Room Component update in Foundation Library
I remember from a video a while back that the room component got an overhaul. From what I remember the door subs where updated to include more options. Yesterday I updated to the latest Foundation version with the update tool but the room component door
Highly Experienced Microvellum Engineer Wanted - NE Florida
Antique & Modern Cabinets has been in operation since 1951 and we are a family owned commercial cabinet shop. We have 45 full time employees and are focused on casework for the medical and business categories on our surrounding area. We are currently
Better Analyzation of Solid Model Parts Needed
The images below are examples of radius parts - in each image, the top part represents how it was modeled (ensuring it would "nest" and fit on a sheet of material) whereas the bottom part represents how it was analyzed. In each case, the analyzed parts
Hinge machining in Foundation
I'm using blumotion 110 hinges and I'm getting a weird additional 8mm hole off to the side. We only drill pilot holes as the main drilling is done offline. I tried locating this in the machining token but can't figure it out...any help is much appreciated.
Door Direction Option
Is there a global setting for shutting these door directions off without having to go into each product and shut them off? It wouldn't be so bad, but they are pointing the opposite way we use them in our 2d drawings...looks like they are pointing to the
Lead Trail Width & Lead Trail Length Per Processing Station
We have a beam saw & CNC that does nesting. These two machines can't have the same lead width & lead length as the beam saw only needs 1/2" & the nest needs 1" to account for the 3/8" straight we use to cut. Is there a way to accomplish this?
1 Door Products, No Swing Prompt - With solution
I am setting up Microvellum Foundation Library 24.0221. I am new to the Foundation Library. I have been using MV since about 2005. The Base 1 Door product (and similar products) and the Upper 1 Door product do not give you a prompt for the door swing.
Grain Direction in Designs
I have attached a quick design of a benchtop & Shelves with timber grain added and you can see that the waterfall legs have the grain running vertically, but the top has the grain running fron to back instead of left to right. This also happens as per
ToolBox and Production Module
I have exhausted my search trying to find what is referred to as "The Production Module". It is referenced in a few "Knowledge Base" articles, without further explanation. I don't see it listed in "Software Features". Can someone point me to a better
Machine Token - Profile Panel Edge
A selected profile for The Machine Token, Profile Panel Edge, does not seem to update if you modify the profile and re-draw the part. I was making my own profile for a custom finger pull on a door. I used an existing MV profile as a starting point. I renamed the custom profile and re-drew the part and it worked, but the profile was not quite right. So I modified the profile, saved, and re-drew the part. The profile did not change. I checked the profile drawing and it was successfully modified. When
Pocket Macro
Where can I find the Pocket Macro? I have a project with a custom product and I need to be able to vary the dimensions of a rectangular pocket based on other input. If it was a cutout it would be no problem, but a pocket? I need access to this. I can
Drawer Box Fixed Sizes Drawer Stock Material
Our standard drawer box is a wood dovetail drawer in which we buy standard size drawer boxes. In the foundation library, we have our Look Up Table Drawer Rip Heights established and the global variable Wood Drawer Box Height Fixed Sizes checked. There
New Toolbox Release Available Today: Build 24.1.0328.641
We are happy to announce that Toolbox build 24.1.0328.641 is now available! This build includes resolutions for issues with fillet tokens, FLA session checkouts, part curvature, router drilling on certain machines, and more. Please refer to the complete
lock route hole
hey all when i go machine a lock the route hole is cutting on the outside of circle is their a way to make it inside hole? see screen shots attatted
Renaming Reports?
Is there a way to rename a report that shows up in the report selection list after processing a project? I use 5 specific reports and would like to add a number value (1., 2., 3. ect.) to the report names to keep those 5 on the top of the list. Scrolling
No dimensions In Work Order
Why is the reason for having no dimensions in ma Work Order.
Added formula is functioning on it's own, but not applying in actual use.
Hey All, I'm just learning how to apply my own formulae into products. I've created a checkbox in the prompts which when =1 will engage this part of a formula +IF([L]Prompts!$B$430=1,[L]Prompts!$B$4-T1,0) ( I know this is just referencing directly, but
Save Subassembly Error - Resolve Prompt Conflicts
Hi, I found a new error today. One of my prompts is causing multiple rows of Resolve Subassembly Prompts to appear: When I click Okay, I get that error, I click Continue and things start acting normal. The subassembly saves to library. I just get this
Development Roadmap
Is there a list of current and future developments that Microvellum is working on? It is very disappointing to me to see some of the same issue reoccurring here on the forum with no feedback from Microvellum. For example, the nesting ability for Microvellum
perfect graining gone loco
yall having this problem as well? does it get fixed in a later release? toolbox oem 24.1.104.641 foundation 24.0119
SQL CE Viewer "Save File To Disk"
I want to be able to open/save one particular jobs "Products" tab/Table . The option allowed is to export a XL copy. Can it be Saved to a disk, as you can do with the "Categories" tab/Table?
miter
i have a bit setup for 45 miters to miter on CNC but it keep wanting to use the dado bit for miters how do i get it to use the correct bit for mitered parts?
Advanced Microvellum Tips: SQL CE Viewer
Hey all, I made a video exploring the SQL CE viewer, understanding table composition, and peeking behind the scenes of Microvellum. I did this one off the cuff, just as an overview of the tool, and the overall anatomy of the Microvellum database and tables.
delete report
can someone tell me how to remove some reports from the database. when i tried to edit a report it saved multiple versions with the same name in the reports list and i need to remove them
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
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