Left and Right Panels do not "Behave" the same way.
Hello all, new user of Microvellum here, looking for some help. Here is the formula I use for a base cabinet that has the Left side extended back 3" with a Finished end panel attached. The end panel extends front 7/8" to align with drawer/door at front
Nesting cabinets in order of cabinet number
How do I change the nesting settings to issue cabinets in order rather than all mixed up? Thanks,
Dimension token help
How do you get the dimensions to draw like this? Any help is appreciated, thanks.
Unable to Rotate Hardware
I am trying to set up machining for closet rods, and am currently having difficulty having my hardware rotate to the orientation I need. I can get it to move where I need it, but when I use the rotations it does not move. I believe it is stuck in the
Sheet estimates report, prior to issuing
HI there, I am a new new user with experience with other programs and I am hoping to figure out how to do a few things I could do with the last program I used. The first one is a material estimate. is there a way to get a estimated sheet count without
Add a picture to a newly created product
How do I add a picture to a newly created product, so it displays a picture of it under the draw product list. Thanks
How to center edge dowels with the CONST token
We recently needed to process some parts out of a 1" material. We are noticing that our edge dowel machining (CONST token) stays at 3/8" from the edge instead of centering at 1/2" on the 1" material. The HOLES token has a Z parameter that can be adjusted:
New Toolbox Release Available Today: Build 23.1.1020.641
We are happy to announce that Toolbox build 23.1.1020.641 is now available! This build includes resolutions for issues regarding dados in Corner Cabinet products, as well as part border setmill locations. Please refer to the complete Release Notes for
Image of the knife beam on the 3D
The image represented by 3D is not always representative when we're making a machining operation such as a square hole for a trapdoor or a kick, the corners should have the radius of the knife used.
Image of the knife beam on the 3D
L'image que représente le 3D n'est pas toujours représentatif quand on fait un machinage tel qu'un trou carré pour une trappe ou un coup de pied, les coin devrait avoir le rayon du couteau utilisé.
range hood undermounted cabinet
it'll be ideal if the undermounted rangehood cabinet had a back covering the opening of the cabinet to give it strength holding up the rangehood.
Best Setups for Cutting Metal Laminates
We've got a couple jobs coming up that are very heavy on metal laminates - Chemetal, Alumasteel, etc. I'm curious what setups some of you might be using to cut said materials. What bits do you recommend? What feed rates and spindle speeds do you have
Dust Control
Hi, We run sheets on a Biesse rover A FT (flatbed 3.6x1.8m) Prior to using MV there was a feature in BNest (Biesse's Software) where the sweeping arm would go over every board before it was pushed onto the unloading table. This would remove large amounts
Mitered Filler Options
My default setting for upper cabinet fillers is set to miter the return. I would like to change this to a butt joint. Where is the setting for this? I have searched the global settings and dipped into the workbooks and cannot locate this. If it doesn't
King Slide SIMLEAD and ULEAD Now Available in the Foundation Library
Microvellum is happy to announce the addition of two new lines of hardware from King Slide into the Foundation Library catalog: the King Slide SIMLEAD drawer system and ULEAD drawer slides will be available for use in client projects from version 23.1010
HINGE Machining Tokens
Hi, can anyone get this token to work? I've gotten this far, but can't get the hinge drilling on the face of my door..
Blum Aventos HK-XS
Would someone have a product with this lift system integrated? https://www.blum.com/ca/en/products/liftsystems/aventos-hk-xs/assembly/
Add a Lead In Option to Straight Line Route Token
The straight line routing machine token is a very easy to use, compared to the extra time it takes to write a PLINE. The only downfall with this token is the inability to add a lead in to the route. This is an issue because we like to try and avoid
Renaming Parts in Bulk
Hey all, is there a way to rename the parts in bulk with incrementing names? I am bringing in a lot of parts with the Solid Model Analyzer that are the same, such as a strecher or rib. Part properties allows me to select a part and it highlights it
Discussion and Questions about an innovative production method with Microvellum
Hi All, First, let me roughly explain my idea. Many of the projects I come across in my daily work follow very similar patterns. For instance, consider a kitchen: it usually features a row of floor cabinets along a wall, a parallel row of upper cabinets
Edit "Composite Drawing" "Moving Nested Parts"
The instructions I have are dated 2012-2013 using "Manufacturing Tools" > "Edit Drawings". Where is it located in a current build? I am missing "Edit Drawings' in the "Manufacturing Tools" how do I retrieve the Icon with the flyout? where is the Icon
List of product
I'm looking to create a list of the products in our library so our estimators can use the same naming conventions and help standardize some of our processes. Does anyone know how to export these products in list form, or even as a spreadsheet?
