Job opening for Microvellum Engineer/Drafter
Fineline Carpentry is looking for Lead Microvellum Engineer/Drafter We are a commercial cabinet company located in the San Francisco Bay Area and specialize in custom millwork ranging from standard casework to custom reception desks and wall paneling.
"PL" Tag
Where do I control the PL tag on the door. I want it to come in Annotative and on a different layer. So I don't have to change it everytime I drop in a cabinet.
Length and Width Trim value at Processing Center level
Is there a way to change the amount of trim you want to give to a material at the processing center level without having to go back into library specifications and creating another work order when you change the trim value?
Missing the "Composite" file
I was updating a nest for an error in the machine path and can't seem to find the composite file again? Any Ideas?
Open Position - Millwork Product Engineer / Detailer at CCW Inc.
Are you an enthusiastic team player who thrives in a busy design/manufacturing environment? CCW Inc. is a North American industry leader for custom architectural millwork, casework and interior finishes and we are always looking for passionate individuals
Can't double click text boxes when editing multiple product prompts
I don't see the ability to double click in a text box prompt to choose 2 points on the screen when I edit multiple product prompts. When I select "Access Selected Product Prompts", the typical looking Product Prompts screen is shown, but double clicking
How to change the Machining Token default settings?
How do I change the parameter default settings of Machining Tokens? The attached image shows the default settings for a Straight Line Routing token. The default Tool Number {7} is 101. I want to update the tool number to reference a Global value.
Adding Linebore to Blind Corner Panel
Tried to add a Machining Token for Adjustable Shelf Holes on the inside of a blind corner panel but couldn't get it to work. I ended up drawing the part in 2D and adding the machining there. But is there any reason why this method wouldn't work? Am I
Solid analysed parts are now often twisted in the draw parts in 2d and in the nest.
Scince the update from 2019 -2020 Solid analysed parts are now often twisted in the draw parts in 2d and in the nest. Is there a solution for this or a setting that will prevent this? I continued using 2019 as I could not use 2020 because of this issue
Checklist for loose parts
What options are there for keeping track of parts that ship loose? We need to have everything that ships loose to be accounted for so there's no discrepancies later. Currently, I've been assigning an item number to anything that will ship loose. This
Parts generated in Solid Analyzer?
I have two parts that follow a radius on a floating sink elevation . When I run the Solid Model Analyzer I get 4 parts in my list . Part 2 Part 2 3D Representation Part 5 Part 5 3D Representation When I highlight the Part 2 in the parts properties the
Make Porduct Group from Selection ?
I did a quick search but did not find what I was looking for. I did try this and it seemed to moved the items from the product list view , I dont know where they went , but when I click in the room the products are there. Could I use this to hide items
Products drawn in 2D are all over the place but correct in 3D
Not really sure what I am doing wrong here. I have moved everything by referencing other cabinets (using bump products, MVMOVE, associating to wall, etc) and when I hit draw wall elevation these products go all over the place. I redraw them in 3D to make
HARDWARE
would it be possible to add the A & M hardware support bracket family to the hardware list in subassemblies and perhaps centerline brackets too.
Shadow Line Finger Pull Model is Oversized
When I draw a cabinet that has the Shadow Line Finger Pull the model for the Hafele channel it is way to big! I'm guessing it's because it's trying to convert it from metric to imperial so it's actually drawing the metric size.
Outsourcing work to other cabinet companies that are also using M.V.
We are in talks with another cabinet company to do some work for them since they are over booked and we have some open production time. We noticed that we both use Microvellum. They have already drawn the job using their construction methods and hardware
2D Drawing Instructions (Part 5) - Wood Hacks S1:E8
Hey Friends! Our #WoodHacks mini-series focused on automating 2D drawing instructions for shop drawings continues... In this fifth video, we review how to add drawing tokens to subassemblies.
Zoom Product List ?
Is there a way to make the product list text larger?
How to Route Products through the shop???
I want to create some sort of unique identifier on the PRODUCT level to ultimately help sort items in reports. One thought is that I could add a number or letter at the beginning of the product names. I currently have 6 different routes that a product
Allow Machining Tokens that are made for specific hardware to Allocate that hardware.
This would allow us to have one token that knows how many times it is used and how many pieces of hardware it needs. And if it gets turned off, or changes the qty of holes drilled the quantity of the hardware allocated would change too. This would save
Foundation library
Hi I was wondering if there is any update on when the foundation library may be released I have been waiting for this to come out as since I heard about it late last year. I have many changes I want to make for how our factory does production and I'm
Finista Swift Draws
Hi, In Australia Lincoln Sentry Have Started To Sell Finista Swift Draws, Will These Be Added To the Libary?
