Lead in fouls lock holes.
Looking for a little bit of help. When cutting a lock hole the lead in is fouling the side of the hole. Currently "My Offset Point" type setting is Tangent. I have also tried vertical, perpendicular, and none but all either foul the hole or cause the
Is there a way to disable or hide a specific type of Machine Token?
There are a few types of Machine Tokens that we'd like to disappear from the visible list, so that our users would never attempt to apply them to a part. This is typically because they either cause issues on our machines or in cutrite nesting software.
Perfect Grain Part Position Bug
Hi, I have a very weird error in my nest. I have a custom cabinet (3 drawers 2 doors 3 drawers ) First 3 drawers fronts are fine. Same for the Doors Right Side bottom Drawers is also fine the the top and middle right are off and on top of each other (See
Drawer Boxes and Drawer Glides
I'm working on setting up our Library to match what we currently offer when it comes to drawer box depths and drawer glides. We offer drawer boxes in increments of 3", beginning at 9" and going up to 21" as standards. We offer deeper ones too but that'll
Drawing Hardware in 2D
I have seen examples of hardware being drawn with the 2D tokens, but I cannot find it within the documentation. How do you enable 2D tokens of hardware for elevations and cross-sections?
Can I stop CAD Dimension Grips from resetting when closing/re-Opening a drawing?
I have tried Googling this and have put in a request to CAD's forum, but figured I'd try here as well. If I move/stretch the grips on CAD dimension text, then save, close, and re-open a drawing, all of them reset themselves back to the original location,
New Toolbox Release Available Today: Build 23.1.1114.641
We are happy to announce that Toolbox build 23.1.1114.641 is now available! This build includes several resolutions for issues like duplicate tooltips, certain issues with rebuilding the subassemblies of older projects, and an error that would occur in
Split oversized back
Hi all, is there an option in the global settings or product properties to split a back if it goes over the material size? What is the procedure for dealing with oversized backs? Thanks, Pete.
RCWindow & RCDoor subassembly help
Having trouble making changes to the 2d plan view prompts in the RCWindow & RCDoor subassemblies. I tried changing the Left/Right Jamb DRAWLINE layers from Door/Window to Wall. The sub's just revert back to their original prompt values after closing/saving
SLIDING DOORS/BYPASS DOORS
there doesn't seem to be an option for sliding or bypass cabinet doors any where, has any one used these in MV ? there is lots of different hardware for this but no mention of it in MV.
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New Video - Formula Driven Materials
Hey all, I make a video going over the basics of formula driven materials here: https://youtu.be/fvHFUlbiU2M This is something I get asked a ton about so hopefully this is helpful for anyone curious about them!
Open Position - Microvellum Drafter
Wellington Millwork specializes in creating custom millwork. We are located in Alma and preparing to relocate to Drayton. We are looking for someone with experience in drafting using Microvellum to create drawings for clients and generate cut lists for
Is there a way to adjust the automated lead-in that MV creates on closed/internal routes to be a straight line instead of an arc?
I know for sure it is creating this arced lead-in on 4-sided cutouts, but it might also apply to PLINES, etc. Currently, CutRite is expecting a straight route as the 1st segment, and it won't accept an arc. It therefore adds a really small segment before
Adding Text to show up on the Nesting Optimization Report
My CNC operator would like to see the Tab icon show up on the nesting optimization reports so he knows if he has to watch a part or not.
Foundation Drawer Scallops & Side Toe Kicks
I was looking through Foundation a while back, I turned off the Drawer Front Scallops (make a radius curved front), I cant seem to find where that was, anyone know? I downloaded and checked out the 23.1010 version, and didn't see it in there either. I
FEATURE REQUEST: Allow Modify Parts Tools to "Stack" Before Updating
Currently, if you are needing to modify multiple parts separately you have to execute the modify parts tools for each and the product has to redraw each time. It would be great if the commands could "stack", allowing the user to stay in that command until
Adding Hinge plate to cabinet part
I have a cabinet with a pull-down front and want to add hinge plates to a fixed shelf. Where do I find my hinge plates so I can add it and have the correct machining?
