Preserving custom library through updates
Judging from the comments here, there are quite a few of you that make custom changes to your template workbooks, products, and subassemblies. How do you preserve these changes through library updates from Microvellum? I usually save a copy of any productDRAWBLOCK File path with server
Just 2 weeks ago we got set up on SQL for the first time. When I am adding the file path to DRAWBLOCK Drawing Tokens, it is not pulling up the block for some reason. I made this at home with the file path (just to my home computer) and it was workingEdgeband Part Size Adjustment won't work with Thickness=0
I would like to be able to use the "Part Size Adjustment" field for "Edgebanding" to oversize any edge it gets applied to by a certain amount. But currently, I have to put a thickness>0 on the edgebanding in order to do that. To avoid throwing off theSolid Surface Counter tops
Is anyone producing Solid Surface counter tops using Microvellum? If so how did you get it setup? Would you be willing to share the product or imformation? v050_7Where is this Drawing Token?
Where is the Drawing Token that produces the width dimension on a 2D case? I know it can be turned off and on at the Global level, I just can't find it in the product data.Draw Dynamic Product Image / MetaFiles
Hello, You are such a help when i have a question. I would love to use Draw Dynamic Product Image but sometime that doesn't work with some of my custom. In 3D my 45degree it's okay. But when it's a dynamique product image it's dosen't show. Can i changeAssociative hardware rotation drill holes problem
Hi. We are using a hinge plate where there are 4 fixing points instead of the usual 2. I've created the new hinge plate by copying an existing one and so on, and everything is working fine. Trouble is when I add another associative token for the drillDrawer Box Depth
I am setting up a new configuration to use for production. The drawer box depth does not draw to the depth I type into the depth field. Where is the setting that controls the box depth? I do not want any adjusting to the depth I type into the field.US Ikea Doors & Drawers Fronts
Hi All, I'm located in the UK and we have a request to make Doors & Drawers for someone in the US on the Ikea carcasses. Does anyone know the hinge and drawer locations for the fronts they can share with me? Also any useful information like cabinets sizes,LookUpTableSystemDrawerSlide Bottom Location Column
Hey ya'll, I'm working on adding a few drawer slides and I can't seem to find what the F!LookUpTableSystemDrawerSlide "Bottom Location" column is used for. I found a knowledge base article about this which says the following: Column 4 - (Bottom Location)Quotation With 2D Wall Elevation and Plan View
Hello, I use Draw 2D Wall Elevation and Draw 2D Wall Plan View. Do you know a way to put the quotation on the top of the wall automatically ? Every time a change something, i need to change the quotation. This is time-eater. Thanks !!!Wood Dovetail Drawers
Hi everybody, I have a probleme with the Wood Dovetail Drawers. I buy them and would love to change de depth of the drawers to be 22 inch. Do you know how to change the depth without to go on the spreedsheet.Foundation Library Update 24.0520 to 24.0607
I have tried several times to run the Foundation Library Update 24.0520 to 24.0607. It seems to download OK but when I run it, it gets stuck on Resolving Duplicates. I let it run for about an hour, then cancel the application. Is anyone else having thiscopy maching in draw parts in 2d cant paste into another part anymore and have it work.
with the new foundation , i just found out you can not copy machining with a base point and paste into another part and have machining work anymore can we fix this. we are a custom wood shop and our answer to making things more productive is copy , steelDoes anyone actually use activity stations and the Cost Reports in MV?
I really feel like we are underutilizing these features but I have gotten training and both subjects and I am told anything out of how it is set up is very difficult and would require a ton of work to make it work. We are just using so many differentgenerating 2 label styles simultaneously
Hi All! We are currently transitioning from printing labels in drafting on letter size label sheets to single labels in the shop. Is there a way Microvellum can generate both styles in report groups? Seems like it's one style or the other and a drafterFeature Request: Chosen angles for making curved seating out of die walls.
Trying to make some seating with the Curved die walls. Client was very specific that the ends needed to be square to the rest of the units, so the feature would to be able to choose the angle of the ends of the seating. In my drawing you can see two constructionProject Specific Toolfiles
I have had this idea for several years. When a project is created the Advanced Project Library is created which is great. It would be nice if this also included the toolfile. Here is my reasoning behind this. I have a project where i need to modify severalCan Microvellum create face 6 G-Code First?
