MV Quick Toolbar
I'm curious can I add an MV command that doesn't exist in the drop menu for Quick Toolbar? The one that I have selected is actually for drawing Elevations but I would like to add one for Plan View.How to modify upper cabinet to match vaulted ceiling?
Does anyone know how to make the proper modifications on a upper cabinet to fit a vaulted ceiling? I'm new to Microvellum and I tried the add/modify parts for it but cannot make the angle piece work out, if any of you have any idea please let me know.PLINE5 OFFSET PARAMETER
Hey all, is there a way to get a PLINE5 Machine token to offset using local variables for the product? When I plug in a variable as one of the coordinates in this format (or similar) it is not recognizing it. I want a pocket to move on my product basedFace 6 program numbers
I must be missing something as all of my face 6 program numbers are random and do not relate to the layouts in any way shape or form, so sorting them is tedious for the operator. What is the secrete?How to get 3D DWG Hardware Files
Where do you get your 3D hardware files when the supplier won't share them? (Rev-A-Shelf, Century Components, etc) I'm looking to add hardware 3D cad files to our library, but can't seem to find them. The suppliers generally won't share them when I ask.In Product List have Prompts in grid display as red if formula driven and black if not
it would be a very helpful feature to have this visual indicator on mass amounts of products all at once at a glance, from within the product list. For instance to be able to see which products height width or depth had been stomped and which ones werePull adding to Spec Group
Hello, I am trying to see 3 different handles in hardware report but i could not do it yet. I generating 3 different pulls and spec groups but i can report only last pulls what chosen last. This process helps how many, what kind handles will buy. AlsoMicrovellum Draftsman/Engineer Wanted
Building dreams is our passion! If you are authentic and passionate about what you do, and want to grow with an amazing company, then please keep reading. About Us: JK2 Scenic is a second-generation family-owned company that provides exceptional full-serviceFinished Face edgebanding defalting to non-existant banding.
I'm having an issue with finished faces (ex. Base Doors, Upper Doors, Drawer Facing, ect.) where the edgebanding is defaulting to "3mm PVC Colour". That edgebanding name does not exist in our Edge band library and does not show on any of the EdgebandHinge Offset From Edge variable missing from Global Found. Lib 23.0210
Rename Projects
Are there any problems with renaming projects?Solid Model Parts Need To Reference Perpendicular Corners
So, when creating a product like a curved die wall, where the stud profile has a toe kick notch, and possibly a counter notch, some of the parts will nest slightly rotated - this is caused because the program is trying to figure out how to cut the studInstalling New Library Next to Existing
We are moving from a Metric Library to Imperial of the same Library version and I have the installer ready to go (just Library, not entire program), but before I run it, I wanted to know if it's as straightforward as running the installer and launching,Drawers vs File Drawers in Foundation
i see that the Wood Drawer Box subassembly has a variable called File_Drawer, that toggles when you set the various File Drawer toggles...what i don't see....is HOW it does that. Because the template value for File_Drawer is =0 But somehow when i switchShelf Slots
Is there a Machining Token for routed slots in the bottom of shelves for the shelf pins? I am using Foundation Library 22.1102 Cheersheight of sink and cooktop
we are moving to a newer version of the library and I am look for the global pointer for the cutout height of the sink and cooktop. in owe current 21.0723 in the new 23.0113 has this global been renamed?Do you have what it takes?
