Unnecessary Double line machining // Square Pocket
Hi Guys, Would love to hear you guys' input on this. When i use Square Pocket 2D machining tool in MV, it automatically give you a double line machining even though the width of groove is less than 2 times of tool Dia. See below. Looks like MV wants toCreating Custom Associative Hardware in Foundation vs Component
I've yet to dive into adding custom associative hardware in the Foundation library. In a previous post of mine I asked if the hardware in the Foundation is able to be imported into the Component Library accurately - which it cannot. But that did bringTo those who are miterfolding Solid Surface, what are you doing on an inside corner?
Say for a 'L' or 'U' shaped top?May's virtual events
Tune in to this month's virtual events, coming up May 11th, 18th and 25th! Virtual events are the perfect opportunity to learn more about our software, have discussions with industry experts and find answers to any questions you may have. This month'sSolution to drawer calculator issues Part 1 (Individual Subassemblies)
I know there is a different thread asking for ideas for solving some drawer calculator issues, however I thought it best to make a new post to suggest some in depth solutions I have made. Before I start, I should say that most of this won't make senseReports String = Value trouble
Does anyone know how to write this to work? {IIF(Parts.MaterialName=".375 DOOR WALNUT","TRUE","FALSE")} No matter what I put, it always turns up false even if the material name is exactly .375 DOOR WALNUT Or if there is a way for Contains.Parts.MaterialNameDisplay top view dimensions and model name
I was just wondering if there is a setting in autocad that would turn on dimensions and model name in top view for a cabinet? My co-worker and I compared his cutx file that controls this against mine and they were identical. But his cabinets all displayFinished End Screws
Hi, I am having an issue with screws going through the FE. Is there a way to shorten the drill path so that the FE looks Finished??Foundations Library - Construction Settings
I apoligize for spamming this site with endless questions but, its been a while since ive setup a new fresh install with a new library. We are slowly integrating Foundations library and i am confused as to the Construction Settings. I only have the optionExperienced Microvellum Engineer - desks, die walls, receptions only
We are currently seeking a skilled Microvellum Engineer to join our team for the production of die walls, receptions, and desks. The ideal candidate must have a deep understanding of Microvellum and Autocad, as well as practical knowledge of shop assemblyUnable to print report
Hi everybody! I suddenly became the "microvellum" girl at my shop, and we just recently updated ourselves with the 2023 update on our three computers. Two of those are working perfectly, but there is one that won't print any report at all. She can createQuery database for product
Is there a way to pull info from the database into the L workbook?Feature Request: Additional Special Microvellum System Prompts - PLANNODIM
I would like to have better control over some default dimensions on my products. For example, I want to be able to turn off the plan dimension on my ladder kick so that it does not interfere with my other cabinet dimensions (I constantly need to deleteDouble layer drawers
I'm trying to create a double layer drawer in Microvellum, the library I'm using is: is there a setting that will help create the double layer drawer, see attached image for reference. I know I can build to separate boxes but I was wondering if thereNesting SMA Parts
Am I not allowed to move nested SMA parts? It appears that the Composite file is showing a single entity per sheet for the routes rather than individual parts.Changing default 3D blocks used by products
How do you change the default block used in 3D drawings for Item Symbols? I have seen MV Tech's do this but I cannot remember how they did it. The default block is ItemSymbol3DAnno.dwg and I want it to default to ItemSymbol3D.dwg. Both of these blocksReports in Spanish
How can I get our English language reports to print in Spanish? As a test, I thought maybe our reports were linked to the Registry entry CultureFunctional : en-US. I thought changing this to es-US, would change the language to Spanish. It did not. ExampleFEATURE REQUEST: Add Grain Direction Field to Parts Review List
Because, let's face it, a "G" in the material name doesn't always mean someone set it up correctly or didn't change it for some unknown reason... Trust but verify.Attribute Variables visibility determined by layer use in drawing
I was wondering if there was a method I am not aware of that I could find if an object or anything in the current room is drawn on a particular layer and use that to set a variable to say a different thing. I am setting up an automated materials pageDialogue boxes aren't sized correctly
Most of my dialogue boxes are not the correct size, preventing me from viewing all options and prompts in dialogue boxes. How do I adjust these?Foundation Framelss
What is the procedure to add a Face Frame for an open cabinet?Extruded product builder - Curved Bench
We are currently looking at producing cutable curved pieces to build a curved bench (See images attached) as per the design. The issues we are running into is our extrusion runs into our walls. Has anyone ever created a product similar to this? Any tipsscrap management
Does anyone know if there is a function of the scrap management controls that will allow you to make single trim cuts to square off material drops. instead of wasting time routing full squares? our Cabinet Vision sofware has this option, by my MicrovellumFEATURE REQUEST: Access to Hardware Machine Tokens from Edit Material UI
Part Specific Tooling?
