Sorting part labels
Hello, I am trying to get our part labels to sort based first on material, then on sheet #, then on part index #. The issue is I am not very familiar at all with the report designer and can't figure out how to get sorting to work. First of all, when ICUI command freezes Toolbox
Has anyone had Toolbox freeze up when you run the CUI command?"DEVELOPMENT TEAM" Pull/Tab Still not locating properly
I have need to use a lift up door in Bay one and the Pull is not sitting in the correct X,Y,ZED coordinate. It locates correctly when using upper doors in Bay one.Formula Materials and Hatch Patterns
Has anyone successfully automated the Hatch Patterns in Materials? I cannot seem to find where this info live. Looking for ideas here. ThanksNew Toolbox Release Available Today: Build 23.0921.641
We are happy to announce that Toolbox build 23.1.0921.641 is now available! This build includes resolutions for issues like importing problems with the Foundation Library update, file creation for associated parts using certain Toolfiles, and errors inHorizontal perfect grain matching fillers
im drawing a room with a horizontal grain match accross the doors, i have it nesting perfectly, all apart from the fillers at each end. ive tried fillers using cabinet prompts, and using base cabinet accessories fillers. it wont perfect match them. theEdit Custom Toolbar
Hi, do you know if in the custom toolbar I can add the command move parts? I Don't see it in the list of commands. Thank you.New Foundation Library Release Available Now: Build 23.0919
We are happy to announce that a new update for the Foundation Library, Build 23.0919 is now available! The latest release of Microvellum's Foundation Library includes resolutions for numerous issues, including missing graphics for certain pieces of hardware,Product Warning Message Pop-Up Doesn't Expand Full Screen
When creating a W.O., a pop-up sometimes comes up listing errors (Product Warning Messages). The text is cut off horizontally, and height-wise, requires scrolling due to the small pop-up size. I expanded the pop-up to be full screen, but the window insideFoundation Dovetail
Where is the U.S. Dovetail?Adding Text or Blocks to show on nested parts.
The option to add text or 2D blocks to parts that will show up on the parts when nested. Hoping to add a visual aid to the nest for the workers in the factory. These blocks would also need to show when printing the nesting optimization report. AnotherReport that shows parts with dowels or ideas to link missing barcodes to machine parts.
Anybody have a report that shows parts with horizontal boring and barcodes? One of our guys forgot to apply the dowel machines when nesting. Now all the parts are ran and the barcodes are missing from the labels. I need an easy way for them to scan theLooking to Hire Microvellum Programmers in Toronto
Cortina and Niico kitchens is looking to hire 2 full-time MV programmers. We are based in Toronto, Ontario Canada. Please reach out if you're interested. [email protected] Thanks, RyanReferencing Value
Is there any way that I could reference this value in edit design data?Query database from design data
Is there any way that I could query the database retrieve data and bring it into the spreadsheet?Changing Global Variables in RED
Hi, I'm trying to change the regular drawer selection from standard wood box to a Grass Zargen type. The Global is in red and I can't remember where do I have to go to be able to edit this. Thanks in advance!Lookup Tables - Cad Blocks
Is it possible to use a look up table for different cad blocks? Case in point, I want to start showing proper section views of the grass zargen drawer boxes (among others) and thought I would do this via a lookup table to point the system to the correctMinimum Nested Part Size
If a part size is below a certain threshold, I would like Microvellum to automatically nest the part to a larger size that is determined at most likely the processing station. I'm thinking about longer rips of parts that may need to have a finished widthLibrary Cabinet Back issue
Just wondering if anyone else has difficulty switching from captured to full overlay applied and the sides not adjusting in conjunction with the change in thickness of the back. Say from 1/4" to 1/2" and so on? Perhaps I'm not approaching it the rightAbility to Suppress Report Group Processing Complete Message
Can we please add the ability to suppress this message?FEATURE REQUEST: Ability to Default to "Large Text" in the "Edit Formula" pop-ups
We have several users who check the box for "Large Text" every time they are in an Edit Formula pop-up, so that they can more easily read the formula. It would be nice if there was a way to either default this per user or if MV could hold the previousDiscord Server
