Long time user with some bad habits, Looking for advice
Im a long time microvellum user who is trying to upgrade and train a new employee at the same time. I have been with my company for about 20 years and have been the main programmer for our CNC and panel saw for all of that time. I use a mix of MicrovellumCustom Perfect Corners Machining
Howdy all, Just wondering if there is a way to do perfect corners routing on custom nests when using Nesting/2D Machining Tools or any other method?Adding Appliance
Id like to add a few appliances to my library, i can get the 3d .dwg from the manufacturer, but have no idea how to add it into MV. thanksSolid Model Analyzer - Machining to All Parts
I noticed on newer Microvellum Builds that when I Solid Model Analyze a 3D model, all parts have machining (routing) even the basic rectangular parts. In older Builds, simple rectangular parts did not have machining assigned to them. I am not sure whichImporting extruded molding CUTX file through data base explorer
I imported an updated version of our extruded crown through data base explorer. When I try to use it, there isn't a pick points option any longer? Is there a special prompt value somewhere in the extruded crown spreadsheet that I need to "reset"? NewReport code fix (String to Decimal)
I'm trying to round a value, but its giving me an error. We're not wanting these to be 4 decimal places. The Round(Data,int) seems to work in most other places. Thanks, -JamesMicrovellum Drafter in Washington DC greater area
Hello community, I have an opening position for a Microvellum drafter, this position will be a direct hire, and I'm not looking for a sub-contract drafting company/individual. The main job description will be to interpret the IFC set and transform itUnderstanding "Units"
In the registry units are listed. I know (1) is for imperial and (2) is for metric. What is the (0) used for?Get a eNullObjectId when moving walls and products
I will have a issue where I try and move a product or wall and I get a error message. Any idea what might be driving it?Edit Multiple Products Prompt "redraw product on close"
It would be nice if there was no need to have to check the box for a redraw. The purpose is to make change so why is there a need for the "check box" One less click means faster productivity!!Foundation Library
We're just getting our feet wet with MV, and was wondering about the prevailing opinion on migrating to the foundation library. From what I understand it's not on parity with the traditional component library, i.e. no face frames, but is it feature completemax buildup variable
can someone tell me where to change the prompt for countertop buildup? the default is 16 and i want to change it in my library.Hardware Token - machining two non-adjacent panels
I'm trying to add a new hardware item for a closet rod. The problem I'm running into is getting it to only show once on the hardware report while also getting the machining for the rod on both side panels. I'm guessing there's not a perfect solution toSetting default properties for camera views in template
Hi When I create a new camera in our standard template I get the following default properties: Camera Z: 0 Target Z: 0 Lens Length (mm): 50 But I want these to default to (Not that the specific numbers matter...): Camera Z: 1600 Target Z: 1200 Lens LengthExporting Tool Strip
I read on here a while back we can export the tool strip on the Toolbox menu bar however I cant find the reference for it. Does anyone know how to export this per person? We might be doing a bunch of software reinstalls soon, and this could help saveReturn Filler (Shadows) & Flush with Carc Applied Ends Need Their Own Door Reveal Global
The return filler (shadow that is installed flush with the face of the cabinets) needs its own global. As it stands at the moment whenever you select the return filler (or same problem applies to an Applied End that is flush with the face of the carcase)report designer
can someone explain how to go about changing the page size on existing reports? i know how to edit individual reports but i would like to change the default paper size for some of the reports we use the most.No Back Holes on F.E.
