Upper cabinet with overlay bottom and finished end not constructed properly
I need an upper cabinet with a bottom valance, an overlaid bottom and a finished end on one side, but the construction that results with the overlay bottom and finished end options checked results in a finished end that is not long enough (doesn't follow
How do you center pull on doors
Hello, Customer wants pulls on cabinet doors to be horizontal and centered on door width. Where is the setting to have all the pulls centered on doors? I am lazy and do not want to do it manually for each door. Thanks.
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upgrading from SQL express
Hi there, we are using MV Toolkit and running out of space on our express database, looking to upgrade to SQL standard. Had a pretty unhelpful chat with support trying to determine if we need to purchase seperate SQL user licences for each Microvellum
Drawing tokens in toolbox 23.1010
Hello I'm newish to Microvellum, and not really any AutoCAD experience. I've been using Microvellum for about a year and never had to adjust my 2d drawings much. It was already set up from the previous user, and we was using toolbox imperial on 2022 version.
Assign Specific Material to a Processing Station
Hello- We have multiple CNC's that we prefer to use only with specific materials. Is there a way to auto assign materials to different processing stations? Thanks.
Assigning Default Machining Sequence Based On Tool
I am trying to figure out if there is a way to rout machining in a specific sequence based on the tool used. I have a T-slot type cutter that I want to machine after a relief is routed with a straight bit. The relationship of the routs to each other wont
Drawer slides not lining up with holes
We are testing the Accuride 3832C slides and our holes aren't lining up, am I doing something wrong here? The only prompt for this slide doesn't include the "C" but Google tells me that the "C" is just the newer version of the 3832. Also, we would like
Depth of holes for handles/pulls
Is there a way to control the depth of the hole for a pull/handle? I can't seem to find the machine token that drives this hole. To give some context we have a pod and rail CNC machine that does individual parts and don't want the hole to go all the way
Duplicate Program Numbers When Sending Parts To Multiple Processing Stations
I am wondering if there is a way to prevent MV from assigning the same program number to different sheets when processing a work order where parts are being sent to multiple processing stations. We often have releases where there are plywood parts for
New Toolbox Release Available Today: Build 23.1.1219.641
We are happy to announce that Toolbox build 23.1.1219.642 is now available! This build includes resolutions for issues with changing between FLA and SLA licenses, general fixes and changes to make the Microvellum UI more functional, fixes for issues of
2D Part editor simulator
Some of you might find this useful. I like to edit parts and machine tokens in the spreadsheet and usually have to rely on trial and error to get the orientation correct so I made this thing. Enter your panels Width, Length, and Machine Points here: The
Machining Token
My CNC does not have a 20mm vertically drill. I am trying to use cams to construct a product. Is it possible to use a router to machine the 20mm hole instead of using a drill. Can this be changed in the global as well for future machining.
Stay Down Nesting Spoilboard Penetration
Just wondering if someone can point me in the right direction to find the spoilboard penetration variable for Stay Down Nesting? It doesn't seem to reference the G!Router_Clearance variable, and my G-Code shows it to be cutting material thickness only.
Program Crashing
Anyone else on Library 23.1010 having the issue of the program crashing at least once daily?
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Roll Out Spacers - They are in the wrong spot.
We are using fulterer 5000 line. which if I use the slide only, the machining is in the right spot. How ever when I add the 1' spacers the machining is not in the right spot. Any help would be greatly appreciated
How to remove edge banding adjustments from machining without changing every EB material
Hello, I am wondering if anyone knows of a way to "turn off" the EB adjustment that is made to each part that has edge banding without changing every EB material thickness to 0 or using the 'Part Size Adjustment'. I want my parts to be machined at finished
Saving or Overwriting subassemblies
It seems that for me at least the only dependable method to save a subassembly back to the library is to use Database Explorer. I have gotten the interface option to work on occasion but not with any kind of dependability. Had the occasion to try it again
Missing Symetra drawers in a new FL 23.1114
Hi guys Does anyone help with the missing setup for Symetra drawers in a new foundation library. In our previous FL setup 22.1207 we have this setup integrated. I did export them from old library setup 22.1207 and import all in to new 23.1114 but for
Miter Fold aggregate setup
Hi guys, We have a brand new miter aggregate for our CNC Can't figure out how to make it work with MV. There's a problem with tool profile i guess so MV wont pick this aggregate for mitering. I ask MV team for help but no solution came form them (yet).
