Missing Vertical Drill
We have had one BHX cnc running for a long time and are now going to set up a BHX 500 (similar but does two mirrored parts at a time). To start I copied the tool file and I will make adjustments as I learn the requirements of it. Question: with the same
Milling numbers & letters
Hi, for a very difficult project I'd like to mill letters & numbers in plates. I'd like to realize this with minimal effort ofcourse :) I'm thinking of write code which I feed the cutparts sheet, then generates the letters/numbers as vectors & gives me
foundation library toe kick dowels
we just got the new library and i am going thru trying to get our library to be very sim. to what we are doing for maching now. the question i have is is there a simple way to turn off the doweling at the top of the toe kick with out turning of the end
FEATURE REQUEST: Redraw Section Button
Request for a button that only redraws the section rather than the elevation.
Route Array? Is it possible
Is there a way to route multiple holes in a pattern. I know I can drill multiple holes using the bore token, but can I do the same thing using the routedhole token? Some of our products have a through hole w/ known spacing, however when drilling, we get
New Toolbox Release Available Today: Build 24.1.0112.641
We are happy to announce that Toolbox build 24.1.0112.641 is now available! This build includes resolutions for issues with session connection alerts, spoilboard penetration values, module trial licenses refreshing, and more. Please refer to the complete
Metafile - saving using library designer
I'm not sure how to save revised metafile flatshot tokens to our library using library designer. I have the flatshots looking the way that we like and want to make a sweeping change to all base, tall and upper cabinets. Any advise?
Export XML
Is there any way we could export projects as XML
Simple Finger Pull Detail
The last time I was asked to build a cabinet with a beveled edge finger pull detail was well before I became a MV user. It has come up again and highlighted a hole in my ability as a user. I'm hoping someone can point me towards a knowledge base article
Importing (Updated) subassembly from library?
Hi, I've edited a subassembly in a project: I've added some prompts & optional parts. I've saved it to the library, but now I'd like to use it in an existing project. But, how? I can't find a 'revert subassembly from library' button :( cheers
How to grow as a MV programmer/Drafter without a drafting degree
Hi MV family, I would like to hear any experiences or advice from industry professionals about advancing in this field without a technical degree. My experience: Millwork helper/installer 2017-2019 CNC Operator/ 2019 Present CNC Programmer (using MV)
shadow line tool
is it possible to have a shadow line finger pull tool as a separate tool, not just the default cutting tool?
Labels for Specific Parts
Is there a way to assign different labels to specific parts? We are having a time with our operator at the edge bander where they are not changing the premills based on the different types of edge band being used on different projects. EX: One job will
Missing rout for captured back on corner cabinet
Good afternoon MV, I was wondering if anyone has seen this. It looks like the Rout for the captured back on the right side is missing. I have not tried machining this yet but was wondering if anyone else has come across this, and if so what did you do?
Multi-tool depth
When using a multi-tool, the depth specified in the machine token is ignored, instead the individual tool depths within the multi-tool are used. This system does not allow for the use of formulas or using a multi-tool at different depths - you have to
Menus not showing/operating correctly
I have had issues with the menus and drop downs for a while, and they seem to have gotten worse. Below you can see the subassembly save menu is cropped beyond use. The next image I am trying to illustrate how the tab out menus have layered on top of the
Find and Replace Refactoring
Is there anyway to run find and replace on a selection in the workbooks? Here's what I'm trying to do: I have some machining for in wall brackets on a floating shelf. I have the product set up with prompts so that I can enter the field measurements and
Product X and Y rotation
Currently there is just a single product rotation field. which rotates the product in the Z axis, but there isn't any rotation field for rotating the product in the X and Y axis. My company has been getting increasingly frequent jobs requiring rotated
Section Label Drawing Mirrored
I was trying to update the drawing labels to match our current style, and when it comes in it is mirrored. Anyone know how to fix this?
Dynamic Item Numbers
Hi Is there a way to have an item number dynamically set based on a global setting? e.g. Item Number =If(G!Cabinetry_Option=2,"1","NOCUT") We have a cabinetry layout for a regular tiny house customer who has multiple versions of essentially the same cabinetry.
Extruded product taking to much off when a angle is used
I am using the extruded product, but when I try and use the a angle on the end it ended up taking to much off the wall.
