pigeon hole subassembly # of divisions & shelves greyed out
trying to insert a pigeon subassembly. works fine except # of divisions & shelves are greyed out. What am i doing wrong? (library 24.0322)drawer box doweling in foundation library
keep playing with the specification group settings drawer dowels keep ending up to close or into the Dato. we use 3/4 material for all drawer parts with bottom Dato into sides back and front other than going into parts properties/maching tokens to changeShowing product prompt value in product label report
Is there a way to display a product prompt value on a product label? I want to show adjustable shelf quantity on each product's label. I have an L level prompt called "Adj Shelf Qty" that lives in the product. Is there any way I can access the value ofBlind Upper Cabinet from Division to Blind Hinges
Hello, When constructing Blind Uppers, we employ blind hinges to hang the doors. Previously, CL provided options to alter the door-hanging method for Blind Uppers, even though the machining and door sizes were not accurate. However, in the FoundationIS THERE A WAY TO ADD PART IMAGE TO A LABEL THAT DOES NOT HAVE MACHINING BUT HAS EDGEBANDING
DOES ANYONE KNOW HOW TO ADD THE IMAGE OF A PART THAT HAS NO MACHINING OR DOWELING. PARTICULARLY SHELVES, ETC. OUR LABEL LISTS EDGEBANDING BUT NO IMAGE. WE WOULD LIKE TO ADD THIS SO THERE ARE NO ISSUES ON OUR SHOP FLOOR WITH IDENTIFYING WHAT EDGES NEEDSpec Group Color Changed and Error Message
Hello MV Community, Has anyone else ran into this error? I have to wonder if I am just supposed to verify that the components are correctly assigned or if I am to also check each component for correct settings. All of the material names for one of myNesting Algorithm Needs Work
We came to Microvellum a few years ago now and the one and only thing that has never been as good as our old system has been the nesting. Normally we just use the default output and accept it as long as it matches our production managers sheet estimateGrain matching MV Profile Door
Hi Lenny, I asked this question on the meetup this morning. Just to give you some context, attached below is the MV Profile door we use a lot, which requires an external rebate for the face bead. Currently we move parts individually on the composite toDrawer Division FF formula is wrong
As title states i think the drawer division FF formula is wrong. If I leave it set to defaults, the division is placed behind the frame as expected but finishes to to the back of the backboard. In the picture, on the left division is my setup and on theFormula for Horizontal Opening Splitter FF is wrong when using "double" overlay control stile
As the title states i believe the Formula for Horizontal Opening Splitter FF is wrong when using "double" overlay control stile , when I set mine to double the center stile stays central where it should be, but both parts of the carcasses side cheeksProduct Engineering Team Meetup
Will the Latest Product Engineering Team Meetup be added to the video line up is there a link to it. I got call in to a meeting just before it start with a new client so I missed it :( CheersFoundation Library - RH Door Handle Formula Not Correct
As the tilte mentions - the formula has Left not Right and the handle height need to be considered (i.e base point).Foundation Shelf Standards
Where are they located to make the change from line bore to standards?Toolbox is sooooo slow and lags
I have a project I am doing, and 3D orbiting takes 10-15 seconds to just load, then I can move around, but when I release it takes another 10-15 seconds to load. Moving around in this project is miserable and makes it take 3-4 times the amount of time.Make a New Library Product Category
I really want to add a couple new product category codes. Those category codes like "B=base" "T=tall".. I really want to have one for some other common products, so we can call on similar wiz/globals like "G!Base_Cabinet_Height" that are fundamental andDRAWLEADER Improvements
Hey ya'll, I'm currently in the process of trying to automate some callouts on our 2D drawings and came across this issue with the DRAWLEADER token. Right now it just draws a two segment polyline where one of the vertices has a modified width to makeIs there a quick method to Draw and Process
I had a Joinery wall that was Curved and needed a lot of holes in the panels that could not be done in a drilling array.shaving cabinet doors
Hello All whats the best solution to do shaving cabinets with 16mm substrate with 4mm mirror to face and then add add 3mm metal trims to each door. im sure their is a easier way to do this.Switching to Foundation Library? Why or why not?
