OVVO Tech Panel Connectors Now Available in the Foundation Library
With the most recent Foundation Library release, 7 new panel connectors from OVVO Tech have been added into the Library, granting clients the ability to implement a set of adaptable, universally easy-to-use connectors with Face Boring, End Drilling, Doweling,
Looking for an engineer!
Looking to hire an experienced engineer to create shop ready program packs in Fresno, CA! Please send resumes to [email protected] Open to remote workers
Nested Base Processing Station Settings
Hey all, I am trying to get some quicker speeds out of our CNC and have been playing with the processing station settings trying to find a good blend. Currently we have the attached picture as settings but it seems sort of slow. What are others doing
How do i add a Global Machining Token to specific parts?
I am currently producing cabinets with pilot holes and applied backs. In the default setting in Microvellum i only get pilot holes on the top and bottom of the back which would have screws placed into the bottom edge & the top stretcher/upper top edge.
New Toolbox Release Available Today: Build 23.1.0901.641
We are happy to announce that Toolbox build 23.1.0901.641 is now available! This build includes several resolutions for issues, such as problems with barcode generation using certain Toolfiles, an issue with bulge direction in drawing tokens, and rooms
Router Spoil Board Penetration Value Keeps Reverting Back
Since updating to Build 23.1.808.641 from 21.X The Router Spoil Board Penetration value keeps reverting back to 0.01 which is -0.25mm. We had it set for -0.2mm or 0.00787" once converted to metric. We key in 0.00787" And it changes back 0.01 once going
Looking for help with Custom Prompts to be added to a report
Hi, I've been trying to add some unique prompt values to some reports but they always result in blank or 0. I checked the Master Class and added relations. I'm following similar steps that I took to add Global Values which work great, but the Product
Setting Drilling Speeds
Is there a way to specify the drilling speeds for drilling? We are drilling drawer fronts with the drills boring all the way through the drawer face for the handle. We are getting "blow-out" on the opposite face due to the drills being set to Slow-Fast
Seeking Microvellum Engineer/Draftsperson For Immediate Hire
Architectural millwork company seeks an experienced draftsperson/engineer (familiar with cabinetry & traditional woodwork). Knowledge of Microvellum, AutoCAD, MasterCAM, Autodesk Inventor, will be a plus. Benefits Offered:401k, paid vacation and holidays,
Microvellum Made Easy: Understanding Cutparts
Hey all, I'm starting a new video series: Microvellum Made Easy. We've published the first video, on Understanding Cutparts. The goal of this series is to walk through in a series of videos the basics of how microvellum works behind the scenes, to be
Wire Pull Location
I am drawing some cabinets with horizontal wire pulls (4" straight wire pull). The 3 d views look good but the 2d elevation on the wall cabinets is placing them in the wrong spot (base cabinets work fine). You can see on the base cabinet doors, the pull
Solution to drawer calculator issues Part 2 (Component Drawers)
Here I will try to provide instructions on how make "Component Drawers" more useful and easier to modify locally. I highly suggest you first read my other post "Solution to drawer calculator issues Part 1 (Individual Subassemblies)" to gain context for
Microvellum Foundation Library Release Notes | Build 23.0810
What does the development team mean regarding the "Lift-Up Doors" now have 2D Plan Drawings available and how to make use of these drawings? Resolutions Lift-Up Doors now have 2D plan drawings available
"Foundation" Smart Layer Manager Stretch/Grip
It would be nice to have a stretch/grip on the inner windows so that you can view a more extensive "Extruded Entities' list. BEFORE STRETCH AFTER STRETCH
Open Base cabs
Probably an obvious fix here, but,,,,,,, ive drawn an open cabinet and when i nest it, the face material is allocated to outside and not inside the cabinet. is there a setting somewhere i can change this, i would assume an open cabinet would automatically
Is there a way to conditionally toggle a point on or off using an IF statement inside of a SINGLE vectors formula?
Is there a way to formulate a point to be either ON or OFF inside of a single VECTORS formula, using an IF statement, without needing any "|"& string stuff? In my testing so far, I was able to do so if I had 2 points and was only wanting to toggle between
Anyone create Tab Pulls – ex: Mockett DP3
Has anyone spent the time and effort to setup and create Tab Pulls for doors and drawers? I am talking about the full setup of 3D parts, 2d drawings, and machining as well. I created the hardware part so we can select it and it shows on the reports but I want to go further and get the drawings added and even do the machining as well. I made the 3d part and 2d section/elevation but I am finding there are rotation issues now since these are back mounted and directional essentially. So, the setup
Corrupted Configurations
We have a problem that our configurations become corrupt and need to be reimported. The users that stay signed in most of the day or don't ever switch between libraries don't see the issue but the more they switch the more often it happens. I manage three
Inserting Prompts in Edit Design Data
I am trying to insert a prompt in between width & height on my filler product. For some reason inserting this prompt here is causing the filler to move up. Is there something hidden with the width, height, & depth prompts that they have to stay in rows
Has anyone had problems with long scratches on a board while the CNC marching is running ?
