Can Nest Opt. Report show Horizontal Drilling?
We use a Homag/Weeke and ABD Horizontal Boring Machine. Can the Weeke nest show what the ABD will be doing to each part? Heres the Base Bottom on Nest: Here it is in Draw 2d (We're looking for the Dowels on the above image) I didn't see an option in the
How to modify this formula?
I want to modify this original formula, which sets a Toekick recess. =IF(AND(Flush_Toekick=1,Toekick_Back=0),0,IF(Toekick_Drawer=1,G!Toe_Kick_Drawer_Back_Set,G!Base_Assembly_Back_Set)) I want it to include, if the model name starts with either "H" or
Hardware (Adj Leg Plates) are Spinning Differently
I've got an odd problem if someone can point me in the right direction. We need build up parts in our face frame adj leg subassembly. It looks good without the build up for the legs, the adj leg plate hardware points to the outside of the cabinet //This
Global for drawer runner weight rating
Would be great to have a global to set a default 'choice' for the drawer runner weight rating. E.g. Blum Merivobox 40kg or 70kg. I generally make all runners the higher as default (currently I'm changing in workbook designer 'LookupTableRunnerHolePositions2'
New Foundation Library Release Available Today: Build 24.0823
We are happy to announce that a new update for the Foundation Library, Build 24.0823 is now available! The latest release of Microvellum's Foundation Library includes updates to existing products to improve functionality, a multitude of quality of life
Experienced Draftsperson/Engineer
Architectural millwork company in Hawthorne NJ seeks an experienced draftsperson/engineer (familiar with cabinetry & traditional woodwork). Knowledge of Microvellum, AutoCAD, MasterCAM & Autodesk Inventor will be a plus. Benefits Offered:401k, paid vacation
FEATURE REQUEST: BENDING Token Does Not Allow For Concave Settings
I tried to put in a ticket, but it was directed to the community forum instead. If you like this idea and want to see it added/fixed, be sure to thumbs up this post so the developers can see that this is a highly requested feature. If you have a convex
Foundations Library and Custom Products
Please bear with me as we are in the process of implementing the new library and have some questions. If we take a "standard" cabinet from the new library and customize it and then save it as a new product to our library, will it be overwritten when we
Ladder Style Toe Kick
I am trying to add a DIM Token for "Toe Kick Space". Cant figure out how to add the "Thickness Door" to the formula. I am using the W!Door_To_Cabinet_Gap Prompt and it works as you see in the Screen Shot. I was able to add the prompt in W!: However the
Blind Corner Cabinet Inset Blind Panel
We are using the new Microvellum Library and currently drawing a blind corner cabinet and can't seem to locate the option to inset the blind panel and notch the top and bottom of the cabinet. In our older Microvellum Library we had the option to select
"E!"&MYCATEGORY(ProductCode)&"_Bottom_Edges_Unfinished"))
Library Foundation - 24.0722 Anyone know how this "Upper_Bottom_Edges_Unfinished is triggered. I have a pointer set but can't seem to find a global or local prompt that turns it on....
radius machine token
the raduis machine needs a way to acount for if there is banding on the 2 edges.
Solid Modeling Machinng
So recently started using Solid Modeling for some Nurse stations and when it creates the product it is not routing completely through on the extruded parts. Using some 18mm ply and we have it at .709" in the material file and fix the parts on the screen
Change Materials Render Interface
Hey everyone, I'm wondering if anyone has experience with this, or if there is documentation I'm missing on the knowledge base. I'm wondering particularly where the settings get save, if it is in the Microvellum Settings that can be exported, or if its
Is it possible for the error messages that you get when creating a work order to end up printed on a report?
We have several warning messages inside our products and subs. The ones in the subs don't show up until processing (which is not ideal but we can work with it). There are times (whether accidental or on purpose) that these error messages get ignored
machining codes are being recycled and reused overwriting previous files created
has anyone that uses stiles/homag machines had this happen to them when they process work orders. the .mpr machining codes are being reused over and over again creating previous versions of the code. the first code is the current code for a brand new
where to find lookuptable for striplighting
Hey all im trying to find this lookup table to change the distance from front edge can someone guide me in the right direction. =VLOOKUP(Strip_Lighting_Options,LookupTableStripLighting,7,FALSE) many thanks
New Toolbox Release Available Today: Build 24.1.0815.641
We are happy to announce that Toolbox build 24.1.0815.641 is now available! This build includes resolutions for issues with drawer box heights, dynamic hardware image scaling, parts dropping from certain work orders, and more. Please refer to the complete
Errors opening Workbook Designer get_Title()
Lately when I open workbook designer (Usually every other time) I get this popping up. Anyone know what could be causing it? I just close and reopen it, and it loads in just fine the second time. Thanks, -James
Small Part Labelling
We are currently using a 3"x4" size label on our nesting machine with auto labeler. We have some small parts like nailers and drawer box backs that are too small for the label and we're getting errors on the machine controller. Without going to a smaller
Mid-Stile Overlays are not being taken into account when calculating Drawer Front Widths.