Ok general question for people still on Component Library (like us) What is stopping you from switching to Foundation Library? We just found another fundamental flaw at the core of MV in Component Library (not going to go into) and the response we getHiring a Microvellum Designer
We're looking for a Microvellum user to join our team! We are located in Calgary, this is not a remote position. Check out our website to get and idea of the type of work we're doing. If you are interested, please send me a message and I can send youIDW file creation upon saving AutoCAD file
While working with Microvellum, my coworkers and I often come across an oddity where .idw files will be created and stored in the folder with our DWG files every time we save our drawing. By the time we've finished a job, there will be upwards of 20+Master Vertical Designer Cabinet
Where are the instructions to change the vertical Splitter to a "Drawer Stretcher", once you change the "Product Type" to "base"?Feature Request: Highlight entire row of subassembly that is selected
I know that when accessing the subassemblies from the main cabinet prompts the selected subassembly has bolded text. What we would like to see is that the background of the row for the selected subassembly be highlighted a unique color similar the pictureHardware Options Tab
Hi All, I've been wracking my brain for a bit now and I can't seem to figure this out but is there a way to hide the Hardware Options Tab if it's not needed? In my situation, if my customer is not ordering knobs or pulls with the job, then I don't wantFoundation Library Product Highlight: The Master Extruded Countertop
With Foundation Library build 24.0520, extruded products are continuing an overhaul to their functionality. Four existing extruded countertop products within the Extruded Products category have been replaced with updated versions based on a new masterFoundation "Cross Section" DIMS
In CCL I can make a change/add to section dims to satisfy a clients desired looked, through Part Properties" Where in the Foundation will the option be found, it is not in "Part Properties"Is there a way to export a multiple projects at one time to individual Database and Zip files?
Is there a way to export a multiple projects at one time to individual Database and Zip files? Will it be added in the future? When using database management currently we can export 1 “Project” at a time sending to its own Database & ZIP file for possible use or re-import later if needed. While you can do a batch export of job, they are in 1 database and not individual. Is there a way to export a multiple projects at one time to their own individual Database & Zip files? Is it something thatNew Toolbox Release Available Today: Build 24.1.0528.641
We are happy to announce that Toolbox build 24.1.0528.641 is now available! This build includes resolutions for issues with face 6 imaging in part reports, as well as a UI update to allow for product geometry generation to be displayed. Please refer toAccept Cookies Strip (Cant it be removed?)
I click I Accept but it doesn't do anything. I do use Ad Block if that makes any difference.Foundation Library Addition Request
It would be great if there was a way for users to help guide the evolution of the foundation library by being able to submit requests in some kind of structured way, beyond posting in general community pages. Could there be a dedicated thread? Or somethingArchiving Old Projects
What is the best practice to archive old projects but still have them accessible in case of future necessities?Multiple Subassemblies of The Same Type
Over the years of editing products we now have multiple subassemblies of the same type. I.E. about 10 Carcass Base. Is there a way to easily purge these? Safe to delete the extras with Database Explorer and then checking the left over one?Changing Draw Box Depth in the Foudation Library
I need to change the box depth, The product needs 4" open space behind the drawer boxes. I cant use the chase option because the outlets are in the bottom of the box. Any help would be appreciated.Edgeband Part Size Adjustment won't work with premill setting: "Edgeband Thickness"
Curious if there is a way to get the Part Size Adjustment setting to oversize parts when you have your premill settings set to "Edgeband Thickness" in the processing station setup? The ol' negative banding hack won't work since the thickness value isLibrary Designer - How to change Alias (It keeps reverting back)
I'm updating some part names with a new formula and it changed the Alias from Base Overlay Bottom to (Formula). I tried changing the alias here but when I rebuild library designer it changes back to (Formula) When I change the alias on the right side,ADA Sink Angled Frame - Can't remove dimension line in elevation drawing
Hey ya'll, I was wondering if anyone knows where the elevation view dimension line that appears above the ADA Sink Angled Frame Foundation Library cabinet is coming from? I thought I understood drawing tokens, but for the life of me, I can't find whereFeature Request: Closing Part Properties no longer sometimes Redraws Product
I don't know if this was added as a "Feature" or a bug, but after messing with a product and save/redrawing or working on its sub assembly or viewing one, when you save and redraw and are happy I usually close or click the X. When I do that, it frequentlyLayer Separate from FP/Elev/Open
Currently the Floorplan and Elevation fall on the same layer. Placing on separate layers would allows for different linetype, colors, weights. The Open cabinets all fall on the same Finish# layer, so the FP/elev are the same, but also doesn't delineatePart size changes on nest
I have just noticed that the part size can change when nesting, specifically when you have a closed tool line border that extends past the size of the part. when I nest it it changes the part size from 794mm to 801.5mm, as the spacing between parts onAssigning a Tool to a material type
Hello Everyone, My CNC operator had a request for me. What he would like to do is use Tool 2 (lets say) on Veneer sheets but use Tool 11 (lets say) on Melamine sheets. It would be the same Routing type and size just a different tool number. The reasonNext Page
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