL STORE FIXTURES has
Product weight
Is there a way to set weights to specific materials or hardware to establish the total weight of a given product. We need a way to present this to clients per product. There is a weight prompt in the products but it's empty. I've also found Global
Creating formula for boring holes for name tags on drawer fronts
Hi, I'm trying to create a formula for a cabinet in my library that's going to get a name tag on the drawer fronts (it's a drawer bank for a dispensary where they storage the goods). We are making about 70 of these dispensaries and the cabinet might grow
Microvellum Community Book Club
What's up everyone! This is something that has been on my mind for quite a while; and after our Showcase event with Bruce Humphrey and some discussions that followed after that event, we thought it would be cool to create a Microvellum Community book
Construction Method for Toe Kick Box Assembly
Hi There, Is there a setting to get dado joints for all the parts of the toe kick box base ? So sleepers at sides, toe kicks at front and cleats at top all have dado. Thank you.
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Report Groups
Hi Is the option to Setup Report Group work? Whenever i it, i get a error message after clicking the ''Add'' Thank you
Microvellum Engineering & Submittal Services
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nesting optimization
Hello, When using the foundation library, I'm not sure what I have turned off or on in the settings but during processing, all the different materials have complied into the one composite.dwg file rather than under each individual material file name
Color Code Materials?
Is there an easy way to tell different materials on a single product/or across different products in the same job in the model space? I just have an idea that if different materials can show different colors in the model space, it would make it easier
Microvellum Data Dictionary
Hello Microvellum Community! I wanted to share with you a very important resource available on the MV Knowledge Base. The Microvellum Data Dictionary is a detailed reference of the data structures used by Microvellum. It contains report table definitions
Problem With Solid Modeling Tools
I have encountered a new problem with SMT and am hoping someone can help. I would like the inner rib of the diewall (purple part in attached image) to be mortised for the studs. I have the stud extended into the rib 1/4" in the profile the same as I would
Looking for a Material Report with sheet totals based on Material Code, not Material Name.
Hello! I hope to create a material report that pulls in sheet totals based on the Material Code, not material name. Does anyone have an example of this that they are willing to share? Thanks, Jason
Dynamic Product Images as files
I know Dynamic Product Images are created in model tab for printing. But is it possible to save Dynamic Product Images as files as in parts' DXF and PNG files?
Setup for multiple pass tool error(No nested router has been selected in the tool file)
I have setup a mutliple pass tool for all the board we use We use a 10mm compression tool and then a 10mm finishing tool Once I create a work order and process the parts its comes up with an error -No nested router has been selected in the tool file.
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