New Release Available Today: Build 21.2.0111.641
We are happy to announce that the update to build 21.2.0111.641 is now available! This build includes resolutions to issues with Scrap Management, Saw, Part Processing, Project Wizard, Include Routes In Borders (IRIB), and Material Processing. ReadGraphics card and Drawing Solids
I am using EPB for Die Wall construction along with drawing AutoCAD Solids in MV. I don't have the latency if I am using AutoCAD to draw my solids, it is when I am using MV that I experience the latency. Trying to understand if the latency is a combinedAny links or video on converting 3d scans to a Misc Part?
The scans follow the wall detail so its not a perfect arc. My problem seems to be that when I go to create a boundary from my scanned points to create my part shape , cad does not like all the vertices and starts to do different weird things. I am assumingMicrovellum Engineering & Submittal Services
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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 PointPocket Route Lead In / Tool Compensation Issue
Hello, I recently made a created a 900 multi pass tool using my default router (1/2" DIA). My intention is to cut 1 3/16" material in 2 passes. I made a 1 3/16" Top and used the multi-pass tool to cut pockets/squares into it for trash bins that wouldMV Bookshelf - February 2022: "The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People" by Stephen R. Covey
Happy Ground Hog Day! With February now underway it's time to get another discussion started on our book for the month: "The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People" by Stephen R. Covey. I'm really looking forward to this reading this book. I have never readExpress tools meniu
Hello, Sometimes when I make drawings I need commands from the menu Express Tools. I saw on YouTube that the "acetmain" file needs to be uploaded. Can anyone tell me if they have done this without any issues with how the Microvellum program works? TCopy in Product List
Hi I though it was a bug and was later fixed in recent build, but we used to be able to copy cabinets from room to rooms in the Product List tab and they would keep the same items numbers. But after a update, now the items numbers keep incrementing.Reversing the direction of the tool direction on 2n passage.
Hi, actually we are getting the lip on the board while CNC machine does its second passage on the board. One of the technician told us that if we reverse the direction of second passage it will go away. So my question is by any chance someone can pleaseHow do you "revert" subassembly changes from Library Designer to past projects in Foundation Library?
We are using foundation library, and maybe some have noticed, dovetail drawers are not in there. I have added a global and changed the cut sizes in library designer to reflect what we need to construct dovetail drawer boxes. I did this very recently andSolid Model Analyzer not picking up on 3mm material
I'm having issues with getting a simple countertop working, wondering why the 3mm is not getting recognized here.Adjustable Shelf Conflict
When I run a tall cabinet with adjustable shelves, and one of the shelves is near a cabinet door hinge, we get a weird route near the corner of the shelf. Is there a way to avoid this? It is the depth of the hinge cup route.Weeke Barcode Mirrored Field Placement
Does anyone use barcodes to place mirrored parts on a Weeke BHX 055? Stiles machinery tells me MV needs to add a 1 for normal field and 2 for a mirrored field to the end of the barcode.Divide an Arc
I'm looking for some tips on how to divide an arc. I am using the "DIVIDE" command, but it doesn't seem like it is doing anything. I also read that after the "DIVIDE" command, you should use the "DDPTYPE" command to get the division points to show. WhenTrash Pull Out
I'm sure others have done the same. But, I made a simple trash pull out for customers due to the supply shortage on the KV ones that we normally order. Curious to hear what others do and what other members cnc in house versus outsourcing.Error: Index was outside the bounds of the array
Every once and while we get an item that constantly errors upon edits and redraws "Index was outside the bounds of the array" Rebuild the walls, rebuild the product, make adjusts and it recreates the item but continues to error. Any ideas of what to checkAdd Read Only on MV Files, CUTX, CTPX, EDGX, HWRX etc
I am not talking about DWG read only, we already have that from AutoCAD. I am talking about having read only built into MV for it's files to prevent two users from being able to open a product, a subassembly, a spec group file at the same time and make2D Section Dimensions
When I draw a 2D cross-section of a product, the dimensions for the doors and drawer fronts are anchored to the face of the cabinet rather than the face of the door or drawer front. Is there a way to change this?Added Zero layers while working in EPB
Can someone explain how/why these layers are automatically being created, while I an working in EPB?SMA Not working Correctly
We are experiencing a issue when using SMA See attached. It seems to be kicking the part out slightly skewed? The Previous version worked fine for this? Its showng in the Part properties as well.FEATURE REQUEST: Pocket Mortice Token
The Pocket Mortice Token is great but I would like it taken to the next level. I need this token to have the ability to adjust the route depth and be able to adjust the edge bore Z height. This will make it so this token can be used for 1/2" materiPocket Mortise Token
Has anyone used the pocket mortise token in MV? It shows it as an associative token. I started playing around with it and can't get it to work. Anyone have any success using this token? The reason why I'm asking about this token is because productionMicrovellum Saw Optimizer Reaching Maximum Iterations
We use Microvellum Saw Optimizer, and I ran into this message while processing my parts in the processing center. "Microvellum Nest Optimizer Reached Maximum Iterations Without Results" I ran into this issue in the processing center with a job of aroundChanging Shaker Doors via Sub Prompt.... Sloooooow
Is anyone else experiencing extremely slow population when making changes to a nested sub assembly? To change a shaker door to say Face Panel Qty from 2 to 1 takes up to 2minutes every time. I've done it via the spreadsheet but when I refresh the productHelp!!!!
