Workbook 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 theShaker door Multitool vs associative parametrics
Im trying to setup an automated tool for shaker doors. I see it might be tough as im mixing a pocket and just boarder routes. at our shop we do 1/8th mutlipass 1/4 deep first, follow that up with the 3/8ths and then the diamond tool to hog out theIdea: Auto load Rooms/Cabinets when selecting a Recent Workorder Name when creating a work order.
It would be great if when we were in the “Work Order Creation” window and we use the Select Recent Name Option; if it would automatically reload all the Rooms/Cabinets included in that work order. For us this doesn’t happen often but when we do catchNew Release Available Today: Build 21.2.0209.641
We are happy to announce that the update to build 21.2.0209.641 is now available! This build features fixes to Activity Tokens, Flatshot Tokens, and Scrap Management. Read the complete Release Notes for this build. How to Get the Update MicrovellumIs it possible to create twisted die walls with Extruded Products Builder?
Hello, Usually Die walls follow one curve with top and bottom plates being parallel to each other and maybe offset of each other, with equal length studs. I have a situation were Top and Bottom plates are the same but they are slightly rotated of eachNew Server Specs to support MV
Greetings – I’m a sysadmin tasked with spec’ing a replacement server to support Microvellum (amongst other roles). I have reviewed the “Microvellum Server System Requirements” document at https://community.microvellum.com/portal/en/kb/articles/microvellum-server-system-requirementsAutocad/Microvellum Engineer
* Competitive Pay * Work/Life Balance * Valued Employees * We are the premier manufacturer of commercial millwork and custom fabrications in South Central Kentucky. Responsibilities: - Designing casework, counter tops, and custom pieces (displays, receptionDoor/Drawer Bay Insert
It would be nice to see a Drawer over Door bay insert added to the master designer base cabinet in the foundation library. this is something we use regularly in our current library vanity cabinets.Part nesting , change base point?
I did a quick search but came up empty handed . Is there a way to prioritize CNC part nesting to use the top left point as a point of origin for parts on sheet goods? As is we are using the standard lower left point.What ERP systems are people using?
Hey everyone, I'm not sure if MicroManager is still current or available, but I was curious to know what ERP systems other businesses are using and whether they would recommend them or not. Seems as though it might be a challenge to find something that works well for the Front of House, Drawing, Purchasing, Scheduling and Accounts teams....... Any advice would be appreciated, especially from anyone who might be running something in Australia! Cheers.New Foundation Library Release Available Now
We are pleased to announce that the latest release of Microvellum's Foundation Library, Build 22.0203 is now available. This build features a number of data fixes to improve user experience. Read the complete Release Notes for this build. How to Get theRollout guides not showing up on hardware report
What am I missing when trying to populate the rollout guide in the hardware report? Normal drawer guides are there. Rollout spacers are on the report when the are added to a product.LookUpTableDrawerHeights in Foundation Library
What is the best way to change these settings on a global level. It is not in the globals or any of the workbook spreadsheets. It seems to be only in the Subassembly workbook when selected product is up. Library designer? Overwrite on save? Also, whySandbox Testing Procedure for New Updates?