Currently when I process anything that needs face 6 machining, the code for any face 6 is created first. This leaves us with room for error as our machinist will sometimes go into "Auto Pilot" and just run each file as it is listed, leaving the secondprofile handles
Hey all i have a question regarding to profile handles at the moment the base units have splay handles and the upper units have square doors and so does the tall units. my only way i know to archive what i want is to create a new globals for uppers andEngineering Position Available Full Time In house
Bruewer Woodwork is a leading manufacturer of Architectural Woodwork, Casework and Retail Store Fixtures on a national basis. We are in the process of seeking an Engineer that has 5-10 years experience. The individual must have skills to communicate theNew Foundation Library Release Available Now: Build 24.0624
We are happy to announce that a new update for the Foundation Library, Build 24.0624 is now available! The latest release of Microvellum's Foundation Library includes resolutions for numerous issues, updates to existing products to improve functionality,New Toolbox Release Available Today: Build 24.1.0625.641
We are happy to announce that Toolbox build 24.1.0625.641 is now available! This build includes resolutions for issues with ramping, processing station rule assignment, horizontal drilling, Toolfile custom settings, and more. Please refer to the completeCan't edit material
I found this article on editing material: https://community.microvellum.com/portal/en/kb/articles/edit-a-material-size However when I go to edit materials all those options are greyed out. In the past we've just copied the material and edited that, itUnsupported dgn file
When I want to import a pdf file I have been getting this message, "You have selected an unsupported dgn file. Only v7 and v8 dgn files are supported." I Have not found a workable solution to this problem. What do I need to do to import a file when thisBlum Movento Side Clearance Correction
Hi Lenny, Library: 24.0607 The factory spreadsheet side clearance should be 10mm not 42mm.Scale List adding new entries in Foundation
This may be a matter for a ticket and not a discussion post, but i figured i would try here first since i am not in a HURRY to get this resolved. We use annotative dimensions, and some tags which directly tie to the viewport scale. And everything workedBiesse Insider (XNC) post processor does not mirror gcode for mirrored parts.
Please help with the following issue. Our Biesse Insider (XNC) post processor does not mirror gcode for mirrored parts even though "Machine Mirrors Parts" is not checked in the Settings tab of the toolfile. The gcode created is always the same as forFeature Request: Reports to have break of components per size
Id like to see a default report that lists the components required for the whole job. something this: 900mm x 40mm Stiles No.x20 FF 548mm x 40mm Rails No.x6 FF Door Stiles 600mm x 75mm No.x20 Door Rails etc etc We are a workshop of cutting materials inFeature Request: 2 Piece Panels
we would like to make two piece MDF panels, one piece frame work like shaker style 18mm, with a rebate in the pocket, and the 2nd piece of say 9mm is inserted into the rebate pocket. This speeds up the finishing process, i'm going to attempt to make thisReferencing Bay Position in subassembly
What would be the best way to reference the location of a drawer subassembly when a builder is trying to determine where it goes in a drawer stack. in a previous library we appended the name of the sub front with the value of the "bay position" promptThin back drilling
Hello, I have a query regarding my cabinet setup. I have set the thickness of the back to 18mm for the thick cabinet back and 12mm for the thin cabinet back. However, the back drilling disappears when I uncheck the 'thick back' option in the prompts.Formula Material creation not working as expected
Hi. Decided to embark on the enormous task of setting up formula driven materials to be used in the cut part wizard. I understand that a formula driven material cannot unfortunately be copied and therefore have been trying to find the best way to createNew Toolbox Release Available Today: Build 24.1.0513.641
We are happy to announce that Toolbox build 24.1.0513.641 is now available! This build includes a resolution for an issue with PTX saws and their output, as well as a modification to the UI to minimize a Registry issue. Please refer to the complete ReleaseMVLink and tradesoft
Are many people using MVLink with ShopPAK? If so, how much of a game changer is it?Horizontal grain on drawers and doors
Hi We want to use horizontal grain on drawers and doors sometimes, so wanting to copy the existing finished faces for these and change the length and width around as well as the machine point. We deal with single parts mainly cut on a saw and need theFeature Request: Backboards Dado to run full length
As per the title, i have to manually add this at the moment, but id like to be able to have the backboard grooves, run the full length of the side cheeks, even when the backboard is lower by x amount. This helps when constructing and 'sliding' in theWall Length Dimension Offset
How does one change the default offset from a Wall for the Wall's length DIM? Wall Length Dim Offset The Draw Token for it has a formula for the offset as: =INDIRECT("Dim_"&Overall_dim_string_position&"_String_from_Wall") Which tracing back the variablesFEATURE REQUEST - Extended Toe Kick & Shadowline Finger Pull Prompts in Parent Products.
Whenever we use Adjustable Feet Toe Kicks & Shadowline Finger Pulls we have to go through every cabinet to switch off and left/right extend. It would save a lot of time if we could access the shown settings on the product rather than inside the subaBlum REVEGO
Hey all i am just wondering what update was the Blum REVEGO in i am on the update 24.0607 and cant see it on their but i have a friend and on their system they have it already am i missing something?Next Page
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