Open Base cabs
Probably an obvious fix here, but,,,,,,, ive drawn an open cabinet and when i nest it, the face material is allocated to outside and not inside the cabinet. is there a setting somewhere i can change this, i would assume an open cabinet would automaticallyIs there a way to conditionally toggle a point on or off using an IF statement inside of a SINGLE vectors formula?
Is there a way to formulate a point to be either ON or OFF inside of a single VECTORS formula, using an IF statement, without needing any "|"& string stuff? In my testing so far, I was able to do so if I had 2 points and was only wanting to toggle betweenAnyone create Tab Pulls – ex: Mockett DP3
Has anyone spent the time and effort to setup and create Tab Pulls for doors and drawers? I am talking about the full setup of 3D parts, 2d drawings, and machining as well. I created the hardware part so we can select it and it shows on the reports but I want to go further and get the drawings added and even do the machining as well. I made the 3d part and 2d section/elevation but I am finding there are rotation issues now since these are back mounted and directional essentially. So, the setupCorrupted Configurations
We have a problem that our configurations become corrupt and need to be reimported. The users that stay signed in most of the day or don't ever switch between libraries don't see the issue but the more they switch the more often it happens. I manage threeInserting Prompts in Edit Design Data
I am trying to insert a prompt in between width & height on my filler product. For some reason inserting this prompt here is causing the filler to move up. Is there something hidden with the width, height, & depth prompts that they have to stay in rowsHas anyone had problems with long scratches on a board while the CNC marching is running ?
I'm not sure but, I guess it happened because of the drill bit height so I changed the bit length on the CNC machine. But still the same deep scratch happened.. I am looking for a setup page on Microvellum, does anyone else know about it?Sub Assembly Prompts Command
For those of us still finding our way around the "Foundation" , there is a one click option found for use on the "Custom Tool Strip". Kudos "Development Team"L & R Divisions for Internal Drawers With Faces
Anyone else experiencing this issue. the divisions are 450" long. I add the sub using "Pick Corners"New Toolbox Release Available Today: Build 23.1.0830.641
We are happy to announce that Toolbox build 23.1.0830.641 is now available! This build includes resolutions for log issues on the Microvellum server, problems with accidental scrolling, certain features in Edit Design Data, as well as routing certainFEATURE REQUEST - Project Category as option in Work Order Names
In the Work Order Name Configuration, we would like the "category" (folder) name to be an option to add. We have a project (ex. A1234, with "phase" folders underneath (ex. A1, A2, B1, etc). We'd like the work orders to be named A1234A1, A1234A2, A1234B1,Has anyone had problems changing a 10mm drill bit from a 5mm drill while the CNC machine is running?
Has anyone had problems changing a 10mm drill bit from a 5mm drill while the CNC machine is running? I changed the bit length but still the same 1.5mm scratch happened ..Is there a better way to include routes in borders (IRIB) on some products and not others?
We have tried formulating the Include Routes in Borders setting in the toolfile. This works fine if your layer name is ROUTE (which is what we were keying off of). If your layer name starts with something else, the entire route that intersects the borderLooking for Professional Develompent
Hello, Looking for a high level professional that could help developing more in depht some details related to our company. Spanish or Portuguese wlecome and needed. Paid by the hr until all items are covered.Dado Tool - Global File <-> Toolfile
Hi, question: I've filled in (e.g.) Toolnumber 9 in my Globals to route dado's. That works for my primary CNC. However, I've got a secondary CNC where I'd like to mill the parts. This cnc's has Toolnumber 10. In the toolfile I've hit the checkbox forFEATURE REQUEST: Ability to transfer all setting from Old version of Toolbox ('21) to a new version ('22) when doing an install.
