James Dury's SMA Video
Watching the attached video, is it still recommended to create wall sections in a left-to-right layout for production, of could we model a custom product without having to break it up? https://www.microvellum.com/resources/events/online-event-solid-modeling-toolsOut of Curiosity... What Changes Do You Make to Your Library?
As most of those in the community are aware, Microvellum has been moving forward with the Foundation Library as opposed to the Component Library. I have a couple of questions for the community in terms of switching libraries and also the changes theyRotate Small Parts on Vertical P2P CNC
I have run into this problem multiple times with multiple shops over the years, and with both Weeke BHX machines and Biesse machines alike. These vertical machining center utilize clamps to hold the parts and move them in the X axis. Typically parts likeTake Off Software that integrates well with Microvellum
I am looking for software that can price my larger commercial jobs as well as small residential with the ability to export to Microvellum, As we know Microvellum is quite the commitment but is well worth the time it takes to learn, my fear is that I willNew Toolbox Release Available Today! | Build 23.1.0222.641
We are happy to announce that the update to build 23.1.0222.641 is now available! The latest release of Toolbox includes resolutions for issues with Machine Tokens, Materials, and the Database Management Tool. Please refer to the complete Release NotesFoundation Library - 2D Instructions subassembly
Are there any resources to understand this new feature? The release notes say that all drawing tokens were going to be moved to this new subassembly, however it appears that only carcase tokens were moved? Doors, countertops and shelves to name a fewPart Missing from Spreadsheet
I'm hoping this is a basic question. I have just finished programing a cabinet and checking it over before saving it to the library. While looking it over I found that a part, 'Left Side', is showing in the model, and showing in Part Properties; however,Drawer Front Gap to Face of Cabinet
Hi, Does anyone know where to change the setting of the gap between drawer face and face of cabinet? I looked through some lookuptables and also the global file settings but can't find it. Thank you.Foundation Library - Face Frame, Closet/Wardrobe, Range Hood Expansions
As we are aware the Foundation Library is the current library being developed. As we are a commercial and residential cabinet company the frameless only version of the Foundation Library doesn't sound to appealing since we then need to purchase the expansionsAutoCAD Selection Issue
I moved computers over, and I had this problem a year ago..forgot how to fix it. Would anyone remember how to remove this box around my product? It just highlights the machining and hardware..and makes this annoying box. Not letting me pick just a partNew Toolbox Release Available Today! | Build 23.1.0216.641
We are happy to announce that the update to build 23.1.0216.641 is now available! The latest release of Toolbox includes resolutions for issues with Ardis Labels, the PTP Processing Station, Database Management, and Work Orders. Please refer to the completeAnti-Ligature ADA Sink Vanity (Fully Enclosed)
Backstory: This past year we have done multiple projects where they insisted on fully enclosed Anti-Ligature ADA Sink Vanities. So fully enclosed with special fasteners that that couldn't normally be undone as well as no place or point where someone couldWalls or no walls is the question
I have come from a CV environment and am trying to figure out the best route with MV. What is the best practice when creating elevations with cabinets on a straight diewall? Would you associate it with a wall, or are there any other tools other than section3D Wall Dim
I want to change the current dim to be 6" and not the 26" in the Formula. I have traced the Dim and would like to know the steps to accomplish setting the Dim to be 6" off the wall?Cabinets with or without wall associations
Is there a way to identify if a cabinet is associated with a wall or not? I added a filler next to a base that has a WallOffet=5.75, and the filler does not have a WallOffset in the prompts. I am curious if it tool on the association from the cabinetMicromanager Shipping Module
Hello Is anyone using the shipping module within micromanager to scan product labels and create a secondary shipping ticket? Are you having issues with item numbers changing when scanned? We had an issue with some products that scanned and the numberNew Foundation Library Release Available Now!
