Problem connecting a custom prompt to a "new part"
I've been tasked with creating bookends on the adjustable shelf with standards and brackets product. I have the bookends added in the parts list and have created a new custom prompt to write in a value. Similar to specifying depth, height, or width. INew Toolbox Build Available Today: Build 23.1.1212.641
We are happy to announce that Toolbox build 23.1.1212.641 is now available! This build includes resolutions for issues with project level materials not replicating across projects, border cuts not disappearing during Stay Down Nesting, an issue with rectangularScrap not being utilized
I am new to scrap management and trying to use it for the first time on a job. I entered 18 sheets of scrap we have of Melamine. All the settings seem to be set properly but it is using literally zero of the sheets. Any ideas? To clarify, it is cuttingMV Workbook Designer Cheat Sheet
Does anyone have a cheat sheet for the columns in the workbook designer? I can't seem to find anything in the knowledge base explaining each column other than for the G workbook. Any help would be appreciatedProblem importing a work order
I am having a hard time importing a work order that was accidentally exported / archived before being cut. I moved the exported folder to a local folder on my computer, select the "MicrovellumExport.sdf" file to import, but get several errors and am unsuccessful.Un-associating drawer head height with drawer box sub assembly
Hi all, I am trying to un-associate the height of drawer heads with the drawer box sub assembly's. For our standard Frameless 3 drawer bases, we have a set 5.75" top, 12.1875" mid and bottom drawer heads, and the drawer boxes are 4" @ top, and 10" midFormula help retrieving value from local product
Hi I am trying to use the local prompt for the drawer front heights (e.g Bottom_Drawer_Front_Height) within a drawer subassembly formula. I am pushing the value "Bottom" through the prompt value column to a subassembly prompt called Drawer_Position. IOnion skin all parts on the CNC Router
I have a question concerning settings for Processing Stations (Router). There is a setting for "Small part handling" to "onion skin" the small part. Is there a setting or a process that will onion skin all parts that process to the router?Job Opening Lower Alabama
Wood Specialties is looking to hire a full-time onsite Microvellum User. We are a small team growing quickly and need a Microvellum expert to help take us to the next level. Located in beautiful coastal Alabama. Please email me at [email protected]Invisible Fasteners
So... Researching Invisible Fasteners, What is the one drawn in the wardrobe expansion, construction methods list? Looking at different ways for tricky jobs. Thanks in advanceMore available colors in the color column
Currently you can color your prompts with the color column, but the available colors are limited to the first 9. I would like to be able to use the full AutoCAD color catalog (Either the Index Color 1 - 255, or the RGB equivalent Color Books 1-255,1-255,1-255)Change distance from drawer box to cabinet
I need to change de distance from drawer to cabinet, right it is 1/8 on each side and I need it be 5/16 on each side. I can provide more information need. Thanks in advance!Formula Driven Materials to have the "Always Flip" "Always Ask" "Never Flip" option
We are going for full order processing automation without human intervention as a goal. However, because we're using Formula Driven materials to manage our unlimited number of materials, these Formula Driven Materials are causing a pop up message thatFace 5 face 6 magic needed
I have a cabinet with nearly all the machining on face 6 (cam and click lock system)(outside of the cabinet) and a hinge plate on face 5 that is drilled thru. hinge drilling is the only machining inside on face 5. I have looked thru the community andFE Text
Where can I adjust the text Height of the FE Tagscustom prompts
We are a custom kitchen company like most, so i would like to have some custom control global prompts. That can drive visible and or non visible prompts within all of the cabinets in the library. Which would save me time in the library designer.Changing Cutpart and Edgeband components by opining the project on another computer
I got some issue when I opened a project on the different computer on the same toolbox via server Cutpart and Edgeband Components of Some of the project specification groups that I made originally in the first place changed and it looks like it revertedFolder Color in Part Properties?
Just a quick question - does anyone know what the green, yellow, or red color of the subassembly folder icons indicate in the Parts Properties interface? Seems like it might indicate whether that subassembly has been modified from the library subassemblyPROBLEM: New Custom Product Data Cleared After Renaming in Product Viewer
I just spent the better part of the morning creating a custom product from an empty spreadsheet. I had saved and redrawn the product numerous times throughout the process. Once it was complete, I went to the Product Viewer to rename the product and afterNew Toolbox Release Available Today: Build 23.1.1205.642
We are happy to announce that Toolbox build 23.1.1205.642 is now available! This build introduces the latest version of Toolbox, designed to work with the features enabled by our new SLS licensing features. As such, several small-scale fixes and overhaulsTrying to add a new spec group and copy the cut parts but keep receiving an error.
