CORNER CLEAN OUT
i have a 2 pass tool to clean out corners with a small bit but the problem is it wants to run first in the nest before the border cut. is there a way to get it to run after the border cutout?
Fixed shelf dowel depth at a Division
Hello When two fixed shelves are separated by a division the dowels on the fixed shelves interfere with one another. I know about the offset dowel option in the global variables. The issue I have with that is the offset creates the need for the part to
Arched Top Doors
Is there a way to add arched top doors to cabinet.
New Foundation Library Release Available Today: Build 24.0322
We are happy to announce that a new update for the Foundation Library, Build 24.0322 is now available! The latest release of Microvellum's Foundation Library includes resolutions for numerous issues, updates to existing products to improve functionality,
Material Library Update
I'm trying to rename some material names in workbook designer is that possible? Everytime I update them, they revert back when I create a project or restart Toolbox. Ex. .75 2s Maple to become .75_2s_Maple Ready to Save Restart and Check: (Reverts back)
Colour of Drawers ?
Hello Everyone, I'm new with Microvellum and i try to be more efficient in my drawings. I'm using Blum Legrabox for my drawers. When i start a new project, can i change the colour when i'm setting the projet in the beginning ? Right now i change the color
Toolbox move
Hi Can anyone help me with this kind of problem. It was all good yesterday but today when i open ,my toolbox lost. How to restore it? Thank you
First time seeing these Error messages processing test job :/
Good morning MV community, I need some help understanding a couple of errors that popped up in my test job. The first error occurs when I process 2 parts. The second error occurs at my WEEKE, are they related? this is the first time I have seen these,
Can you update your drawing template once a project is created?
Is this possible? I have made changes to our drawing template and want past projects to inherit those properties.
need help with a formula
im trying to figure out an if statement for our counter tops, this is what it is now =IF(Field_Joint_Qty>0,Field_Joint_1_Location,Width) but lets say i want to deduct from the answer of above with, IF(Left_Finish_End>0,-M!Base_Side_Finished_End_Thickness)
New Toolbox Release Available Today: Build 24.1.0318.641
We are happy to announce that Toolbox build 24.1.0318.641 is now available! This build includes resolutions for issues with shadowlines in products and hinge routing machining on L-shaped doors. Please refer to the complete Release Notes for more information
CNC LOCKING UP
has anyone experienced this... i have some machining that uses a couple tools ( 1 inside cutout and a 900 tool to clean out corners) . it works just fine until i try to duplicate it. i copy a part with the machining and edit for size and the layer shows
Formula Driven Buyout Materials - Costing
Example - how is closet rail calculated for the quote/cost reports. It doesn't seem to work on Lineal Metres? I have a lineal metre value entered but not working??? Is it defaulting to SQM?
Is it possible to have a DRAWDIM Token draw at an angle?
I am working on the ADA Sink Cabinet and I would like to add a dim for the angled removable panel. Is this possible? Below are some screenshots of my attempt:
FEATURE REQUEST: More Point-of-Use Help Inside MV
We are preparing to train a whole new group of drafters on how to use MV. In doing so, we will utilize MV's help documents, as well as our own. Both are great for initial training, when you have time to go over the basics in full depth from start to finish
Report {Time} acting differently
I just noticed on my reports, at the bottom footer I'm using {Time} for all my reports. Sometimes its displaying Date and Time, other times its displaying Date Only. Any ideas why? Report 1: Report 2: Its kind of strange. I'm sure its something small
Shadow Line Adding New Aluminum Profile
Hi, i added new extrusion profile in shadow line list. also i drew the profile and putted the right place (...\Graphics\Moldings) but it does not appears in 3D or 2D. What did i do wrong? also pops up error.
Lookup table for section cad blocks?
I am designing a display case and I am using a lookup table to determine the shelf depth based on the overall depth of the display case. I need to figure out how to draw the appropriate cross section for the shelf supports (KV 180) based on the depth
ghost in the machine
running 24.1.104.641\ and a project in foundation library 22_0520 problem: cab: tall 2 door double door door/bay adjust on there own. draw the cabinet like normal....looks great... nest it and the doors are 3/8 too tall. redraw the cabinets and the doors
Microvellum University – eLearning Status Update
We have some exciting news to share with you regarding new training resources coming this month! One of the key elements of Microvellum University (MVU) is eLearning. Microvellum’s eLearning training program is designed to help novice to intermediate-level
Layer Properties
I recently changed over to the Foundation Library. right now I am using the template that I have used for years. This template of mine has all the layer properties and their colors and line types as they have been for years. However, the template that
Viewbase
When I update for modify a product, my viewbase product disappears and I have to redo the viewbase command
Hatched return
Can the hatch return be added to cabinets. If so can it be a suggestion for a library update?