I'm curious, when a new version of Toolbox comes out, what are others doing to put it through it's paces and determine that it is "acceptable" to install on the remaining computers? Do you have a checklist? Or just operate it as you normally would andNest Part Grouping - Group Parts by Room
We select several Rooms when creating a Work Order. We would like to have parts sorted on nest by room number. Currently, to keep parts sorted by Room, we have to create individual nest for each room. This causes poor material utilization, as well asIncreased Control over 2D Section Layer Names
When creating a 2D section, all parts are created on the "2D_SECTION" layer name. Instead, it would be great if we could follow the 3D Draw Token Column, and use those layer names to dictate the 2D Section parts. So while all of our 3D solids have aRun Drawer Front Calculator Message
Hi, Has anyone else encountered this error dialog box appearing when creating or modifying a drawer bank cabinet? (See attachment) Sometimes we seem to receive this message even after we have run the drawer front calculator. If we simply hit cancel thenNew Release Available Today: Build 21.2.0127.641
We are happy to announce that the update to build 21.2.0127.641 is now available! This build features several fixes to the Edit Design Data and Workbook Designer interfaces as well as resolutions to issues with 3D Drawing, Machine Tokens, and Part Processing.Jr. Draftsman/Engineer position
Randal Displays is seeking to fill a Jr Engineering position. We are a retail fixture manufacturer and due to continuing growth in our business, we’re looking for a junior position in our engineering department. This position will provide engineering supportChanging Configuration - Splash Screen
I swear during my training videos, there was an MV command I could type to bring back the splash screen and change configuration. Would anyone know what that is?Buyout Doors
I have a project where some of the rooms have in house built slab doors and some rooms have buyout shaker doors. I believe I have the materials for the buyout doors assigned to buyout materials and the doors are displaying correctly in my drawings. MyMV Bookshelf - January 2022: "The Motive" by Patrick Lencioni
Alrighty everyone! I hope you all had wonderful holidays and are experiencing a happy new year thus far (as happy as three days in will supply!). Since it is the beginning of the month we have our next book ready to go for our Microvellum Bookshelf. "TheFace Frame Report Images
Is there any way to shade the face frames? currently they are tough to read they blend with the dimension lines.Core Skills and Promoting from Within Your Company
I’m always amazed at the number of posts, whether on social media, job listing sites, or our own Microvellum Community Forums, of companies hiring drafters and engineers. As more and more companies choose Microvellum to be their woodworking design andExpand Rebuild Parts List (OverdrivePro)
We use the ProductDescription system prompt a lot to modify product descriptions (product names). We would like to see the Rebuild List command in OverdrivePro to include not only each products size (Width, Height, Depth) but also the Description. AsIs there any way of exporting microvellum products to excel sheets?
trying to see if i can do the work in excel, however, I couldnt find a way to export the data into excel, any tips would be appreciated.Redraw Shoing Edges
It would be great to have the ability to redraw a product/s directly showing the edging in a contrast colour to check edging requirements. Maybe full machining and edging as an option in Redraw so you don't need to go into part properties and check itDisplay Only Library Subassemblies In Subassembly Drop-Down
I have noticed that there are multiple copies of several library subassemblies when I view the subassembly list drop-down list in the edit design data tables. From speaking with Steve Carter I understand that the list includes not just the library subassembliesStatic page of template
How can I active the template page which is still and it can not apply any command? "Regenerating model- caching viewports" is shown on the command.Filter Parts Toggle
Just an idea for a future update. Within design data, instead of having a dropdown for "Show all parts" and "Show Included Parts", have a toggle button that does the same thing. I'm constantly clicking the wrong one.Microvellum Draftsman/ Engineer wanted Dallas/Fort Worth area
Woodhaus, Inc. is seeking a Millwork Engineer/ Drafter. Candidate must have commercial millwork experience interpreting architectural drawings and can use that information to produce detailed shop drawings for submittal and cabinet production. We areLayer management - Foundation Library
Does anyone know how to modify what layers parts/hardware are assigned to? Example - handles, hinges and leveling legs are currently assigned to 3D_HRW We'd like to separate them in our library into different layers such as 3D_HDL (Handles), 3D_HNG (Hinge)21.2.0111 Update
I opened an SMA product with 10 parts in Part Properties. All I wanted to do was rename Part_1 etc. The text entered fine in the formula box and changed the field in the editor window but the names in the Parts List never changed while I went down theDraw Selected Product in New Drawing
We'd like to setup Toolbox to "Draw Selected Product in New Drawing" using the mv2DTemplate.dwt. Our standard project template contains layout and block elements. These just get in the way when examining a single product. How can we map this commandNext Page
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