MV Bookshelf - December 2021: "The Goal" by Eli Goldratt
Welcome everyone to our FIRST book for the Microvellum Bookshelf! "The Goal" by Eli Goldratt "Written in a fast-paced thriller style, The Goal, a gripping novel, is transforming management thinking throughout the world. It is a book to recommend to yourLabel Alignment Issues
Hello All, I am having troubles with label alignment when using 4x1 labels. The Designer allows me to change the margins, but it will not allow me to change column spacing. When going to change the column spacing it will only accept numbers under .3 OddlyCreating Work Orders - Wood Hacks S1: E12
Hi Friends, In this season finale episode of Wood Hacks, you'll learn a few tips and best practices for creating work orders with Toolbox.3D Modeling - Presspull or other commands
I understand the parametric nature of MV so far, but is there any way to "free-form" model within the 3D space? Similar to SketchUp's tools or like the presspull command in AutoCAD. I tried presspull on a slab, but when redrawn it will revert to the originalDraw Dynamic Image - Parts List Discrepancy
When going to make shop drawings we are looking for the parts list to reflect each part without the edge banding deducted from the part size. Using mvpartslist the dimensions are accurate, but when using Dynamic image it deducts the edge banding fromDivision shelf pin hole drill through
Is there a setting to drill through divisions for adjustable shelf pin holes to avoid flip side nesting? Thanks!FEATURE REQUEST - Error Checking to Identify Circular References (& others)
In Excel, there are some error-checking buttons that allow you to scan a workbook for many types of errors, including circular references. It would be awesome if MV had those same options within Workbook Explorer, especially if it could check for circular2D Dimensions, how to show fractions on report?
So we are working on a way to get MV to kick out auto-dimensioned custom drawings for the shop, it actually seems to be working well but the report shows dimensions in decimal, I would like to show it in fractions but I can't find a way to do that. ThisIslands
how do i create an island that don't take a wall? i used a poly line but then i have no wall to create my 2d plan view.Microvellum Engineer, Venice FL
Title: Engineer Department(s): Engineering Reports to: Adrian Jolly This position is in support of the Director of Engineering. This person will be responsible for generating submittal drawings to clients, generating fabrication drawings and machineStimulsoft Report Error
I am having an issue with generating reports and labels from the work order. I had this issue once before and know it related to the Stimulsoft files, but I cannot seem to find a fix nor remember the process.What Is It That Makes What You Do Enjoyable?
I'm curious to see what people have to say about what they enjoy most about working in the woodworking industry and/or Microvellum. I know for me, I’ve always enjoyed learning something new. It was always fun to find a new way to do something, or usingmachine time
is there a way to tell how long it takes the router to run a particular nest?Import materials at Project Level
Hi, See attached screenshot from the youtube tutorial. This works for the library level however is it possible to import materials to a Project level. If not possible using this method, Is there another way to import at a project level? ThanksWindows 11
Does anyone know if MV is OK to run on Windows 11? Has anyone on here updated and had issues or has been working as normal (Win 10).Drawer Front Overlays
im needing to modify a existing project that some one started. what i need to do is change the drawer front overlay which is leaving a 1/4" reveal to a 1/16" reveal? it shouldn't be a globe setting because we don't do 1/4" reveals not sure why this guyTurn off Bottom edge for Wall cabinets
Does anyone know how to turn off the edging for wall cabinet bottom? We use under panels to cover so don't need to edge. Thanks LukeNest Tabbing
I'm new to tabbing in MV and trying to figure out why I get a zig-zag border cut on one edge of my parts where there is a tab placed. I thought it was an issue with my lead in/ lead out of the part, but it is doing this weird cut on one sides. My leadDoes Edit Design Data Save to Library Level?