I don't know if there is Discord server that we could use for some easier dynamic to exchange quick information. If there isn't I would like to know the interest of having one. Thanks for the attentionCAM Lock Circle Route Cutting Wrong Comp
We are having a issue where our cam locks are cutting the hole on the wrong comp side. Anyway we can force to cut on the correct comp?foundation library lock dado tool control
Hey folks, Does anyone know if there is a way to set a specific tool for lock dados in the foundation library. I'm currently running component library ( switching over to foundation) and I'm able to use a 1/4" tool for lock dados and a 3/8" tool for regularAuto Assign Rules
How do you use Auto Assign Rules at you company and Do They Work Efficiently? I only use them for Horizontal Boring since there is an option Parts - Horizontal Drilling Only I want to separate parts that do not have Face 5 or Face 6 to go to my Saw butFEATURE REQUEST: "Yes to All/No to All" When Prompted to Update Sections
So, a little bit of a background first as to why I prefer "Prompt to Update Section" vs having MV do it automatically. The biggest reason has to do with the instability of AutoCAD's AUTOSAVE and the operation of drawing sections. Another reason is thatmulti-pass tool with onion skin
Hi all, I have set up a multi-pass tool to do 3 passes, how can I tell it to still leave an onion and not do a through cut on the final pass? Thanks!Offset dowel holes for fixed shelves
Currently, I am running MV 2023 Library 50.7. I cannot find the setting to turn off the dowel offset on finished and unfinished ends when it comes to fixed shelves. It shows this code in the machining tokens for fixed shelves "=Dim_To_First_Dowel_Hole+Offset_Dowels_On_Left".Feature Request: Command Line Commands for Modifying Parts
Through the different versions, MV has done a lot to add AutoCAD command line versions of their MV commands to which I am grateful. The only ones that I really miss now are the ones under the Modify Parts heading: Add Part, Edit Part, Erase Parts, Movematerials report
is there a way to print a report for how much material is processed for a single project (all work orders for the project)?Dados From Analyzed Products Throw G-Code Errors Frequently
Not sure if this happens to others as often as it does for us, but it seems like 25-50% of the time when we analyze a custom product that has an angled end, and subsequently an angled dado, the angled dado will produce an error in the g-code for our Morbidelli.Adding Doors and Drawers into openings in a product created in Solid Modeling Analyzer?
I am having a tough time putting doors and drawers in the opening here. The product was created through SMA. If i cannot easily put subassemblies in the openings is there another work around to get these subassemblies even if they do not show on or inNew Toolbox Release Available Today: Build 23.1.0913.641
We are happy to announce that Toolbox build 23.1.0913.641 is now available! This build includes several resolutions for problems with the Solid Model Analyzer, fixes for errors in the DRAWPOLYLINE token UI, as well as issues with edge banding using customHow can I revert the material according to group spec if it was modified manually.
How can I revert the material according to group spec if it was modified manually before on the main prompts and the edit part material box was ticked.Solid Modeling - Extruding - Issue Start & End Stud
Hi, I have often this issue when drawing an extruded product using the Solid Modeling Tab. I have a seating bench to make, where the construction path is a semi circle: section: Top: The starting and ending stud always seems to be slightly misalignedFillers on wrong layer
I am noticing that my fillers are coming in on the 2d dashed layer. How would I change what layer they are placed on?Lookup Table Functions
I would like to know if I could have a formula reference for a local prompt to determine which block to use when cutting a 2d section.Pull location on drawer fronts
I am in the process of testing out the Foundation library to hopefully change over from the component library soon. I am noticing that in the Globals of the foundation library there is a setting called "Drawer Handle Distance From Top". I have this setPart not showing correctly after a cut out
Hi There, It is my second time I am seeing this problem recently. So i have a regular rectangular part. After making some cutouts in the center, the part is shown incorrectly with only the cutout part visible not the rest of the part. Anyway I can correctWorkflow, Standards, and Discipline w/ MV
I am curious to learn what other people do for their workflow/standards when modeling and creating projects. I have been using MV for almost 3 years now and I did all the modeling and drafting from zero experience until we hired someone around my oneNext Page
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