Default MicrovellumExport.sdf FileName is a pain
With the update allowing us to rename our .sdf file names on export, the default filename has also been changed to MicrovellumExport.sdf instead of MicrovellumFactory.sdf This means that if I forget to change this back to MicrovellumFactory.sdf then whoeverNew Toolbox Release Available Today! | Build 22.1.1010.641
We are happy to announce that the update to build 22.1.1010.641 is now available! The latest Toolbox Release resolves issues in Nest Editing, the Single Part Editor, Library Materials, and the Microvellum Server. For more information regarding theseNew Toolbox Release Available Today! | Build 22.1.1017.641
We are happy to announce that the update to build 22.1.1017.641 is now available! The latest Toolbox release focuses on resolutions and modifications to the library update utility. For more information regarding these features please read the complete Release2D Grain Direction Marker
I am having a problem with the 2D Grain Direction Marker in the 2D elevation drawings. I believe I have the setting correct in the material file but the markers on the 2D Elevation are horizontal when they should be vertical. IS there somewhere else toconsolidate nest drawings
I know I have seen MV do this in the past but I cannot make it work now. I have a lot of tall cabinets that are exactly the same and the ends layout 3 per 4x8 sheet of material. When this is processed I get a LOT of nests with three parts each ratherAdding Material Pointers in mass with the spreadsheet?
I've been working hard on getting the Foundation Library to match our specs and other features. As I do this I've needed to add various material pointers. Like a large amount. There's days where I've added like 40 pointers at a time. So far, I've alwaysProduct Prompts Menu - Disable Auto Pop-up
Is there a way to not have the Product Prompts window pop-up when I place an item in the drawing?Multiple Pass Tools - Routing Issues
When a part is programmed to have the border cut with a multi-pass tool it will leave 1 of the 4 sides partially un-routed. Not sure what the cause is, anyone come across this issue?perfect graining @ subassembly level
situation: subassemblies added to cabinet back for 2 sided cabinet requires perfect graining requires 2 perfect grain containers - 1 for front - 1 for back 12 individual door drawer panels per cab question: is there a way to do this efficiently withoutFEATURE REQUEST: System prompts that reference the product's X, Y, and Z origins of a product
This data exists in SQL, but so far I haven't found how I can access it inside the product. I checked "MV System Prompts" and didn't see any listed. I tried the following: ProductX Product_X ProductXOrigin Product_X_Origin None of which seemed to pullDrawer Box Heights in Foundation library not working properly?
Using the 0902 library, drawer heights not using prompts from Globals or lookup table. Not really sure how else to set this up, but it appears that the formula that calculates the drawer is just a basic formula. Shouldn't it be a VLOOKUP formula is thatPart Properties
It would be nice if part properties would open to the sub assembly selected, handy when you have a custom product with many subs. Maybe it does and I'm not working it correctly.Discussion on hardware file workflow
I'd like to understand the official workflow better. Maybe I'm doing something wrong. If you have an old project that you want to revert the hardware file for, to take advantage of template file changes, it will squash any custom material machiningHawa concepta
Hey All MV users has anyone created a HAWA concepta product if so what functions did you add and did you make warnings etc or could someone share the product?Can you change the tool used on border routes on specific parts?
On our 5 piece doors we run 1/2 panels with the rabbet on the back (Pline5 token) with a downcut bit to avoid fuzzy edges. However, when it cuts out the part with our compression afterwards, it is the upcut part of the bit and causing fuzziness on theHow to add more than 1o shelves
I am designing a tall cabinet for an art room, and it contains 23 adjustable shelves. Unfortunately, MV only allows up to 10 out of the box. How do I get it to allow me to add more? I searched the forum and came up with an old thread that was a yearExporting CSV from from a report
Does anyone have any experience exporting CSV files from their reports? I seem to be having mixed results. I was able to export a spreadsheet with all of the part data I needed. Now I'm trying to create a report that will export all the hardware withinTurn off part labels for a product
With our plywood plinths, we add in an assembly block product. This can have a quantity of 50 or more and uses the remainder of the plywood sheets. The assembly blocks do not require part labels. Is it possible to remove this at the product level or through"E" Column in Cut Parts
Is it possible to leave this Column Blank? Or have it used as a reference to the "Map Parts" Column? We are currently using this column to calculate which machine will be required in optimization, then using the Map Parts as a VLOOKUP to match the machineQUESTION: User Defined (Room) Properties in SQL Viewer?