Unfortunately, I am not the MV wiz. I just spent almost 3 days working on a project with 13 rooms all to get ready to plot the drawings and MV went into "thinking" mode and never plotted them. I am notorious for saving every 5 minutes or so when working.Drawing Tokens - does it have to [END]?
According to the Drawing Tokens section of the Knowledge Base you need to add [END] at the end of the list. Is there a reason for this? None of our products have this. Is something going on during the processing of drawing the Elevation/Section/Etc.In house Microvellum Engineer needed 21 Feb 2022 05:28 PM
Commercial cabinetry and millwork Microvellum Engineer CLM is currently adding to existing staff due to exceptional and sustainable growth. We are looking for qualified and motivated project engineers, s who are willing to work in a fast-paced, detailed-orientedDrawer front adjuster machining type
Is there a global variable to change how the holes for the drawer front adjuster are machined, i.e. routed instead of drilled? I called myself looking several times, but haven't found one. I'm having to go into the nest drawings and change them to routesWish List
My I would like to see Microvellum add this list: First on my list is optimization,l MV does a pretty good job, especially with square or rectangular parts, but when you start to get odd shaped parts things can go wonky. What really exasperates me isSink cutout
Hi there, How can I cut out the sink on 'Countertop With Substrate' which is the model from the library? Actually, I edited it with the custom sink and set up the sink cutout from 'Prompts for Sink'. However, it does not work. So, when I use ‘viewbase’Limitation of Custom Cabinet in Foundation Library
Hi, I have been peering at different versions of Foundation Library and am very looking forward to making the move. But it seems it has limitations for some cabinet configurations. I tried a few ways to make the attached cabinet and have no luck yet.Joinery
Can anyone tell me how this would be joined? I have been a cabinerd for so long and have seen this in a couple instances and just can't figure it out. It seems to be edge banded material cut at 45 degrees but how is it solidly put together? No there areWorkbook Designer / UI Update Question
If I go into Workbook Designer to add a bunch of comments to some materials, for example, after I save and close WD, I'll go and check through the other interface that the comments show up but I never see them. But I can go back into WD and see the commentsEngineering & Drafting Services
Hello, We provide engineering/drafting services and can help with any needs you might have with casework design/manufacturing. We have over 20+ years’ experience in drafting/manufacturing for many different casework shops. We can send examples of someFEATURE REQUEST: Hardware Material Collections
I like the idea of having the premise of the "Material Collection" available for use on hardware. I use hardware arrays a lot in our engineering and would like to have screws allocate automatically along with clips, brackets, etc. It would be nice notSMA and mutli layers ?
I have a group of parts that I used the SMA tool and converted to a product . The part grouping is coming in as one layer, which is fine. From here I would like to color code different SMA products for my organization products, visually. When I changeKV 255 Standards
Maybe I'm not doing something right, but is there a way to determine the length of the KV standard. We have a customer that is particular about the length being 2" from top and bottom on sides. Tried changing dimensions in shelf standards options andRe-sharpen CNC tools
Hi There, Just want to know what you guys take on having someone else sharpen your old CNC router bits and reuse them. Does it worth it? We are a shop with four CNC machines and we order lots of bits. Management seems doesn't really care but those newElvNoDim prompt issues
I'm not sure if I'm doing something wrong or if it just doesn't work. I have tried this prompt on 2 products so far and have had mixed results. Kicker base product will add an extra dimension when turning this prompt on. It doesn't work at all on theNext Page
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