I am not sure of where to go to free up some space, as I did not set this system up. Any help is appreciated.Dust Hood Height
Hi, We run a Beisse Skill 2412 G F and I was wondering if there is a setting in the processing that I can lower the dust hood height? Thanks PhilFace 6 machining help needed
Newbie at doing face 6 operations - nested based cnc router. We are going to be machining some parts that need machining on both face 5 and 6. We are planning on doing face 6 machining first, flipping whole sheets and then running face 5. Machine 0 isFace 6 Machining on Countertops
Hi, Wondering how do you guys deal with face 6 machining on face 6, specifically for countertop products. How can I avoid flipping the board on the machine? We have a countertop subtop material which now requires some machining on the bottom ( Face 6).Saving Modified Subassemblies to Library vs to Product
I've been working on modifying the Foundation Library to fit my company's needs, and in doing so, I'm often modifying products and it's subassemblies for one-off products. For these one-off products with modified subassemblies, I've just been saving theImporting Projects from an Old Version of Microvellum to New Version
I was told by MV Support, without really any explanation as to how, that it was possible to import projects from an old deauthorized version of MV to a newer version. I had 2019 and moved to 2023. My question is, if I need to export a project but don'tRout Editing Tools
It would be nice if the rout Editing Tools were more readily accessible as in place them with the routing tools. When developing a product from the ground up I find myself using the rout editing tools frequently and I have often thought that having themAnyone use Lamello Cabineo connectors? Machining issue drilling vs. routing
I figured out how to use the Cabineos and successfully have the edgearray machine token and all that. But when it goes to machine these, it is picking up our 5mm and trying to bore the 15mm hole with that bit. I cannot seem to find a place to change it to rout and setting a different bit like our 1/4" or 3/8" compression. We do not have a 15mm drill bit but can get one. But where would I even set that tool number? As you can see, it is using the 3/8" bit for the pline which is for the Cabineo capADA Toe Kick Hardware
Is there an option to add ADA Toekick Hardware to the ADA sink base cabinets? If not, can we add some like the ones from ADAToeKick.com.? They are very easy to install and have a clean look. Figured I would throw this out there before trying to add itDesigning Labels
Does anybody has some good documentation or tutorials on designing labels? How to change from a sheet to a roll feed, bringing in specific parameters to show on labels etc... Thanks in advance!Permettre l'édition d'un matériel au niveau "Projet"
Bonjour, Dans plusieurs projets, nous devons apporter un changement à un matériel existant sans nécessairement vouloir apporter ce changement au niveau "Template". Par exemple, grandeur de matériaux discontinué ou un prix promo sur un matériel qui neRefresh automatique en sortant d'un TextBox
Bonjour, un petit changement qui pourrait faire toute la différence pour nous. Nous aimerions qu'un "Refresh" soit fait automatiquement à toutes les fois qu'on sort d'un TextBox dans le formulaire "Product Prompts". De la même manière qu'un menu déroulant,How To Add Internal Division into Drawer
Hi, I would like to insert internal divisions into each drawer. Is there a quick way to do this instead of doing it manually? There is no option to click on. Thanks2D Elevations on a l-shaped walls
I'm pretty sure this is impossible but I figured I'd ask before giving up on it. In situations where a product touches two walls (ie. l-shaped plan) is there a way to get an elevation to show up on both wall when I draw 2D wall elevation? Here is theFloating Thick Backs
Looking for the best approach to undersize or float thick back panels with a lock dado. Ideally would like a Global level parameter to control this. Attached image shows where we're trying to add a gap. Any suggestions? Thanks.Adding supplemental parts to a product?
I have a base cabinet that I have created some 3d solid panel parts that I would like to make into one complete product. Is there a way to do this?This Message Always Causes Toolbox to Lock Up
When reprocessing a work order, if you ever receive a message saying the "Directory is open. Please close and retry." This is a death sentence message and requires the user to end the task. Closing and "retrying" does not work - it will hang up everyReverse direction of border cut
Hi, We are cutting solid wood and the CNC operator has requested for the bit to run in the opposite direction from how it runs right now. Right now the bit travel in a counter-clockwise direction and they would like to see it travel in a clockwise direction.FEATURE REQUEST: Minor Change to Edit Design Data Column Header Format
When "Set Standard Column Widths" is applied, the "Part Name" through the "2D Elv Token" (& Par) columns all fit visibly on my screen. However, the "Base Point", "Machine Point", "& "X,Y,Z Rotation" columns take up a lot of unnecessary real estate onParts not drawing correct thickness but is machining correct thickness (Formulated materials using Project Wizard)
All data that I can see is the correct thickness however when the product is redrawn the parts draw at 16.5 regardless of the thickness used in the projects Material file (16.0mm in Formulated Material).Next Page
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