The problem I am having is when I select a Finished End, It drills all the holes in the side of the cabinets except for the holes for the back. I cant find where to adjust this. I have finished ends in construction options set to screw, is there anotherSplitting a project into phases
We have drawn a large job which now needs to be split in to phases (Phase 1 and Phase 2, for example) and we need the phase name to be shown on the report and the ptx files. Our only 'work around' we have is to rename the file each time we wish to saveAdd Plan Drawer Qty Lines spacing
Any idea how to change the spacing of the plan view drawer quantity lines? they are too close to each other. Please see attached. ThanksFolder color change after part modification - Foundation Library
Hello, So I tried to search for this but haven't been able to see a solution but was wondering if anyone knows how to get the color of the folder in the part properties window to go back to green without having to click "Revert Subassembly"? The reasonCam Holes For Drawer Fronts
How would I go about changing the drawer front cam adjusters to default to 4 of them instead of 2? I would like them to be roughly an 1 1/2" in from the sides.Add "Mitre" as another cabient construction option when you select the "advanced" menu in the prompts
It be handy to be able select "Mitre" as an option for constructing cabinets under the "Show Advanced Options" in the product prompts. We typically run our parts with mitres 1mm oversize then cut the mitre on the saw so whilst theyre cut on the CNC squareNew Toolbox Release Available Today: Build 24.1.0207.641
We are happy to announce that Toolbox build 24.1.0207.641 is now available! This build includes resolutions for a wide range of issues with 3D representation, flatshots, and material collection pointers. Changes have been made to the Factory WorkbookHorizontal Grained Doors and Drawer Fronts - Perfect Gain
I am using the CCL library (v50.3) and "Perfect Grain" does not appear to work with horizontal grain on doors and drawer fronts. Or am I missing something? I have "Perfect Grain" checked off and I have assigned the Grain Direction for doors and drawerDado Machine Token - Draw Only
Hi, I'm wondering if there is a way to make the Dado machine token draw only? We use FF Dado to Fixed Shelves/Vertical Bays, however production doesn't want the CNC to cut that Dado... they have another machine to do it. Is there a way I can set it toSplit Machining
Is it possible to split machining between processing stations? Example: Face 5 3mm diameter holes drilled on a flat table machine, and 8mm diameter holes drilled on a pod & rail machine? Don't ask me why, I know it seems counterintuitive. Thanks, RyFoundation Library - Drawer Box Rear Gap Setting
Hello, Can anyone point me in the direction of where I can modify the "Drawer Box Rear Gap" setting in the Foundation library? It used to be a global setting but now I cannot locate it... Below is from library 50.3FEATURE REQUEST: Redraw Products from Database could sort by spec group 1st for faster re-draw
When selecting a group of products in Product Viewer and selecting to redraw select products from database, there is a noticeable lag any time a product has a different spec group than the one previous to it. It would seem that if the program could doCCL Refresher
I haven't used CCL in well over a year and I need to make some changes to section views in a library. I forget where the door dim and gap dim is located. Need to move them in to be only 8" off the face and not 24". And would prefer to do it "GloballyDrawer Box Bottom Location
I'm looking to modify our box bottom clearance. Is there a global location for this in Foundation? Currently comes in at 1/2". I'm trying to achieve the 3/8" per image.Limit Size Range on System Drawers
Is it possible to limit the drawer height range on system drawers? For example, I only want to use Blum's Legrabox in M and C heights regardless of drawer front height. Thanks.Tracking Info Reports ?
Does anyone have or use a Tracking Info Report for sending and scheduling jobs to the shop? We have been asked to create a report to come out of MV as a daily report of our work we are sending to the shop to help determine estimated hours for per area"Export and then Remove Project" one option to chose in Microvellum Database Utility
I work remotely and import updated projects in our Company database often. As a rule the remote engineers backup projects and then remove projects on the company server before importing in the updated project into the company server. If anything everDrawer Box Dowel Spacing
We use a specific spacing for our dowels and screws on our stretchers (5"), nailers (4") and everything else. (See attached pic for reference) We are moving to the foundation library 23.0210 and I need to set it up to match what we currently use now.Curved cabinet
Has anyone tried to make curved cabinets from the library? What would be the best way to make it? ThanksThe new 2D Instructions Subassembly name change
I tried changing the Global for 2D instruction to our company name so I can modify this moving forward. When I select the subassembly in the spread sheets it says its not found. I think I need to copy it and match the names but not sure how to do that.Project level materials showing up in new projects but can't be found in template materials
Hello, When a new project is created there are few materials that are automatically showing up as project level materials. My first thought was these materials are set to be cloneable but when I search for these materials in the library/template materialAdvice on Best Practices
I am drawing a kitchen that has multiple upper cabinets with lift-up doors. I have my project set to use Blum Aventos lift-up hardware. For one of my cabinets, I would like to switch the hardware to a more compact option. What would be the "correct" orFinished End Text Dilemma
I am working in a clients CCL Library that has an issue with the text size for Finished Ends in elevation. I can not find how to make the change. All other text show properly in the default text of B_1-2. The F.E. text shows up in their E_1-2 with a completelyNext Page
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