We would like to be able to access/see the user-defined location (room, elev, dwg, etc) properties information inside of SQL Our assumption was that they would appear in the "Locations" table, since it shows the drawing names? See comments for answRegister Now for Microvellum University!
We are excited to announce that Microvellum is opening its doors for the first of many training events that will be held at Microvellum Headquarters in Central Point, Oregon, and at the new Microvellum Training Center in Sunshine Coast, QLD, Australia.is anyone using Scrap Manager AND Formula Driven materials?
I've bumped into a few snags running both of these. They step on each other's toes. Wondering if anyone else is running into similar issues. It works great during 1 project. But, when that job is done and you move to the next, or if you have concurrentProject and Room Level Properties Inserted as Text Fields.
Did you know that project and room-level properties can be inserted as text fields? It takes a little work, but if you constantly find yourself updating text or manually entering project information like product specs, this could be a way to help automateNew Foundation Library Release Available Now!
We are pleased to announce that the latest release of Microvellum's Foundation Library, Build 22.1005 is now available! This build features a number of data fixes to improve our user experience, add/modify global variables, and resolutions to a varietydowell holes (newby question)
Hello there! I am very new to microvellum, I am trying to manually add dowel holes to a board, what is the best procedure to achieve this? I believe it's under 2d machining tools, on the vertical drilling tools tab, but then what? Thanks!adding routes to nest
is there a way to add a route in a nest and have it run after the border route. we use an 1/8" bit to go back and clean out inside corners but it needs to be done after the part border is already cut. we created a 2 pass bit to do this because the smallerTurning off Product Numbers
Is there a way to make it so that some product types don't show the product number icon and/or don't have the product dimensioning that auto comes in? ie buyout countertops or toe kicks.Hungry drafter looking for a vehicle
I am a hungry drafter that is looking for my next MV opportunity. Although I have only 3 months of experience in the software, I have 7 years of Cabinet Vision experience. Please feel free to contact me if you are open to a conversation. https://wwCustom Booth
Hello, Lake here with Global Expedition Vehicles. I seem to be having an issue with a custom product when I run the FACE 6 operation. It's just this one product/Booth that is having the issue. I don't know if something is flipped or what? EverythingNew Pull Orientation Shown Wrong
Hi All, It's been awhile since I've added a new pull to my Library v49_1. I have everything working except for when I draw my Elevation. The pull is showing vertically on my trash pull-out, when it should be horizontal. I switch to another pull that wasPointer reference
Is there a way to reference where a particular pointer is being used? We have a particular pointer that we want to change but don't want to create a huge problem later down the line.Solid Modeling Tools-Custom Products
Is there a "Knowledge Base" video available, that demonstrates the understanding for: "Product Smart Boundary"Understanding the complexity of EPB/SMT's
I have an L shaped wall and I decided to break it into two sections and not three. I am using some of the commands for my "Start and End Offset", as well as double studs at seams. Here is an example of some modifications that end up in the model. AlsoNew Release Available Today: Build 22.1.928.641
We are happy to announce that the update to build 22.1.928.641 is now available! This Toolbox release addresses several resolutions for Lookup Tables, User Interfaces, Software Updates, and Machine Tokens. View the release notes How to Get the UpdateAutoCAD additional "Solid Editing Tools"
Would be nice to have them incorporated into the SMT ModuleAutoCAD Coordinates Panel
I am not currently running OEM. Is this panel offered in OEM?Letter engraving
Hi, I am wondering if I can create and process a letter engraving file in microvellum? Any feedback, screenshots or processes would be helpful. Thanks!Aximat 300 hinges?
We have a job coming up for '23 that is going to require use to use the Aximat 300 hinges. (344.06.800 cup / 344.06.920 arm) I am just wondering if anyone has a working setup for these hinges that they would be willing to either share or answer someHow can I add a single inner drawer with another subassembly (shelf and divisions) below it?
Hello I am trying to add 1 single 5" inner drawer with a shelf and 4 vertical divisions below it into a 1 door base cabinet. Client wants it to look like a regular single door cabinet from the outside, and then have baking tray storage and a utensilPO Numbers
It would be great if Microvellum let us add a PO Number to the job we are working on in the Project Properties. That way we could pull in that data and print it out on our labels and put it on all of our products for easy tracking. Is this a feature weNext Page
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