Built in Names (Defined Names such as ProductName, ProductDescription, Heightabovefloor)
Hi all, I've begun noticing that Toolbox has a bunch of built in names that have pre-defined properties, most notably ProductName, ProductDescription, Heightabovefloor and a few others. It would be handy if there was a list of all of these built in names
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QUESTION: Is there a way to have reports in report groups automatically select the correct processing station?
We just started utilizing Report Groups, which we really like, overall. When creating the Report Group, I have them auto-generate upon processing a Batch. I then set up the processing station that I wanted to trigger the generation of each report (shown
Shown Measurements on 2-D drawings
Does anyone know how to change which dimensions are shown each time you draw a cabinet? I would like to have center if sink cabinet shown automatically instead of doing it manually every time. Also when i do an applied panel its showing the width each
Nested Panels Report Page Break On Different Sheet Stock
I would like to add a page break whenever there is a different sheet stock material.
Problem connecting a custom prompt to a "new part"
I've been tasked with creating bookends on the adjustable shelf with standards and brackets product. I have the bookends added in the parts list and have created a new custom prompt to write in a value. Similar to specifying depth, height, or width. I
New Toolbox Build Available Today: Build 23.1.1212.641
We are happy to announce that Toolbox build 23.1.1212.641 is now available! This build includes resolutions for issues with project level materials not replicating across projects, border cuts not disappearing during Stay Down Nesting, an issue with rectangular
Scrap not being utilized
I am new to scrap management and trying to use it for the first time on a job. I entered 18 sheets of scrap we have of Melamine. All the settings seem to be set properly but it is using literally zero of the sheets. Any ideas? To clarify, it is cutting
MV Workbook Designer Cheat Sheet
Does anyone have a cheat sheet for the columns in the workbook designer? I can't seem to find anything in the knowledge base explaining each column other than for the G workbook. Any help would be appreciated
Problem importing a work order
I am having a hard time importing a work order that was accidentally exported / archived before being cut. I moved the exported folder to a local folder on my computer, select the "MicrovellumExport.sdf" file to import, but get several errors and am unsuccessful.
Un-associating drawer head height with drawer box sub assembly
Hi all, I am trying to un-associate the height of drawer heads with the drawer box sub assembly's. For our standard Frameless 3 drawer bases, we have a set 5.75" top, 12.1875" mid and bottom drawer heads, and the drawer boxes are 4" @ top, and 10" mid
Formula help retrieving value from local product
Hi I am trying to use the local prompt for the drawer front heights (e.g Bottom_Drawer_Front_Height) within a drawer subassembly formula. I am pushing the value "Bottom" through the prompt value column to a subassembly prompt called Drawer_Position. I
Onion skin all parts on the CNC Router
I have a question concerning settings for Processing Stations (Router). There is a setting for "Small part handling" to "onion skin" the small part. Is there a setting or a process that will onion skin all parts that process to the router?
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Invisible Fasteners
So... Researching Invisible Fasteners, What is the one drawn in the wardrobe expansion, construction methods list? Looking at different ways for tricky jobs. Thanks in advance
More available colors in the color column
Currently you can color your prompts with the color column, but the available colors are limited to the first 9. I would like to be able to use the full AutoCAD color catalog (Either the Index Color 1 - 255, or the RGB equivalent Color Books 1-255,1-255,1-255)
Change distance from drawer box to cabinet
I need to change de distance from drawer to cabinet, right it is 1/8 on each side and I need it be 5/16 on each side. I can provide more information need. Thanks in advance!
Formula Driven Materials to have the "Always Flip" "Always Ask" "Never Flip" option
We are going for full order processing automation without human intervention as a goal. However, because we're using Formula Driven materials to manage our unlimited number of materials, these Formula Driven Materials are causing a pop up message that
Face 5 face 6 magic needed
I have a cabinet with nearly all the machining on face 6 (cam and click lock system)(outside of the cabinet) and a hinge plate on face 5 that is drilled thru. hinge drilling is the only machining inside on face 5. I have looked thru the community and
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