Sample csv file for the Razor Gauge
Let me know if I am using this site correctly. Thanks
Who is using a software for scheduling/proj mgt with MV and which one?
After listening to me suggest it for 7 years, my employer just came up with the idea to use a software for scheduling jobs throughout the shop and for installation. Now it's a good idea because the man who has been taking care of this manually forever
Understanding Machine Points
Hello, I have a custom countertop product that someone designed for us and it works well but now I am trying to add banding to the edges of the splashes to identify them correctly. The problem is that when I assign the banding to the part as it appears
What Happened???
I really don't know what I did, probably something simple. But I was drawing face frame tokens for a job and now I can't see any of the cabinets in the whole project. I have tried to change views and nothing. This is all I get when I try to click in model
Solid Timber Shaker Doors
Hi there Hoping to get some help understanding the door process in Microvellum. Im a new user, looking to outsource my "box" construction and run all my own doors. Looking at Hardwood Shaker type doors, can i set it up so that the cutting list is generated
How can I forumlize a material for a part in a custom library product?
I need to specify the back of a custom product as MDF unless it's height is greater than 12 inches, in which case it is 3/4" mahogany veneer on mdf. Is there a way to do this with materials?
Solid analysed Parts 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
New release available today: Build 20.1.1216.641
We are pleased to announce that the update to build 20.1.1216.641 is now available! This maintenance update contains changes and fixes related to the 2D Parts Editor, Machine Tokens, Part Properties, CPOUT, MV Commands, Specification Groups, Nest Composite
Hanging System
Does anyone here use a hanging system for their upper wall cabinets? I know this is pretty common in the closet industry which we don't do a lot of right now, but definitely would like to in the future. Anyhow, looking for some feedback if it is worth
Filler w/ Return
Any time I change the left side to an applied panel on one of the Filler w/ return panel products it gets placed incorrectly. But, the applied panel on the right side works perfectly fine. Any suggestions would be appreciated.
constructing a 3 bay mail slot cabinet
I need some help with this as I have spent a couple days and still have not gotten anywhere. I need to make a mail slot cabinet with 3 bays, 9 openings each bay. The shelving is to be 1/4" MDF removable shelving, slides out the front and held in place
Labels on Parts
When you group 6 cabinets together in the same group to be sent to the saw/routers, the different parts of those 6 cabinets get put on the sheet stock to maximize yield. That usually ends up with the parts for one cabinet spread over several sheets.
Solid Model Analyzer
I have product that is essentially a rectangular part.. My process was 3d extruded solid from ACAD... solid model analyzer... the microvellum product that is created - the part width is actuallly wider than the product width. when nested the part is rotated
Multiple Project Wizard Components
I have several Project Wizard Components for different construction builds. I would like to add more prompts to all my Project Wizard Components. I have added prompts to one Project Wizard using Wookbook Designer. Is there an easy way to copy these new
thru holes from face 5 + face 6 vertical drilling
I feel like at some point the face 5 and face 6 vertical drilling would combine to make through holes but maybe it never functioned that way. Is there a way to set this up?
Microvellum part/full time outsource drafter
Hi, My name is Bailey Tam and I am the engineering department lead at The New Traditionalists and ducduc located in Connecticut. We create a variety of products from children's furniture that ranges from flat pack to custom projects and create large
Microvellum
A while back ago, Microvellum had a Virtual school all week long. They said that they will post it to rewatch and learn some more of the new things. Is it available anywhere?
Importing AU Premium Library 20_1_3 into Toolbox 2020 build 20.1.811.641
Hello I have a new machine. I have installed a fresh Toolbox 2020 build 20.1.811.641 and the AU Premium Library 20_1_3. I need help importing AU Premium Library 20_1_3 Any advice please? Thanks
PROBLEM FOR NESTING AND ERROR ON SOLID MODELING
Hi, I have updated new library and new 2020 Version of Toolbox, I have 2 problem with this new version which I can not work with the software, 1. When I finish my drawing and will nest and create G-Code from my project I can not see any part on processing
How to turn off elbow catch machining?
Is there a simple check box for this, to turn off ? We do not machine for this on the floor , so I would like to take it off instead of going though the composite drawings searching to delete. We use it for the material take off but for production i would
Adjustable Height Base Question
I'm looking at making an adjustable height table in my home shop and trying to utilize all the space that i have. Just wondering if anyone has any suggestions for a base that can handle some weight and has a built to last framework. I would like a crank
Modify default MV hatches
Hi, where do you modify the hatches that MV uses for its sections? The one for particleboard is to light. I would like to change it or modify the scale. Thanks.
Onion Skin Help? Tool Deflection? or Parts moving?