Missing Variables G!Buyout_File_Drawers and W!Buyout_File_Drawers
I am setting up the Foundation Library. I found a Variable that is referenced in the products. But, does not exist in the Global or Wizard. I created it in both places. So, I am good there. Here is my question. Where does this kind of discussion exist
Grain and Edgebanding Visibility in Products
Is there any way to see a visual marker of Grain Direction and Edgebanding on a Product in 3D form? I know there is a way to set grain for materials, would it be able to be displayed on the face 5 and 6 of each part? Origin and Rotation shows a simplified
CONTENT: Photo realism renderings. Anyone using rendering feature in MV/AutoCAD?
I have always wanted to be good with rendering though AutoCAD/MV. Anytime I played around with it, the results are poorly lit and certain settings didn't make sense. Whoever does them for MV (I feel like Clay does) is really good and you can tell they
Does anyone use AllMoxy with MV?
We just signed up and excited to start using this software. Curious if anyone else uses it and what their opinion is with MV? We are told by their reps that Cabinet Vision is a little more stream lined than MV..
Custom Dowel Spacing on Finished Ends Issue
Hello, I came across what I believe might be an issue today with custom dowel spacing on finished ends. From my digging, it looks the Foundation Library update 23.0623 added a new formula for to the dowel hardware tokens for cabinet bottom/stretcher/nailers
Can you make a separate report for each part?
I want to create a report, but have it split into individual reports for each part. (Imagine a part label type of report, but instead of 1 file with multiple pages, I want a separate document for each part.) Can this be done? If it can, how would the
Dado Machine Tokens
We use a saw to create our dados on our tops, bottoms & sides for our back to fit into. So I've set this up with our dado clearance below: I'm running into an issue where an extra pass needs to be added and it won't add it. Is this machine token limited
Latch Timberline CompX Double Door
Does anyone know where to find the machine tokens for the Latch Timberline CompX Double Door in the Foundation Library? This latch is not listed in the hardware library. I did find it in the "H Look Up Table" under Secondary locks but it only lists the
New Toolbox Build Available Today: Build 24.1.0312.641
We are happy to announce that Toolbox build 24.1.0312.641 is now available! This build includes resolutions for issues with materials and parts with perfect graining applied, issues on the MV server, and issues of 3D representation. Station IDs have been
key error
can someone tell me what this means
Virtual Boring Issues
I am struggling to understand why the drilling isn't doing what I am putting in. I am sure its something I am missing but I am not able to get the proper boring following the article/instructions. I want the boring to be 1.3125" from the edge, 1.5625"
Curved Pieces only Block Nesting
Running some curved counter tops, and everything is nest as rectangular parts with routes except one transtop deck. Cannot figure out why. Anyone have any thoughts on this? Thanks
Unable to open PARTS PROPERTIES
Hi all, has anyone experiencing this issue? Could you help me how to solve this error? Appreciate your help. thanks
2D/Section Text Height
Anybody else started having an issue with the text drawn on 2d/sections only coming in with a height of 1 since a recent update? It's definitely not a text style issue or the like, going back to a project from before the update and redrawing a cabinet
Product Starter Bay Options
I am trying to find out if there is a way to add other options to the bay. I am wanting to add double doors to options for bays. I am trying to make cubbies with independent and lockable doors.
AutoCAD Command
For those of us who draw using "Annotative" Is there a way to create keyboard shortcuts for two scales, when drawing? I use 1/2" and 1". Or is there a command already for it?
Pline option (parameter 4) defaults
When i draw a PLINE in the 2D Part Editor, the default set of options in Parameter 4 comes out at 3;0;0;0;0 I have to manually change this to 0;0;0;0;0 if i am using a shaped tool so my model appears correct. Is there a setting somewhere, or a way to
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