Example: 2 Door 2 Drawer Base FF Library: Component 50.3 / 50.7 Library: Foundation 24.0722 The issue we are having is with the Drawer Front Left/Right Mid-Stile Overlays. For example, when using a 2 Door 2 Drawer Base FF cabinet, the default is that
Creating Cabinet Subassemblies for Stacked Cabinets
I'm using the Foundation library and rather than using a Split cabinet or Product Groups, is there a way I can create stacked cabinets under a single product? Is there a way to create my own library of cabinets as subassemblies which in turn I can use
Drawer Back and Bottom Drilling Turn Off
In the Foundation library, is there an easy way to turn off the Drawer Back and Drawer Bottom machine token drilling from say a Global or Sub-Assembly level?
Feature Request: Onion Skin Just Small Parts
As per the title id like to suggest that somehow if we could just onion skin the parts that fall within the small parts threshold parameters.
Foundation 24.0722 Imperial Decorative Lam. M Table Typo
Hi, Just found this, its not allowing materials 10 or 11 to have a grain direction option. The 5 Should be a 1 (Check Box) and the 1 should become a 5 (Drop down list) Thanks, -James
Technical Support
What is a normal turnaround time for a technical support issue? Our program has been freezing up all day and we need support as we've tried everything within our capacities to remediate and submitted a ticket this morning and still haven't gotten a response.
paste
need to know why when some of our stations can paste 2d geometry into MV and others paste in as an OLE object?
Different color edge banding for front edges
Foundation 24.0607 Is there a Global or prompt that will change the shelf front edge banding and/or carcass front edge banding independently? The prompt "Finish left/right end" changes both the carcass material as well as the edge banding. We often edge
Migrate MV Data
We have two laptops with each own database for projects. Laptop 1 experienced a problem with booting to Windows. It can't even access safe mode. Before the SSD went bust (can't detect even in bios), I managed to copy the "MV_Migrate" folder to a new drive.
Base Cabinets Accessories - Base Scribe Filler With Cleats
Library Foundation - 24.0722 Been caught out with this one.... Changing the prompt width to say 50mm & Dado - the filler options - RH works fine but the LH throws the dado route off.... RH OK LH Issue
Store Pline Coordinates at Global
Is there a good way to store the coordinates of a PLINE cutout in a lookup table in global and then call it into a product? I tried just referencing the cell in the table but it returns 0. Special function?
Editing G Code
Is there a way for me to edit something in Microvellum to have it add an M08 command before the tool change and an M09 at the end of the tool change process? I am trying to switch a relay that controls some pneumatics on and off using the code. I don't
FEATURE REQUEST: Extruded Face Frame Cabinets
As per the title id like to see some extruded stock extruded face frame cabinets we do some nice curved work in the attached image with matching doors/panels like shaker to work curved too. The attached image is work i done before MV was implemented by
Adding formula to 2D instructions for all products
I would like all Upper Product to display Dims, as shown, in all Cross Sections. How is this accomplished in "Foundation" 2D (Drawing) Instructions? Is "Library Designer" or "Database Explorer" used?
Defining two sets of small parts
Is there a way of defining 2 sets of small parts, one that would cut the onion skin and one that would leave the onion skin? We want to be able to onion skin larger small parts and then with smaller small parts send them over to the trim routers but we
Second machining operation to be apart of first machine operation?
Hi everyone, Title is pretty self explanatory, for shadowline finger pull details for example, microvellum adds a second operation to do this detail where it could just do it on the first operation. Is it possible for microvellum to do the second op as
MV Random Window Locations
I'm in MV clicking a button that opens a new window. The window opens on random screens/monitors. Is there a setting that tells MV to open a new window on the same screen/monitor that MV is open on? Or to open at its last location. There is a Windows
label help
Can someone please tell me the path to pull in the work order name on my label. Is it listed under Opt-results. I can find the batch name but not the WO name. john
MV Profile Door
This one is to Library development team. MV Profile Door Sub has no pointers Columns W, X, Y & Z. I use pointers for 2 pack painted doors with a L/m value against it & a thickness of .001. This then carries into the quote/costing calcualtions. At the
Face Frame (Multi Bay) Subassembly Qty Formulas are Slightly Off
There isn't really anything too broken, its just asking for =IF(Bay_1_Face_Options<>"No Doors",1,0) While it should be asking for =IF(Bay_1_Face_Options="No Door",0,1) The No Doors causes a problem because F Table is giving the drop down selection as
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