Copying Products in Overdrive
I have recently updated from TB 2019 to TB 2022. In TB 2022 when copying products, the copied product does not retain the original item #. Would it be possible to change this so that the copied product will retain the original product item#?Solid Model Analyzer - Lag
I'm not quite sure what is going on, but recently the Solid Model Analyzer has refused to work smoothly. When I go to analyze solids to make a product the program will hang for quite a long time, up to 5-10 minutes. Then it will ask for each solid material.Problem with measurement variation from one report to another
Hello All, I am hoping someone can help me correct a problem I am having with the measurements that are generated in some of my reports. I am attaching a PDF that shows the two different scenarios I am experiencing. It seems to happen in several differentHow to check if a product has door(s)
I'm trying to write a formula for width of Sink Sub Front; where if door exists, it's width needs to grow 3/4". How would I test for door condition?Now Hiring - Millwork Microvellum Engineer - located in OFallon, MO or remote is a possibility.
Merric is a leading, custom woodwork and seating manufacturer centrally located in St. Louis, MO. With 30+ years of experience, Merric takes great pride in delivering high-quality, custom-crafted products on time, and every time to its customers in theCannot update views through Viewbase
Hi Evryone, Can someone help me with the below error message from Autocad? I am trying to update Views through Viewbase. Many thanks,Standard Machine Token Parameters??
Where can I find the parameters for the standard machine tokens? I currently have to change the tool number every time I use one.Diewall Building Code
Is there a building code for a Diewall intended to support 300-400 lbs. of LexanDrilling In Multiple Steps.
Is it possible for MV to output the code to drill a hole in multiple steps? I just finished a project where there were multiple 1" deep Ø5/64" holes. Since drilling in one pass would likely break the bit the CNC operator had to go through the time consumingSubmittals and Rendering w/ Microvellum
Submittals and Renderings using Microvellum Send me an email if your interested [email protected]Extruded Part to Extruded Part machining
When using Solid Modeling Tools usually Vertical Parts (Studs) create machining on Extruded Parts (Plates). My question is how do you create machining between Extruded Parts (Ribs to Skins)? ThanksHow do I copy a spec group from an older library to a newer library?
We have been doing bars for a specific customer for a number of years. We were using the library 35 then. We made a lot of custom cabinets for these bars that we use over and over. We made specific spec groups for them as well, including all modules.Blum Metafile
Hi There Has anyone found the Blum Metafile as an option in the foundation library for filing drawers? I remember seeing it in one of the past foundation releases, but I cannot seem to find it anymore. If anyone is able to point me in the right direction,Struggling to make UDPP work with attributes in title blocks, please advise!
The issue I am having is the User Defined Project Properties data not "talking" with attributes I make inside a block. It keeps showing up blank and I cannot figure it out for the life of me. I am doing a test now to understand but eventually would likeHow have you used SMT's?
Northwestern Design talks about how they rely on Solid Modeling Tools (SMT's) from Microvellum. Have you been using SMT's? Show us by sharing an image below! #Microvellum #SMTKnowing is Half the Battle
Did you know? Toolbox has an option to review the list of parts for each product. No longer do you need to create a work order to see what material, spec groups, and/or edgebanding you have assigned to your parts. I lost count how many times I would createNew Foundation Library Release Available Now
We are pleased to announce that the latest release of Microvellum's Foundation Library, Build 22.0902 is now available! This build features a number of data fixes to improve our user experience, additional new products, and resolutions to a variety ofFeature Request: Show Work Order number from within the Processing Center interface
We use "Products.WorkOrder.WorkOrderNumber" as an identifier on our reports. This gives us a unique, MV generated ID Number for each work order (work order name is often duplicated and easy to mistake one for another). We would like to be able to seeHiring in Jacksonville, FL - Full Time MV Engineer position available
Antique & Modern Cabinets (http://www.antiqueandmoderncabinets.com/) is looking for an experienced draftsman/engineer capable of working with Microvellum software. We have a 40,000 square foot facility and primarily service the NE Florida region. Medical/CommercialMicrovellum Exchange Podcast: Help Wanted w/ Jacob Edmond
Hey everyone, we've just released another Exchange podcast! In this episode, RJ and I discuss with Jacob Edmond of Duckworks Millwork Solutions, about the challenges many companies face when it comes to finding, hiring and training new drafters and engineers.How to adjust/delete that dotted line that represents width/depth of the product?
Please see attached. When I play around with custom produtcs, almost every time I have issue with location/orentation of that dotted line and product number location. Where I can adjust that and how? Thank you!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.Next Page
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We are happy to announce that Microvellum build 26.1.0422.641 is now available! This build includes resolutions for issues with product dimensioning, associative machining, grid view within the processing center, sawing reports, and more. A new optimizationNew Microvellum Release Available Today: Build 26.1.0529.641
We are happy to announce that Microvellum build 26.1.0529.641 is now available! This build includes resolutions for issues with docking sizes, the formula editor, sawing G-code, and more. Please refer to the complete Release Notes for more informationNew Foundation Library Release Available Now: Build 26.0527
We are happy to announce that a new update for the Foundation Library, build 26.0527 is now available! New releases of Microvellum's Foundation Library include resolutions for numerous issues, numerous enhancements to existing products and variables,New Microvellum Release Available Now: Build 26.1.0520.641
We are happy to announce that Microvellum build 26.1.0520.641 is now available! This build includes resolutions for issues with room names, the find and replace feature within Workbook Designer, item number scaling, and more. A new option has been addedWe've Upgraded Your Microvellum Experience
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