View base
Hi all, New here but been using MV for 5 years. Have a problem with view base in Paperspace and a problem with views in Modelspace. Build is 22.1.720.641. Updated recently and its only happening since then. View base will not section anymore, all i getMiterfold Shelf Mirroring Issue Attn: James!
Miterfold Shelf Mirroring Issue Just happened to find out about this week ... and never noted a problem prior ever. All Changed with sub assembly prompts and vert grain for example. Front, Top, Bottom, Left, Right (All good) Front, Top, Bottom, RightAnnouncing, Microvellum's first-ever Exchange podcast episode!
We are pleased to announce, Own Thy Data! Our first Exchange podcast episode, where James and RJ discuss with Matt Parisher, Craig Snee, and Truman Witt how taking ownership of your data and developing it to your needs can take your Microvellum experienceDIRECT HIRE/REMOTE EMPLOYMENT MICROVELLUM MILLWORK DRAFTING POSITION
Lotus Technical is hiring 1 more Commercial Millwork Drafter/Engineer!! This is a direct hire and fully remote position! Our client is based out of St. Cloud, MN. -Must be proficient in AutoCAD and Microvellum. -Commercial millwork experience preferred.Feature Request: Bring back the ability for SMA/SMT to apply width/length & Grain Direction based on overall Part Size
In older builds like Build: 21.1.0519.641 SMA/SMT had the ability to apply logically apply Grain Direction based on material type and overall Part Size (width/length). In the newer '22 builds that function has been removed. When building a multi pieceVector/Points Formula
Where in the spreadsheet does the formula created in "Part Properties" appear?New Release Available Today: 22.1.0901.641
We are happy to announce that the update to build 22.1.0901.641 is now available! This Toolbox release addresses several resolutions and modifications regarding Microvellum's general settings, user interfaces, projects, work orders, tool files, ProductFeature Request: Better information on error and popup messages
When processing cabinets it would be nice to have better information in error or popup messages. In this example there is an error in an activity token. It tells me it in an “N” workbook but it doesn’t specify which Parent Subassembly I should be lookingHow can I make screw holes on face 5/6 a
Hi. I'm new to Microvellum. I've been trying to add a screw hole in a 25mm bottom panel that is perpendicular to a groove where the outer wall panel sits and have been using the right machining tool, but the holes are not showing up on the drawing. AndHow to Add Identification to Nested Parts
We nest a lot of die wall studs and irregular parts both by the solid model analyzer and coping from AutoCAD to bSolid. We are looking for a way to identify the parts as they are removed from the table. We do not have a labeller on our CNC at this time.VIMEO Master Class
I notice that the videos in Master Class are locked. How is access gained, to view them?FEATURE REQUEST: Improvements for Subassemblies with Values in the Prompt Value Column
When trying to modify subassemblies using the Show Subassembly Prompts interface, if you modify a prompt value that is being used/overwritten in the Prompt Values column your changes will not take effect. For example, if I have a product, say a MasterExtruded Hardware
I am trying to add a few pieces of extruded hardware for a display case I am making. The item width and heights will be based on the overall display case width and height. I have tried adding the items as a hardware item, but that leads me to a staticSURVEY: AWI Standards
Here is a link to a LinkedIn survey. I'd like to know how many companies are AWI certified, if you follow the standards but aren't certified, or if you don't follow them or don't need to follow them. I'd appreciate some more feedback on this, so if youMV Bookshelf - August 2022: "Kaizen" by Sosuke Takahashi
After reading several books now on lean manufacturing, it's apparent that lean is not simply a practice, it's a philosophy. In the Toyota Way, we learned the principles to developing a lean culture within a company. Kaizen takes things a bit further.2D Drawing Instructions (Part 1) - Wood Hacks S1:E4
Hi Friends, How many of you find yourselves spending too much time manually dimensioning, notating and detailing your shop drawings? How many times have those manual details been forgotten? And how many times have those forgotten manual details causedScaling MV Blocks - Foundation library
How do you correct MV blocks that are coming in extra large? This stove is coming in at about 75ft wide, a little bigger than what's needed.New Release Available Today: 22.1.0831.641
We are happy to announce that the update to build 22.1.0831.641 is now available! This Toolbox release addresses a variety of resolutions among different user interfaces, hardware, and saw barcodes and labels. For more information regarding these featuresReported edge banding quantity on partially processed products is incorrect
In our manufacturing reports (Work Order Summary & Edge Banding Report) the edge quantity always comes up as required quantity for an entire cabinet, including cabinet box and doors/fronts. This means in case we have to partially re-do a work order (i.e.Materials for Reception Desks, etc
So I do not use any solid modeling tools, I use the stock extruded products for my die walls etc. A large portion of the time the construction methods are the same but the materials change. While the materials are pretty easy to designate for the dieHow to build this product
Is the Foundation Library set up to build this from their "MASTER"?, I don't see a "Empty Starter" Or do I build it as a solid and let MV analyze it. The goal is to save it as a parametric product.Efficiency of material use
