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.Understanding "Bay Position"
Where do I find documentation that will help with understanding its reference.. THANKSNew Toolbox Release Available Today: Build 23.1.0811.641
We are happy to announce that Toolbox build 23.1.0811.641 is now available! This build includes multiple fixes for issues in the UI, such as resolving an infinite loop error message, an issue within the Toolfiles with 900 router tools, buttons disappearingHow can I add a formula based product comments?
Is it possible to add comments that are formula based?Does anyone export DXF to use in E-cabinets?
Like the title says, mostly looking to get feedback on how well this work and what are its shortcomings if any?Product overall dim in section
This morning I have dug into edit design data in more ways than one and I do not know how to locate the drawing token for the overall product. Could someone please help me with this. See attached image.2d part edit
Hey, small Q. Does anyone know how to set the dimension style in the 2d part edit window? The current text is too small and always reverts back when I change it. CheersCan we get a project specific product library? What's the best way to duplicate customized products?
Hey everyone, Just got done with a lengthy discussion with my manager about what we should or shouldn't save to the library, and what our process for entering cabinets looks like. We work commercially and enter large amounts of cabinets through the productGrass Zargen in Foundation Library
I see these in the hardware and graphics folder, but don't see any options to select Zargen in the project or hardware wizard. Am I missing something, or is Zargen not available in the foundation? Has anyone added this? My understanding is the is likeSetting Default Spec Group?
In my current configuration I have a few different spec groups. Is there a way to set which spec group shows up as the default?Legacy Object Size Limit
With our joinery projects getting bigger and bigger, I keep getting a warning pop up about the Legacy Object Size Limit. Does anybody know if I turn off large objects support, am I going to lose any part of my plans and program? I have drawn the projectROUTEDHOLE machine token wrong route offset
What is causing my routedhole associative machine token to route on the outside of the circle on a left door but correct on the right swing single door for a timberline lock ?One token for multiple parts
I am trying to have a token than can route multiple parts at once. Is it possible? Am i the only one who could use it? Because our countertops are made from multiple parts for visual use in our sections. Sometimes we need to put a sink hole in it andProject Spec Group Edits - Suppress Prompt
Just updated to MV Build 23.0808.641 from an older build. And the first annoying thing is ... how to suppress this message? Followed up a quarter second later ... not several minutes later. Is it a feature, not an option? It's going to be super annoyingIs there a way to copy a product from one room to another WITHOUT saving it to the library?
As asked above, my microvellum has been misbehaving recently and it is freezing when I try to save a product to the library so I want to just copy or move it to another room in the same project.Collective Error - Using Update Existing Machining & GCode
Hello, I manually added spot holes using a .DXF on the side panels of a cabinet/microvellum product. I originally drew them in @ .125" DIA. I processed the Job then realized the Vertical drilling bit in the toolfile is @ .11811 (3mm). So I went into theNext Page
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