I am changing many drawing tokens for all of our carcasses in various drawing views. It is easier and quicker to work in Edit Design Data versus Part Properties. My question is if changes made in edit design data save to library level? You don't get theAssociative dadoes on non-standard edges
Is it possible to add associative operations to parts with non-rectangular shapes, i.e. more than 4 edges? This just a glass rack for the shop, but I have a good bit of bench seating coming up that this will become important on. What I would like to doAccess Panel to Misc Stater Part?
is it possible to add a access panel to a misc starter part? I want to look for a more efficient way to add access panels to die walls and custom products . I have tried to add to misc starter by adding a subassembly to the part but it is not workingrouting a dimple
has anyone used a miterfold bit to rout a 1/32" deep dimple as a screw hole locator. we can do it in Alphacam but i can't get microvellum to do it. probably just my lack of machining experience but i tried to use a drill bit (we use the tapered pointEdit Product Prompts without Redrawing Product
I have seen this asked for before. Putting this out there for the newer user that is not yet comfortable as a spreadsheet user. If you need to change a product prompt but do not want your product to redraw. Open your product list, select the productDecember Exchange Event - Die Walls Best Practices
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Every time we open a DXF, it is zoomed in so far that you can't see any lines. We always have to do zoom-extents to see the drawing. I wanted to change the template so that this wasn't the case, but so far I can't seem to find it. Could someone pointDraw Toe Kick Box
I have recently changed companies I work for and am missing something we used at the previous company. We had a global to draw a simple 3D Box under the base cabinets for elevations and to snap dimensions to. I have added a capture of the global I thoughtsetting for edge banding
Hi there, We met a issue about the edge banding material set up different with the manufacture dimension. For example, the panel dimension is 2250*605 and should have the edge at 2250&605, one of each. Normally we use 1mm & 2mm edge material, and ourFEATURE REQUEST: Link Vendor to Formula Field for Formula Driven Materials
Currently, any vendors and associated cost break information linked to a Formula Driven Material does nothing. When added to the purchasing cart the vendor list is empty and vendor information and cost break have to be typed in manually. I suggest linkingNew Release Available Today: Build 21.1.1210.641
We are happy to announce that the update to build 21.1.1210.641 is now available! This build includes fixes to a handful of issues related to 3D Drawings, Integrated Post Processing, and Reports. Read the complete Release Notes for this build. How toQUESTION - How do formulated materials affect MV's speed?
We have noticed that opening Library Specification Groups, Projects, Edit Design Data, etc. is MUCH slower, now that we've implemented formulated materials (of which we have A LOT). Do other users experience the same issue? We are still re-buildingFEATURE REQUEST - Restrict access to F! (factory) workbook
If this already exists, please let me know... We house a lot of our high-level, background data inside the F! workbook. Currently, I know that you can restrict users from entering Workbook Explorer, but I do not see an option to keep them out of thatHow to fit upper cabinets into vaulted space?
Interested in knowing how to fit cabinets or open shelving, etc. to a vaulted ceiling. Is there a way to do this? See attached photo for reference.Laser templaters
Hi all, Anyone have any experience with laser templaters? We have an old Leica 3D Distro that we have fired up and seems to work with an initial scan but we are open to newer tech if there's value in it with integration to Microvellum. What's out there?Minor product change for entire project ?
I need to add a color pvc to the rear stretcher for about 250 OPEN base cabinets . How would I go about making this change without having to touch all 250 products? The products are different in width , height and depth but the part is the same , OPENFlatshop on Label
I am modifying a product label and have everything set the way I want it except the product image. When I processed the room I checked the Create Flatshot Image box. When I modify the data source in the label designer I cannot find the source for theLock/Block access to Spec Group Template
Is there any way to block someone's access to the Spec Group Template, while still letting them draw and change the Project Level Spec Groups? I've spent so much time having to go back in to the Template & Fix things that someone screwed up/changed.Compression Cutter and Biesse
We've recently installed a brand new Biesse rover S FT 1536 and running a test at the moment. We found that the compression cutter that we are using is leave an unclean edge on (1) or (2) sides of the part along with a lip that is aprox. 1m h x 1m deepHardware Files Subfolders
I would like to see a better way of organizing hardware drawing files. The files in the Graphics\Hardware folder are a mess having all been dumped into the root of the folder and will only get worse over time. We can't expect all users to follow a perfectWhat value/basepoint is "Bump Product" referencing? How do you change it?
I am going through our catalog and making new cabinets, I have doubled up FE panels in a product to get 1.5" thickness with a FF we will attach. I have now put this panel "outside the cabinet parameters" and it is overlapping products. Not sure if anyoneComputer Builds
Out of curiousity, what hardware do users here have in this PC's that run MV? Might be looking at building a new PC and was wondering what a good baseline would be. I'm sure a supercomputer isn't necessary, but it'd be good know if anyone has had anyNext Page
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