We are looking for a Brand Ambassador to help raise awareness of our products and brand, be a source of inspiration and guidance to our ever-growing community of users, and to tell the stories of companies that are accomplishing extraordinary things withBORE Hardware machining token formula in newest Foundation Library
When adding BORE token to hinges, I am noticing the "*-BASE CORNER BOTTOM, -BASE" in the formula to turn it on. What is that? I have never seen it before and is it used for reports or something and need to stay in there? I am trying to have the referencePart Properties 2D Cross Section "FOUNDATION LIBRARY"
See attachedReports - How to set images side by side in a databand
Hi, I've got a report, we need certain images to line up, however since the databand controls the filter and number value, I tried setting a first databand to Products, added 3 subreports, then each subreport has a databand filtering the proper image.Now Hiring -- Project Engineer
Prime Hospitality is Looking for a full-time engineer that has experience in Microvellum, Solid Works, &/or AutoDesk. Looking to hire immediately for employment in Lawrenceburg, TN. Salary and benefits can be discussed based on experience and willingnessAssembly holes for dado construction
Hi There, How do you guys add pilot holes machining to dado construction. It comes with the holes when i have applied back but not on the captured back ( dado section). I looked over the Global file and have not found an answer. Is that something i haveDraw part vs cut part
Is there an easy way to make a part draw as one size but go to the CNC as a different size, without having to make multiple cutparts in a product? For example, we draw our scribe for submittals as whatever width the architect has specified so that when we redraw the elevation of it we don't have to constantly change the dimension. However, we send it to the CNC as no less than 3" because our CNC tends to have problems with parts smaller than 3". As another example, on our countertops that are wallGlass doors with pivot hinges
How would I go about creating, or using what is in cc 50.7, for glass pivot hinges instead of the typical euro hinge? 1 cabinet with 2 doors.Solid Model Analyzer - calculating product machining
Recently updated to Build: 23.1.112.641. Has anyone else had issues with the analyzing getting stuck on certain 3D solids? Microvellum gets to Calculating Product Machining and just gets nowhere. Clouded is specifically the model that it is strugglingWorkflows around MV crashing when 2D Drawing
A long time ago I started getting in the habit of (not consistently) saving after every time I draw 2d sections with MV. As long as i've been using the software to make 2d drawings, at some point it'll hickup while drawing a section and just crash. Ashow to process different quantity damage parts in each product
Hi, We have one issue to process different quantity damage parts in each product. For example, for item 1.01, we have 5 panels, and 2 was damage in production. So first panel need 3 quantity, the 2nd one need 10 pcs. How other company process this? AsI 3D Printed A Microvellum Part Block
First draft needs some work, I think I will scale it up some, but overall serves the purpose!Packing List - Sub Line Items for shipping shelves loose from a product?
I have been asked if it is possible to create a “Sub Line Item” for a certain parts like shelves that we might want to ship loose from the cabinet. The concept being that you would have the line item for the cabinet and then directly below it we wouldHatch Direction
Is there a way to default hatch direction to a certain orientation? Example - hatch for a plywood countertop substrate should run left to right, while the splash hatch should run top to bottom. Is there a way to do this automatically? Thank you.HPL Countertop with splash and finished ends drawing incorrectly in 3D.
Whenever I bring in an HPL countertop with backsplash and finished ends it gets drawn in 3D like a wedge. (see picture). When I process it, it seems to look ok on the cut sheet. Just updated my build by the way. Any ideas?Buyout Doors in Reports
I'm encountering a problem, and couldn't find anyone else encountering the same: When I use Project Properties to buyout all doors and drawer fronts it shows Buyout Drawer Override checked in Product Prompts and Subassembly Prompts. This seems correctPaperless Solutions on Shop Floor
What kinds of methods are people using when it comes to being paperless on the shop floor? Tablet? Workstation? What kind of software are people using in conjunction with a device? What are some of the pros and cons, and what kind of success have youDuplicate Tree Category structure as Folders in the Factory DB job on Disk
I am pretty sure this has been asked for before and perhaps it is within the latest build, but it would be nice if the Categories within the tree were duplicated as folders within the Factory DB job on disk. That way when looking for dwgs on disk youRamping Tools
Does anyone have experience ramping tools over the length of a PLINE token? Basically wanting to run a V cutter from 2mm deep at one and and ramp down to 4mm at the other end. It is not a straight line if that makes a difference.Redraw Selected Product vs Redraw Selected Products from Database
Are these two commands supposed to be different? I am making some changes to the CutParts tab of an existing product. When i select "Redraw Selected Products from Database" from the Product Viewer tab, my changes are reverted to the original product (myFormula Hardware For Hinges?
We have different door profiles that are a difference of .75" and 1", and those require different hinges. They are both Blum Full Overlay Inserta hinges but the part # is different for the 1" thick door hinge. How can I add a formula to the hardware toRemote computer
I have someone who will be working from home. Right now our office computers run off a SQL Server. I have set up the remote computer to run off a SCL CE and it is set up with our current library and other data base information (jobs, toolfiles, processingPart Coordinate // Machine Point
Hi, In the past, I have been ignoring this issue and just play with numbers until I get it right. Now I want to get into this and find out I am very confused with the coordinate system, especially Machine Point. See below as an example. My part size isSheet Set Error
Trying to create my first "Sheet Set" and I get this error. Any help would be appreciated Thanks in advanceNext Page
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