Post COVID Remote Workforce
Hey all, I wanted to get a pulse on how everyone is working in the post COVID world, specifically in drafting/engineering, and how you have adjusted, and what obstacles you are still encountering. Has your company brought back all microvellum users in
IDEA: Split the back automatically if the back is greater than the width of the sheet
As stated above this is for when you want to maintain vertical grain on the backs of your cabinets, you do get a warning that the back is greater than the sheet size when you process it, but i think Microvellum/Toolbox should be asking you if you want
Border Method: Setmill Location
You can set this to be left, right, top or bottom but I would really like to be able to set this so that the setmill location is always towards the center of the sheet so that each part remains connected to the main sheet for as long as possible. Does
custom tab pull - foundation library
Foundation library - 23_0609 tab pulls needed a 200mm ~ 7.875in pull which wasn't there substituted in appropriate width into formula of larger pull of the machining token. =LOCALIZEVECTORLIST("1;-0.078;0|1;0.0787;0|-6.8828;0.0787;0|-6.8828;-0.078;0",UCN(1,0),1)
Real Time Origin + Rotation values
Hi all, Is there a way we could get "Real Time" origin + rotation values when we move an item? Example: the first pic show's a chamfered back, and the corresponding parts properties origin/rotation values. The second pic is where I would like the chamfer
Tall Fridge Cabinet Filler
Not sure if this is the correct area to put this, seems that the Tall Fridge cabinet scribe filler subassembly ignores a situation where there is a full end panel and only makes the filler the height of the cabinet and not the full height of the unit.
disc with dado
has anyone figured out how to route a shallow dado into a circle? when i scan with SMA i get this... for some reason it wants to pocket the whole inside and when i try to add the dado to a plain disc i can't get it to lead-in without catching part of
Warning Messages
When you drop a cabinet from the Product Prompts window, a warning message may pop up if something triggers the warning. There is an option to "Do not show again". After you check the box to not show the warning messages, is there a way to undo this so
2D Hinge Hardware Is Not Drawing in Cross Section
When I draw a Cross Section of any product with the door, my hinges are not drawn, and it is drawing a section label below. Everything else is drawing right. Machining for hinges is drawn too and 3D drawings are correct as well. How can I get Microvellum
New Toolbox Release Available Today: Build 23.1.1107.644
We are happy to announce that Toolbox build 23.1.1107.644 is now available! This build includes several resolutions for issues like errors appearing in the event log with the use of certain tokens, issues with 3D representation of routes, and the addition
Error when re-processing
Does anyone know what this error is or how I can fix it? I am getting it when recreating gcode after editing the composite drawing.
Pilot Hole Drilling on Diagonal Corner Cabinet
I have a problem with the pilot hole drilling on my Diagonal Corner Cabinets. The problem is on the Upper and Base Diagonal Corner Cabinets. The formula for the pilot holes is not moving the holes back from the corner of the top and bottom to contact
Countertop Tight Joints / Dogbone Joints
Hi, I'm curious on how I could end up doing "dogbone" joints on our countertops with the CNC or Point to Point machines? I'm sure someone has had this issue and has a solution. I've tried a couple of methods and just want to see how other shops are dealing
How do I flip an Aluminum Handle to the bottom of the drawer front?
I've tried everything, also searched topics and couldn't find anyone that had previously asked this question. Thanks for any help, CT
Copying Prompts From one Cabinet to Another
How do you get a Prompts Tab to copy from one cabinet to another? In the Screen Shot Below, we set up a "Signature Accessories" Prompt Tab for our Wall Cabinets. We are then saving these wall cabinets back to the Library building our own company specific
Left and Right "nailers" are different lengths in my corner cabinet?
Hello Microvellum Community, In a previous post I mentioned building a library of corner cabinets for my company. I am not sure what happened but my nailers are coming in and being drawn at 2 different lengths. A difference of 0.22". Anyone else run into
Router lead ins
I do realize that we are given the option to add ramped leadins to toolpaths but would it not be nice if we had further options? The reason for this request is that when you have a project with a large number of irregular shape cutouts It is not only
Lock hole routing [Toilet Partitioning]
HI All. I have hardship with Partition door lock drilling. I just tried to use the default setting, but it looks doesn't right. it is not i have attached 3D with Bsuit. ad my nesting file image. How i can fix this issue and how i can initially change
Accessing product prompts from sections
is there a setting to open the product prompts from sections? one of my ex-coworkers had the ability to do so but no one else does and now no one know how to do so.
FEATURE REQUEST: Alignment of columns (especially machine tokens) inside Edit Design Data subassemblies
When in a sub in Edit Design Data, if you've stretched/extended some columns for better visibility (particularly on Machine Tokens), if you go into Workbook Designer to make some changes and then exit it, the columns become highly misaligned. The button
Product Group Image
Is anyone using the Product Groups and setting an image? I've created one and the image I've attached is being stretched and disproportionate. It won't center it like all other images for products. I've sized it similar to other graphics with no cha
Separate item numbering for different products?
Does anyone know if it's possible to have products numbered differently for specific products? For example, we'd like our countertops to be numbered differently than our normal cabinets. Where a cabinet is numbered 1.01, 1.02, 1.03, ect, we'd like our
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