Cutrite Parameters From MV
I know this has worked in the past, I have seen it however i have never set it up. When your sending information from MV to Cutrite, the board information (sizes,description etc) comes in. I'm Looking for the field that contains the Cutrite Optimization
Formula Help
I'm trying to set up a formula to adjust the left and right door reveals on a cabinet as needed. Here is the formula that is set up as the base formula for the Left Reveal in Edit Design Data: =IF(G!Hinge_Institutional=1,Thickness_Left_Side-G!Door_Overlay_Institutional_Hinge,IF(OR(Left_Applied_End=1,Left_Filler_Width>0),G!Inset_Door_Drawer_Reveal,G!Default_Door_Drawer_Reveal),
New Foundation Library Release Available Now: Build 23.1010
We are happy to announce that a new update for the Foundation Library, Build 23.1010 is now available! The latest release of Microvellum's Foundation Library includes resolutions for numerous issues, including fixes for multiple subassemblies and prompts
AWI in a nutshell
Does anyone have a condensed AWI schedule? The standard lists Premium, Custom and Economy. They list each having a degree of control over "Material". I would like to set each standard up in "template" form. Any help is appreciated in advance.
"Activity Stations"
I have read a little about its use and I'm under the impression the "Activity Station" is used for costing? Is it mandatory to set up an "Activity Station" if you want to process machining?
New Toolbox Release Available Today: Build 23.1.1016.641
We are happy to announce that Toolbox build 23.1.1016.641 is now available! This build includes several resolutions for issues specifically centered around the Perfect Grain setting, such as overlapping parts when applied, errors with grain direction,
CNC Cut problem
After the CNC cut, there is a problem like I attached a photo below.. when first router cutting, it cut around 0.5mm thick more.. and then after the second router cutting, it cut the correct dimension.. so I can see 0.5mm thickness left on the bottom
Richelieu Optimiz-R Drawer System
I am using this drawer system for the first time and have a problem regarding the sizing of drawer boxes. We generally uses drawer stretchers in our cabinets. The Optimiz-R drawers do not adjust heights for the stretchers so I would need to adjust the
SMA issues with OEM '23
I am wondering if anyone else is running into the same issues we are ever since updating to OEM '23. We started on an earlier build but are currently on the 23.1.613.642. Similar to the "MV Extruded Product Builder" template we built "stockish" default
Cannot open "Employees (Secure Information)
We just setup a new server and Microvellum 2023. I have entered all of our employee's names and am trying to setup passwords and permissions, but when I click on "Employees (Secure Information)" nothing happens. I have tried multiple program restarts
Edit Design Data Extra Color for manual edits by adding character to start of cell
Hi, I often have to process drawings made by collegues. They often make small changes in the edit design data, but it's not always easy to track these down. I had an idea for the condintional formatting: if the data of the cell starts with " = ...." it
New Video - Microvellum Made Easy: Understanding Products
Hey all! I wanted to share our latest video with all of you. In this episode, we dive into Microvellum and make it super easy for you to understand how products work. We're starting from scratch and building a simple base cabinet box. As a bonus, we'll
Cross Section handle location
half the updates have this issue and I can't recall how to fix it. Anyone here facing the same thing?
Extra routing by hinge with no machining.
I am having what appears to be extra routing on cabinet ends near the hinges. It is on the face 6 face of cabinet ends. It showed up a few weeks ago but I have not asked about it earlier because the is no machining code generated for whatever it is so
Product Qty Zero
Hi, We were having a problem with some products being saved to the library with a Quantity of 0 attached to them. There is probably like 30-40 of them scattered around our custom catalog. Is there an easy way to find and fix them? I'm not seeing anything
Bookshelf
Soooo who is looking after the bookshelf now? I need my reading list for the quarter.
MDF doors
I cannot get the mdf door routine to create the code for the lower LH corner square out with the B bit, all the rest are there and work except that one. Any one have any ideas?
New Video - Microvellum Made Easy: Understanding Materials
Hey everyone, I've just dropped a brand new episode in our "Microvellum Made Easy" series titled "Understanding Materials." If you've ever been curious about the world of materials, this one's for you! Quick sneak peek into what you'll get: 1️⃣ The importance
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