I would be great if there was a way for Microvellum to transfer all the setups and settings from an old version of Toolbox (’21) to a new version (’22) when doing the install and setup. We have multiple users and every time we do a new version update,New Article for adding drawer slides to the foundation library
Would it be possible to get a new article like this specific to the foundation library? Adding Drawer Slides ArticleHow to Mirror Product
I have a cabinet that I need both left and right hand versions of. I have drawn one version and now I am looking to mirror it. Looking through past forum posts, there is not much information on this. About all I can see is that each part needs a mirroredCutriteV7.xlxs File
Where do you save the Cutritev7.xlxs file so that Microvellum exports the proper information into Cutrite? We are currently pushing PTX files to Cutrite, but i do not think the Cutritev7.xlxs file has ever been implemented or configured properly withinDoor Locks not showing in elevations
Anyone knows how I can fix this? The upper cabinet has door locks but for some reason the door lock doesn't show on elevation ( this used to work before). I've tried re-drawing the cabinets, re-doing the elevation, also tried creating a new wall withHinge Cup Pocket Routes
My hinge cups are set to be machined as a pocket route but when the data is sent to WoodWop these operations are coming in as Vertical Routing. I want to have a specific router bit (3/8" Compression) to route all my pockets including the hinge cups. IWindows 11 Pasting (Text Doc/Word Doc)
Hi, I just noticed I was having a new issue with Windows 11 and pasting new formulas. Sometimes spaces aren't recognized or the Quotes are different. Does anyone know how to fix this? It might just be a word doc bug or a bad update. When I paste that,New Toolbox Release Available Today: Build 23.1.0821.641
We are happy to announce that Toolbox build 23.1.0821.641 is now available! This build includes several resolutions for issues for dado machine tokens, certain issues with G-code generation during generation, and a fix for certain Toolfiles. Please referFOUNDATION "Door Direction Indicator"
Is there an easy way to turn off the indicators. I can not find an option other than to use "Part Properties" and delete the "Draw Poly Line". There is a checkbox for the "Drawer Indicator"Seeking Onsite Draftsperson/Engineer with Microvellum Experience in NJ
Architectural Millwork Company in New Jersey, seeks an Experienced Draftsperson/Engineer. Experience in higher end residential cabinet/millwork construction is preferred. Experience in Microvellum, AutoCad, MasterCAM, Autodesk Inventor, will be a plus.perfect graining - Master 2 Bay Vertical Cabinet
I have two Master 2 Bay Vertical Cabinet cabinets - identical except the swing of the doors. The second generated a "perfect grain container too large" error. The container was 1400in +/- when the door was around 23in. this foundation library 23_0609Adding to an existing formula
I followed "Spread Sheets # 3 created by James, for creating a formula to reduce the "Adj_Shelf_Quanity" for uppers with less than 10.5" inside height to only have one. I would now like to add the ability to have 3 shelfs when the inside height is greaterVideo Topic Ideas
Hey everyone, We've been working on putting out 2 videos per month over on our YouTube channel, and have gotten into a pretty good rhythm, I'm working on mapping out future videos and wanted to ask here if anyone had any specific topics that you wouldFoundation Library and using the "MASTER LIBRARY" for "Lift-Up Doors"
Where Does one find the reveal settings and pull settings when using the "Master" with BAY ONE being a "Lift-Up". As you can see from the attached the door pulls do not position properly in "Section View". However they are reflected properly in "ElevationHook Subassembly
I am trying to incorporate a hook into my upper product in a job. I am having a problem with this. I can add the sub in the product, but what steps do I go through to get it to work the way it is intended? I am trying to work with the Ives 201 DoubleFoundation Library -Materials Migration Tool
We run scrap management through MV and integrate materials with Homag's woodstore. Long story short, we have a deep materials database with a lot of scrap in Microvellum. We're planning to make the jump to Foundation Library but with the current fx, itFEATURE REQUEST: Allow Batch Overwrite For "Create New G-Code"
When editing a nest that is going to a machine with auto-labeling you currently cannot update g-code because the information has to be completely reprocessed for the labeling to work properly. This forces you to "create new g-code" which does not allowDrafting Selection Style
I am looking to change the style when I select a product or a part. (see image) At the moment it is a blue heavy line. In my old version of MV it was a dotted line. Any help would be appreciated. Best regards, TrevorSMA failure
why would one part scan as a block when it is identical to the other 2 divisions? there is no reason i can see. anyone have this issue before?New Foundation Library Release Available Now: Build 23.0810
We are happy to announce that a new update for the Foundation Library, Build 23.0810 is now available! The latest release of Microvellum's Foundation Library includes resolutions for numerous issues, including certain product components having 2D planApplied FE Ends - Both LEFTS ???
In adding our own shaker machining token, prompts and Global Variables ... noted that the Applied FE Finished Panels in MV are producing (2) LEFTS - Not a RH and LH as it should be doing. You get (2) of the same ... Note: the COMPOSITE - both are facingPath Not Valid
I made a change in "Part Properties" to make a longer "Dim Line Extension" for Bay 1 and this message popped up. It did not pop up when I changed the formula for the other two bays. Just wondering what would cause it because the end result shows the formulaComponent Door: Part Properties Documentation, "FOUNDATION LIBRARY"
I have searched and can not find info on understanding the folders, the colors. If I only have a 3 Bay Master, I would like to understand which bays are used for making mods in my cross sections. Bay Positions are 87 Lift Up, 10 & 40 Upper doors and 01&30Calculators
Is it possible to create a calculator like what we have for the drawers? I am creating a product that consists of an inner wall skin with re-moveable panels. Have quite a bit of it done as to where I can size the panels, change the top and bottom marginsBlock Leaders
Is there a way to have leaders drawn with a block tag (slot, circle, hexagon, etc) in the DRAWLEADER token? Or should I use both DRAWLEADER and DRAWBLOCK tokens and have the leader ending on the block? I've looked at the token parameter descriptions inPropms for cabinet missing " Cabinet modification Options"
Hello friends. I'm trying to modify a cabinet and in every tutorial and or video about modification there seems to be a tab for constructions options and under this tab there is a cabinet modifications options tab. I don't have this options in my propms.Next Page
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