How can you "copy and paste" machine token across several hardware items? Adding reference hole to hinge cups...
How can I copy this machine token to ALL hinges? Does anyone miss the drill reference hole for hinge cups in the Foundation Library? While I hope to get some help on this, I figured I would post this here on how I got that back in the globals. We have
Lack of work orders in foundation library...
I am a fan of cleaning up the amount of work orders available but a few we used daily are gone. How can we get them back from the 50.7 library? Or do we need to start from scratch with these? I would love for people to jump in here and talk about their
Microvellum Server
Does anyone know of a video Demo for Server 2020. I'm trying to figure out if this is an option our PM/estimating team could use to create more accurate material take-offs. We already use Microvellum but we need to interrupt production every time a PM
Multiple Project Work-order Summary
We finally set-up a unified work order database. Now I would like to start taking advantage of having all that data in one place. Are there any canned reports that cover multiple work-orders and/or projects? Thx
Subassembly Bay Position Documentation?
Can anyone point me to some documentation on what each Subassy bay position value means? I've been looking for 30 min and can't find a thing on this site. I'm trying to evaluate the following formula: =IF(OR(Grain_Direction="None",G!Draw_Grain_Direction=0,Door_Style_Override="Framed
Has anyone added crown or any molding to the Globals to be selected in extruded crown molding?
See pictures attached. Typically we have a mitered valance on our talls and uppers and if the customer is doing crown, this is what it attaches to. I am able to add crown molding and get it to draw in the room components but I specifically want it as
microvellum installation file
Can anyone please send me microvellum installation file
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 your
Label 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 Oddly
Creating 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 original
Draw 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 from
Division 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 circular
2D 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. This
Islands
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 machine
Stimulsoft 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 using
machine 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? Thanks
Windows 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 guy
Turn 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 Luke
Nest 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 lead
Does 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 the
Associative 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 do
Access 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 working
routing 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 point
Edit 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 product
December Exchange Event - Die Walls Best Practices
Hey everyone! Join us next week for our last Exchange event for the year! We'll be discussing Die Walls. Come to learn and come to share your processes. Register here! James Drury Technology Advocate MICROVELLUM SOFTWARE FOLLOW US! LinkedIn - Microvellum
Where does MV pull the DXF template from?
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 point
Draw 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 thought
setting 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 our
FEATURE 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 linking
New 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 to
QUESTION - 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-building
FEATURE 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 that
How 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?
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