Warning* Multiply Owned Object" after QSAVE in AutoCAD
I got this error msg after saving my drawing. I looked it up on Google and it gave me a list command to fix, but I'm using OEM 2021 so I don't have lisp capability. This error shows up in my command line. Does anybody know how to fix this?
Toe Kick inset on Face Frame Cabinets
We don't do a lot of face frame cabinets so I am still trying to get familiar with the framed library. I just got caught in a mistake that made it out to the shop. The toe notch did not calculate for the hardwood face frame. The global setting has a
Flipping all routes on parts before nesting.
Hi, im wondering if anyone has a solution for me. im currently running a rebate frame route around the face of my doors (face6) and then when i flip the sheet to run the face5 routes and boring im getting blowout as the rebate is holding my board away
Hinges and slides popping out
We do a lot of public hospitals and for budget purposes melamine is often specified. We also have issues with doors and slides popping out after a bit. Any suggestions as to how to prevent this? I would say a stronger hinge or slide but that won't stop
JIT Error?
Anyone know why I am getting this error when I modify cnc routing and redraw.
all the models are broken
all the models are broken
Remote Microvellum Engineer/Drafter Available
Hi, The New Traditionalists and ducduc located in Connecticut are looking for passionate and skilled microvellum drafters to join the team! We create a variety of products from children's furniture that ranges from flat pack to custom projects and create
Strange Color in Preview Window
Something happened to one of my templates and I'm not sure why it happens or even if its something I even need to be concerned about. The color of everything in the preview window shows up as some odd color for some reason. Does anyone know why this would
Question - There is no way for machining on curved/bent parts to show in 3D, correct?
Example being if I want to route a groove in a curved part (as shown below), it will appear in the nest but not in the drawing. Just making sure this is still not a possibility, as it would help us out with our millwork walls tremendously if it was.
Curious About Engineering Capacity and Staffing
Just wondering how other companies staff themselves, such as: - number of MV engineers compared to overall number of employees - number of MV engineers vs. dollar amount going through each week - number of MV engineers vs. number of products produced or drafted each week And specifically related to millwork die walls, how many engineers different companies have working on die walls and what kind of capacity are they able to turn out. For example, we currently expect one millwork engineer to engineer
Drill Distance Past Part
Hi, I am trying to adjust the depth that our THRU bit drills past parts. I thought that this was something that was easily adjusted via the Globals under machining (see attached image). After adjusting this Global, the bit is penetrating .02" through
2D drawing token elevations of face panels to match doors/drawers
I have added face panels to a project as they are the appliance panels we are shipping with a kitchen. When I am drawing elevations whether walls or products, those panels are not drawing like the doors and drawers. It is just a simple box. How can I
2D Leg levelers
Hi, I would like to know if any of you found a way to have the correct view of the leg levelers? By default, there are 2 rectangles. I added the DRAWBLOCK but the rectangle is still there!! With DRAWBLOCK What I would likeThanks, Judy
Pencil round doors on cnc
Hi Was wondering if anyone out there uses the cnc to pencil round their doors and panels whilst cutting before finishing? Just to try to do one more thing before it hits the floor so there is less manual labour. I want to include returns as well as most
Microvellum Engineer/Draftsman Available
I am offering Microvellum drafting and engineering services I can provide AutoCAD 2D and Microvellum submittal drawings and engineering. High End Residential experience. Quick Turnaround. Additional Experience & Services: Estimating Innergy On-Screen
Hardware machining on face 1 or 3
Does anyone know if it's possible for Microvellum to show the machining (even though it can't produce code) on faces 1 or 3 for something like a lock mortise on a man door?
Onsite Microvellum Draftsman Wanted
Benchmark Woodworks Company in Delaware, Ohio is hiring for a full time, onsite Microvellum draftsman. We are MV 7 shop producing millwork and casework packages for restaurant, retail and office environments. We are utilizing MV programming for our manufacturing
New MV User - 21 years experience with AutoCAD
Hey everyone. I'm new and I've got some questions. Some of this could be the way our Engineering Manager has Toolbox setup, but hopefully you may have some insight. We are running: Microvellum Toolbox 2020, Build 20.1.203.641 Library version 2014 R3
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