Is there a way to apply specific tooling to specific parts? I know you can specify tools to material, but is there a setting or formula to specify a certain tool to certain parts? I want our CNC to be routing with a downcut bit when cutting out systemUnified Work Order Processing Speed
I am currently setting up a new server with SQL 2019 and decided to try out the Unified Work Order rather than the old SQLCE method to see if it will perform better for us. In short it seems to be a LOT slower when processing a job for the CNC's. HasToolbox Error
I randomly this error pop up while working. It does not seem to impact anything, but it pops up quite frequently. Any fixes?Adding doors and/or windows to areas
Is there not a way to add doors and windows to drawings? For example on a nurses station with a pass through I cannot find a way to show the opening in the wall.Product Label Image Size Increase
Is it possible to increase the part image size on a product label? I increased the field size but the image doesn't scale up. Thanks.Face 6 Cutting Edge
Hi, Our workshop have reported that when we run a specific part that required a 11.8mm channel for LED strip both sides. That on face 5 it comes out fine, but on face 6 the code goes awry!, for some reason, the cutting edge flips from LH Cutting edgedValue Formats in Stimulsoft Reports!
Hello, We are curious about using the MVValueFormat() function in Stimulsoft reports! We usually run our reports in decimals, but in this case we'd like to force one report to 1/32" fractions. Does anyone know if one can pass the MVValueFormat() functionNew Beta Software Build is Available | Build 23.1.0502.641
Hello, Microvellum users! Today, we are happy to announce that a new beta build is available and ready for those of you that want to start testing the recent changes. This beta build contains a number of changes and overhauls to existing settings, asReport - Running Counter (Not Item Number)
Hi, I was wondering if anyone knew how to add a running counter to a report. I checked all available ones and didn't see anything I could reference. I want to add a column in red Row # that just gives a sequential counter that keeps increasing from SubassemblyHow to quickly create Gcode and stickers for one off parts?
What is the best way to get just a few parts from CAD out to the shop with programs and maybe even drawings to go with the parts? I'm trying to avoid creating a MV product and processing a work order. So what I've done so far is create a part using theDEVELOPMENT TEAM "FOUNDATION MASTER CABINET"
I used the Master Cabinet created three vertical divisions, the upper and second division have no internal components. The bottom bay, I created divisions and changed it to reflect only one. I added internal drawers with faces for each of the bottom baysSPAM Postings ... WTH??
Gotta love the SPAM postings, right? Are you guys kicking the BOTs / bogus accounts posting this cr@p? Otherwise I'm think I really need to learn more about "Gold Rate Predictions" ... hmm. Also been looking into extending my car's warranty too .. canFEATURE REQUEST: Additional Output Options for Report Groups
Is it possible to have the output options for report groups match the options that are available in the report save options? Specifically, I'm needing either the Text or Rich Text format.Wizard Customizing
I know many power users have customized spec groups and wizards to leverage formula driven materials to generally simplify and speed up work flow, currently I’m attempting to do the same. I’d like to know what additions people have made that have hadAngle vanity panels
I have noticed that the angle vanity panels in the CC library are not angeled correctly, but in the foundation they are. How would I go about fixing this?Has Anyone Tried This?!!
I may be late to the game on this but it's just been so long since I've had to create actual work orders that I just now discovered this little trick... When in the Composite drawing, you can STRETCH the border of the material (say from 49 x 97 to 49Next Page
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