We are having issues with onion skinning leaving a lip on the bottom edge. But only on one side of this part.(See Pics) It doesn't look like the part moved because the lip is on the side where the lead in-out is on. We are currently doing some tests, Is the clean cut where the router has a full load ,or on sides next to other parts where it only gets to cut half of the material?
Standard Machine Token Parameters
Does anyone know where Standard Machine Tokens get their default parameter values from? For example, when I add a machine token, 3 Sided Notch, the Tool Number is always 102. I would like to change that value to reference a Global variable so I don't
Part Properties - Save and Redraw
I upgraded my Microvellum Toolbox 2019 to Toolbox 2020. The "Save and Redraw" command for the Parts Properties window worked correctly. I then installed Update 20.1.1012.641. But the "Save and Redraw" command does not re-open the Part Properties window
Elevation Dimension Offset Global Variables
In Microvellum Toolbox 2020, it appears that the Global variables (G!Elev Dim Offset Baseline and G!Elev Dim Offset Vertical) that controls the offset distance the elevation dimension is from the cabinet does not work. I have changed these Global variables
Dimension layer help!
Hi all, I'm new to Microvellum (6 months in the software) and I've managed to change some configuration and can't figure out how to change it back. Previously when I would draw something the dimensions would automatically populate and then by hiding/unhiding
Inset shaker cabinets not drawing top drawer front
I have searched and searched and can't figure out what the problem is. I am sure it is a setting somewhere that I need to change. Ideally I want the top drawer front to be a slab and not shaker above the rail. When I do check the checkbox for top drawer
How to Permanently Change Grain_Matching_Identifier?
The way we sometimes number our products results in the Grain Matching Identifier using the same digits of, say, an entire room instead of for each individual product (eg, #123.01, 123.02, 123.03, etc. all get ID'd as "123"). When it comes time to process
Adding promts to my routes
I know that there is a tutorial about doing this but I can't seem to find it on the new community portal. What I'm trying to do is use a promt to drive a pline route point location. Any help would be apricated.
Would it be possible to add 2 fields to each hardware item for an image and a description?
We include a hardware page in our shop drawings that identifies the hardware used on the job. It would be very helpful if a field for an image, and another for the description were part of each hardware record. Then we could populate each item on the
How to have reports show mulitple items individually
Hi, I have a series of closets that are all identical. I am going to use the same cabinet number for all of them. I was wondering if there is a way for my reports to print out individual sheets for each unit instead of having one sheet and having a quantity
Holzher Promaster Point to Point CNC
Does anyone else out there use a Holzher point to point CNC with Microvellum? We just replaced our old easy master with a promaster and are having a few issues with the Microvellum files being sent to it. 1) Barcode scanner is scanning parts, but will
toe kicks missing image in reports
Hi, All my products in my reports for assemblies have an image but some reason some products, mostly toe kicks and counters along with fillers do not seem to have one. i checked the report and it is pulling from FaceFrameImages.WMF. What do i need to
How Does Scribe carry through the projects from the Design Data
I took apart a product to understand scribe in MV and got very confused. Scribe is part of the X Y and Z origins, where if you add it, the editor moves your panel or part over by that much. But the size of the part seems to stay the same. Is "scribe"
Maintenance Updates for Toolbox 2018 Coming to an End in January
As of January 5, 2020, Microvellum will officially stop producing maintenance updates for Toolbox 2018 licensed software. This decision to end the development of software updates for Toolbox 2018 aligns with Microvellum's development strategy to include
Offset elevation problem
Hi ! Just like the jointed image, when I do an elevation from a wall, my Toe kick and crown appears at a wrong place. It seems to be mirrored, or something like that. Their Item Name Pop-up below the drawing. I maked them with Extruded - Extruded Moldings
Work Order Problem Popup
Hi ! I have a problem with my work order, I can't make it ! This two pop up appears ! Any Idea ??
Optimization Priority using Yield threshold
In microvellum, you can add multiple sheets sizes to a material and then use optimization priority to tell it to only nest a part on a size if the part wouldn't fit on another size first. This is great if you wanted to, for example, only use 4x8 material unless you absolutely needed a 5x8 or 4x10 or something else. That being said, I often have nests where the last few sheets could have better yields if they were 5x8 instead of 4x8 even if the parts fit on 4x8. This is usually a result of tall cabinet
Force sheet size for work order nesting
Hi, I have a material 19 WD1 Plywood 1s, a stock material from Toolbox under Veneer Plywood that has both a 4'x8' and 4'x10' sheet size. I only want to nest my job on 4'x8' but it always uses the 4'x10'. How can I, without copying the material and then
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