Part Properties 2D Cross Section "FOUNDATION LIBRARY"
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Reports - 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 willingness
Assembly 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 have
Draw 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 wall
Glass 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 struggling
Workflows 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. As
how 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? As
I 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 would
Hatch 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 correct
Paperless 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 you
Duplicate 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 you
Ramping 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 (my
Formula 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 to
Remote 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, processing
Part 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 is
Sheet Set Error
Trying to create my first "Sheet Set" and I get this error. Any help would be appreciated Thanks in advance
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-tools
Out 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 they
Rotate 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 like
Take 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 will
New 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 Notes
Foundation 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 few
Part 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 expansions
AutoCAD 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 part
New 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 complete
Anti-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 could
Walls 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 section
3D 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 cabinet
Micromanager 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 number
New 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 material
SQL_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 can
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