I'm not sure but, I guess it happened because of the drill bit height so I changed the bit length on the CNC machine. But still the same deep scratch happened.. I am looking for a setup page on Microvellum, does anyone else know about it?
Sub Assembly Prompts Command
For those of us still finding our way around the "Foundation" , there is a one click option found for use on the "Custom Tool Strip". Kudos "Development Team"
L & R Divisions for Internal Drawers With Faces
Anyone else experiencing this issue. the divisions are 450" long. I add the sub using "Pick Corners"
New Toolbox Release Available Today: Build 23.1.0830.641
We are happy to announce that Toolbox build 23.1.0830.641 is now available! This build includes resolutions for log issues on the Microvellum server, problems with accidental scrolling, certain features in Edit Design Data, as well as routing certain
FEATURE REQUEST - Project Category as option in Work Order Names
In the Work Order Name Configuration, we would like the "category" (folder) name to be an option to add. We have a project (ex. A1234, with "phase" folders underneath (ex. A1, A2, B1, etc). We'd like the work orders to be named A1234A1, A1234A2, A1234B1,
Has anyone had problems changing a 10mm drill bit from a 5mm drill while the CNC machine is running?
Has anyone had problems changing a 10mm drill bit from a 5mm drill while the CNC machine is running? I changed the bit length but still the same 1.5mm scratch happened ..
Is there a better way to include routes in borders (IRIB) on some products and not others?
We have tried formulating the Include Routes in Borders setting in the toolfile. This works fine if your layer name is ROUTE (which is what we were keying off of). If your layer name starts with something else, the entire route that intersects the border
Looking for Professional Develompent
Hello, Looking for a high level professional that could help developing more in depht some details related to our company. Spanish or Portuguese wlecome and needed. Paid by the hr until all items are covered.
Dado Tool - Global File <-> Toolfile
Hi, question: I've filled in (e.g.) Toolnumber 9 in my Globals to route dado's. That works for my primary CNC. However, I've got a secondary CNC where I'd like to mill the parts. This cnc's has Toolnumber 10. In the toolfile I've hit the checkbox for
FEATURE REQUEST: Ability to transfer all setting from Old version of Toolbox ('21) to a new version ('22) when doing an install.
I would be great if there was a way for Microvellum to transfer all the setups and settings from an old version of Toolbox (’21) to a new version (’22) when doing the install and setup. We have multiple users and every time we do a new version update,
New Article for adding drawer slides to the foundation library
Would it be possible to get a new article like this specific to the foundation library? Adding Drawer Slides Article
How to Mirror Product
I have a cabinet that I need both left and right hand versions of. I have drawn one version and now I am looking to mirror it. Looking through past forum posts, there is not much information on this. About all I can see is that each part needs a mirrored
CutriteV7.xlxs File
Where do you save the Cutritev7.xlxs file so that Microvellum exports the proper information into Cutrite? We are currently pushing PTX files to Cutrite, but i do not think the Cutritev7.xlxs file has ever been implemented or configured properly within
Door Locks not showing in elevations
Anyone knows how I can fix this? The upper cabinet has door locks but for some reason the door lock doesn't show on elevation ( this used to work before). I've tried re-drawing the cabinets, re-doing the elevation, also tried creating a new wall with
Hinge Cup Pocket Routes
My hinge cups are set to be machined as a pocket route but when the data is sent to WoodWop these operations are coming in as Vertical Routing. I want to have a specific router bit (3/8" Compression) to route all my pockets including the hinge cups. I
Windows 11 Pasting (Text Doc/Word Doc)
Hi, I just noticed I was having a new issue with Windows 11 and pasting new formulas. Sometimes spaces aren't recognized or the Quotes are different. Does anyone know how to fix this? It might just be a word doc bug or a bad update. When I paste that,
New Toolbox Release Available Today: Build 23.1.0821.641
We are happy to announce that Toolbox build 23.1.0821.641 is now available! This build includes several resolutions for issues for dado machine tokens, certain issues with G-code generation during generation, and a fix for certain Toolfiles. Please refer
FOUNDATION "Door Direction Indicator"
Is there an easy way to turn off the indicators. I can not find an option other than to use "Part Properties" and delete the "Draw Poly Line". There is a checkbox for the "Drawer Indicator"
Seeking Onsite Draftsperson/Engineer with Microvellum Experience in NJ
Architectural Millwork Company in New Jersey, seeks an Experienced Draftsperson/Engineer. Experience in higher end residential cabinet/millwork construction is preferred. Experience in Microvellum, AutoCad, MasterCAM, Autodesk Inventor, will be a plus.
perfect graining - Master 2 Bay Vertical Cabinet
I have two Master 2 Bay Vertical Cabinet cabinets - identical except the swing of the doors. The second generated a "perfect grain container too large" error. The container was 1400in +/- when the door was around 23in. this foundation library 23_0609
Adding to an existing formula
I followed "Spread Sheets # 3 created by James, for creating a formula to reduce the "Adj_Shelf_Quanity" for uppers with less than 10.5" inside height to only have one. I would now like to add the ability to have 3 shelfs when the inside height is greater
Next Page