Our CNC operator informed me the MV drawings will use two sheets to cut out when only one sheet would be necessary if he could manually rotate and move parts to be cut so they are arranged to fill one sheet instead of burning two sheets. This action isBeyond X,Y & Z axis
Does anyone have any experience in using Microvellum to generate programs for machining centers that have capabilties beyond XY & Z? Considering such an addition but need to know if Microvellum is adept in that area.Isolate/Show/Hide Command not working
Hi All, We recently ( finally...) upgraded to 2022 AC/MV from 2018...and are starting the process of setting up and using the new update... When drafting/drawing I use the Isolate/Show/Hide command LOTS to check certain products/parts etc...ie addingNew Release Available Today: 22.1.0825.641
We are happy to announce that the update to build 22.1.0825.641 is now available! This release introduces two new features one being the Library Update Utility and the other one being a Material Processor. For more information regarding these featuresMachining Fixed Shelves that have Gaps
I need to drill some holes for my magic wire shelves. I've experimented with a few different tokens such as the Associative Construction Holes, Associative Drawer Slide Holes, and Adj. Shelf Holes. Each one of these has solved one problem, but createdFLATSHOT on complex products
Does anyone successfully use the FLATSHOT tokens on complex products like die walls? The whole idea seems really cool, to be able to use these live images on reports and tags, but when I try it out every now and then, it never seems to get me what I wantMicrovellum Submittal Services
Dear Sir/Madam, With over 25 years of experience, we offer remote engineering & submittal services for an hourly rate. We have over 5 years of experience on Microvellum engineering, 10 years on CNC programming such as Nested Based and Point to PointMicrovellum Submittal Services
Dear Sir/Madam, With over 25 years of experience, we offer remote engineering & submittal services for an hourly rate. We have over 5 years of experience on Microvellum engineering, 10 years on CNC programming such as Nested Based and Point to PointRotate Nested Parts
Recently our CNC operator point of that it would be nice if the the parts in the nest were rotated 180 deg so the backs of the cabinet where against our fence instead of the face of the cabinet. See image below for example. Is there away to tell microvellumFeature Request
On-screen Prompt for Add Comment to part. Click on the part type the comment and then save.D for DIM was totally working for months!
When I type my custom pgp alias 'D' for the AutoCAD 'DIM' command, I now get the attached message. There's nothing missing!! All layers, dimension styles and text styles are available. This occurs in multiple drawings. New drawings from our templateFEATURE REQUEST - Hardware "Drill From Opposite Side" on BORE Token
I do not see that the option exists to "Drill from Opposite Side" on hardware, but it would be very helpful for us if it did. Since it is on other machine tokens, is it possible to add it to the hardware ones? Since this option doesn't exist, we areError
Hello, Has anyone encountered this message? I want to specify that I have not deleted any product from this project. ''Object reference not set to an instance of an object'' (in the attached window the message is in French but it is the same thing). ThisAdding CNC Macros to Gcode automatically
Quite often I'm required to machine components without machining a perimeter cut such as a sink cut out in a buyout post formed countertop. When creating machining in the composite drawing which has no perimeter part cut the macro to move the tool toUpdating Hardware Drawings
I've had this issue before and can't remember how to resolve it. The issue is when I create new hardware and attach a 3D drawing with it, then some some reason I have to modify that drawing, I can't get the modification to update with that hardware. IThe Use of Solid Modeling Tools
James: You have a hour+ video on the topic. Do you have a link for being able to download it?Manual or Guides
Hey All, I am looking for any 1st party or 3rd party literature or guides for Microvellum. I am unable to find any resources other than the knowledgebase. I understand that the software at the core is based on AutoCAD, but the additional functions areNew Exchange podcast episode, Are You Ready?
Looking for a CAD/CAM software, but don't know where to start? In this Exchange podcast episode, industry experts discuss the questions to ask and what to consider when looking for a software solution, while helping to answer the question, "Are you ready?".FEATURE REQUEST: Replace Products in Product List (Overdrive Pro) and MicroManager Project Editor
Would be nice to have the feature "Replace Products" included in the Product List (Overdrive Pro) and within the Project Editor in MicroManager. https://community.microvellum.com/portal/en/kb/articles/using-the-replace-products-command-in-microvellumNext Page
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We are happy to announce that Toolbox build 25.1.1218.641 is now available! This build includes resolutions for issues with the Part Properties interface, 2D elevation tokens, the "Rotate Parts in Nest" feature, and more. A new feature has been addedNew Foundation Library Release Available Today: Build 25.1121
We are happy to announce that a new update for the Foundation Library, build 25.1121 is now available! New releases of Microvellum's Foundation Library include resolutions for numerous issues, numerous enhancements to existing products and variables,New Toolbox Release Available Today: Build 25.1.1204.641
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