Why are both the FaceFrameImagesParts and FaceFrameImagesSubassemblies tables empty?
How can we populate the FaceFrameImagesParts and FaceFrameImagesSubassemblies tables with content, similar to the FaceFrameImages table? There is only a brief mention of these two tables in the article Microvellum Flatshot Token (Reference), and I have
cui import
i had my interface setup like my Acad interface with all my toolbars how i like them and for some reason when i was messing around in the cui stuff i hit a button that made it go back to the default with the ribbon(which i hate). how do i get it bac
T Slot bit for Lockdowel
I have a question about the T slot tool file for Lockdowels. I am still working in the 50_7 component library for now and we are wanting to have the option to use lockdowels on our cabinets. I have set up the invisible fasteners in the construction method
toe kick finished end prompt
can this be added to inside the cabinets like in the toe kick options tab rather than just in the subassemblies prompts.
Title Block address not populating from Project Properties
My address is not auto populating from the information in Project Properties. The Job Name, Job Number and Contractor are coming over correctly, but for some reason the address is not. Can anyone point me in the right direction on how to fix this?
Using Microvellum for Entire cabinet process
We are having a discussion with our team right now on how much of Microvellum we should use in our process. Wondering how many of you use it for your sales renderings and quoting specifically?
New Toolbox Release Available Today: Build 24.1.0108.641
We are happy to announce that Toolbox build 24.1.0110.641 is now available! This build includes resolutions for issues with face 6 machining file names, copied parts or products in the Products List, product or part comments in the Custom Settings tab,
Switching from Toolbox AC to OEM
Hello, we are highly considering switching from Toolbox AC to the MV OEM. We have been using standard AutoCAD for decades now, and have been tailoring Toolbox for the past year now to fully implement Microvellum across the board in our engineering department.
Troubleshooting SMA
Is there a way to identify a reason why a part is coming in as invalid? In the past I had found the Maximum Part Size was set too low, and that remedied a previous issue. Now I'm working with curved diewalls, and similar parts analyze correctly, while
Mouse Ear Routing Issue
Hello Good day. this is a single page MDF shaker door front (see attached image) , but it seems we have an issue with the lead in and lead out. what is the best solution to solve this. Thank you
Checking Your Work
Hello! This year our shop is refocusing on reducing errors. We don't have a ton, but we are far from perfect. What strategies do you use to ensure that your work is correct before being released? Thanks, Jason
Bathroom Partition Expansion - Questions
Hardware: What hardware manufacturers are included in this expansion for the American market? We primarily use Jacknob hardware. Link: Toilet Partition Hardware & Parts - Jacknob, #1 Online Store! Shipping / Packing List Reports How does the Shipping
Where is Post Laminate Product Prompt?
We use Dado and Screw construction for most all our cabinets. This requires us to post laminate our cabinets when needing a finished end, along with some finished bottoms, tops and backs. I am unable to find the prompt that controls this setting in the
Turn off outline border of product
I have drawn a custom fireplace mantel and I want to turn off the outline border for elevation drawings. I have deleted the drawing tokens for all parts that will not show on the 2d elevation but I cannot find where I can turn off the border. Please see
Dimension Drawing Tokens
Can someone explain the last two options in this parameter: Does the last option allow you to automatically move text see below: We manually do this currently for smaller dimensions but would love to be able to auto move the text height when it gets smaller
Updating the project database to the newest settings of the library
I have an older project that was created prior to some major changes to our library, products, spec groups, and material files. Is there a way to overwrite the old project files and bring the new settings into the old project? The older project doesn't
Feature Request - Prompt organization options
Hello all, One thing I've noticed since I've started working in Microvellum is that prompts are fairly limited in UI organization options. While I appreciate that there's colors, tabs, and different types of control types that allow for some organization,
Draw dynamic image - exploded parts list to correct size
Hi. Currently and as the MV team has confirmed to me, these part list dimensions show the panel size less edgeband thickness with absolutely no way to alter this behaviour, irrespective to how the processing stations are set up. We rely heavily on the
Thick Back Dado/Rabbet Machining Issue
Does anyone have any idea of how to correct the machining on this rabbet cut for a thick back, without adding a new separate machine token? Currently, using the tools we want to use, the rabbet isn't getting fully cut around the edge of the thick back.
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