We are pleased to announce that the latest release of Microvellum's Foundation Library, Build 23.0210 is now available! The latest release of Microvellum's Foundation Library is packed with exciting new features, including an expanded selection of materialSQL_Express
hello, I can't create new project anymore, so I thought it was because my SQL_Express was full, so I went to Toolbox set-up/options/utilities/database management to delete projects and workorders. But my database size still remains at 10386.19 MB. I canAutomatically adjust border routing depths when moving parts between compositions
I think it would be very useful for border routing depth to automatically adjust to match the composition thickness. When moving parts between compositions of different thickness in the nest composite I have not found a good way to make this correctionVERTICAL DRILLING
i am trying to set up a single vertical drill in one of our tool slots the we use as a 'flex' or utility tool, (i.e. when there is need for a certain tool). our machines have a drill head that can only use up to a 1/4" bit so i need to set up anotherAssigning Materials to Layers before using SMA
Having trouble with SMA not recognizing materials that I've assigned to layers of my Autocad Model before analyzing. Wondering if this feature been removed in the most recent patch? I've been using it for a few months now, but this is the first time sinceFind & Replace
I did a Find & Replace All in Library Designer and I found a few in the G Workbook that where not changed. Curious as to why the few in G did not change. Find: Tick Replace: CheckNon-Associative "Dado" Machine Tokens
I've been trying to find a way to make parameterized dadoes for custom products for quite a while. I knew about using hidden products with attached associative tokens, but I'm not very fond of it. It seems like a lot of extra setup, and I feel the needPlumbing, Heating, Cooling & Electrical in Denver & the Surrounding Areas
At Blue Sky Plumbing, Heating, Cooling & Electric we strive to be the best part of your bad day. Our company has been family-owned and operated for four generations. We trace our roots all the way back to 1916 when Archie Lanyon became a registered ColoradoWorkbook Functions
Is there a resource somewhere that has all the functions available to us in the workbooks? I've seen answers to some posts where someone will bring up a function that I didn't know about, and was wondering if there was a spreadsheet or KB article I can'tProblems with Prompt window not displaying properly
I just updated from TB 2022 to TB 2023. I'm having an issue with my Prompt window not displaying properly. Some of the text boxes at the bottom of window are cut off. I'm hopeful someone else has had this issue and can shed some light on how I may fixFEATURE REQUEST: Access Prompt Values Column Data from Subassembly Prompts
OR OR I'd be fine with any of the options.HK Top Front Drilling Pattern.
Hi, So I have been trying to adjust the drilling pattern for the fronts as they are slight different to that of the HK. What is the Drilling associated too and how can I access that data to change it. I have written a simple program to just drillFoundation "Master"
James, I downloaded your part 6 of "Spread Sheets" and would like to know if your instructions will allow for the product to inherit "parametric capabilities.? I built this in Foundation" using "pick corners". for sub insert's. It was built at 48" wideQuestion about an observation - Foundation Materials
Out of curiosity, in the M workbook, I noticed that there are two lookup tables and in the component library there are no lookup tables. Why is that the case?Work order part sorting
In a recent build, part sorting in the work order window has been broken (it worked in the past) In split flow processing, we send various parts to different processing stations within the same work order. Example we would sort by say Material Name ASC,Changing depth of border routes in the nest composite
I am curious to see how other users change the depth of border routes in the nest when moving parts to a thicker material. If, for example, I have a small filler that is released to come out of a 3/4" PL1-PL1 layup but have room for the part on a 1" PL1-PL1SETTING UP A DRILL IN THE TOOLFILE
hopefully someone can help. i need to set up a drill in a router collet so it can straight plunge for random holes. the drill head contains the max bit sizes and this particular bit is not recommended for that head. so my question is ... how to get theShaker Door Perfect Corner
There will be a simple solution to this, but I can't seem to find it! The Perfect Corner routes on pocketed shaker doors are fine when viewed in 2D, but when nested, the Z value of the route changes to the depth of the main polyline (no ramped corners).Cabinet numbers gone crazy
I've only recently upgraded to foundation library so I'm not sure if this is just normal, but I'm unsure of how to fix/what's going on. See Below: Is it meant to look like this? And then when it's put into paper space it grabs the right scale cabinetREGEDIT FORMAT
I notice a difference within "REGEDIT", MV Structure. Are we now able to export and import? Or has it always been the case an I just never noticed it!Tool Path Tracking
Something I have been missing for years is a report that has the totals the tools have cut. I had a software package years ago that would print out a report on how many inches each tool was actually in the cut, and how many inches of index moves it hadSMA Default layers
How do I edit the default layers that come into the SLM when told yes?Changing the border route?
in the draw part in 2d section , how do I change the border route and routing to match a new size. This is without using the corner notch option. I can get my panel to cut but the routing path but the CNC is still following the original part size.Flipped 2d edit part
Hi all, has anyone noticed when updating from the 2d edit part, parts are flipped when redrawn in model space or have mistakenly changed a setting?Next Page
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