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Master Cut Report Question
Hi, I'm trying to get the master cut report to only display a specific material name. All I've done is added a condition statement: {Parts.MaterialName = ".75 Hardwood - [6]"} Eventually its going to just be our face frame material, however when I run
Come see us at IWF 2022!
And just like that, we're a week away! Are you ready for this year's International Woodworking Fair? Come see us at the #1 global woodworking event in North America to learn how you can streamline the way you work with Microvellum. When: August 23-26,
How Many of You are Using VIEWBASE?
I'm curious to know how many users are using AutoCAD's VIEWBASE command to create their paper space layouts/views. The concept is pretty cool, but for me the cons outweigh the pros. Pros: Quickly draw elevations, sections, isometric views on a single
Topics For Upcoming Content - I Want to Hear From You
As we get into the end of the year, I'd like to start road mapping for our content - specifically, Wood Hacks and Exchange podcasts. What are some things y'all would like to see? I have some things up my sleeve, but I want to get everyone's input so we
August's virtual events
Coming up this month... What to Consider When Investing in CNC Technology, Q&A Drop-In Session and more! Virtual events are the perfect opportunity to learn more about our software, have discussions with industry experts and find answers to any questions
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 piece
Microvellum used with CutRite
Hello, Just wanting to see how may shops out there are using Microvellum processing center and having it transfer over into CutRite for distribution to your machines. We have been doing this for a while now and it seems hit or miss for it working correctly.
Boosting Toolbox Performance
Does anyone have a recommendations for boosting Toolbox performance? Whenever I 3D orbit around a drawing in 2D Wireframe from a plan view, I get a lag of about 10-20 seconds and then it typically works fine. We use one dwg file for an entire job, so
Add Hardware to Subassembly Library
Does anyone have information on how to add hardware items to the subassembly library? Thanks
Manual or Guides
Hey All, I am looking for any 1st party or 3rd party literature or guides for Microvellum. I am unable to find any resources other than the knowledgebase. I understand that the software at the core is based on AutoCAD, but the additional functions are
Dims on MV wall
I am new to MV, and I am just trying to figure everything out. When I Draw a MV wall, the wall is not dim'd in the length, Why would that be?
Formula materials (Edge Banding) not updating in the IU
We notice that sometimes the formula driven edge-band materials don't update in the IU to show the correct name. The name stays at the generic format of the template. Its not an issue because the spreadsheet is all correct until you want to change an
Report (Doubling Text/Data)
Hi, I'm working on a report and its printing information twice. I think its some sort of redundancy issue I'm not seeing. If anyone knows what might be causing this, attached are images of my output and each report screen. Thanks, -James
Drafting and Engineering Manager Needed
Come and join a great team! We are looking for a hard working, detail oriented, person who takes pride in their work, to come and join our Engineering team. At Current Millwork & Cabinetry we are a great TEAM: We act with INTEGRITY; we do what
Dovetail Machines
Is there any dovetail machines out there that MV can send g-code to?
External Reference Palette
Anyone knows how to disable the External Reference Palette from showing up every time I start MV?
Paste Name Dialog - Additional Information
The paste name dialog is great for using various pointers and other variables across products, but it would be very helpful to have values and references shown. What do you all think?
ability change the "room name" to "drawing name" in users interface in processing station window and part list review window
In options, for project viewer , we have ability change the user interface from ROOM to Drawing, as we are not using room name. Which works good in product viewer interface. But in processing user interface, and part list review interface, it still shows
Adjusting Grass drawer front connector
I would like to adjust the bore of the grass nova pro scala front connecting bracket from 12mm to 13mm to the drawer front. I used to go to "lookuptables" but the drawers seam to be no longer there. Can some one point me in the right direction on where
What to Consider When Investing in CNC Technology (with Thomas Tuck of C.R. Onsrud)
Recently, Garin Trimble and I were on location in Troutman, NC to visit our industry partner, C.R. Onsrud. During our visit Garin (Microvellum Regional Account Manager) sat down with Thomas Tuck (C.R. Onsrud Regional Sales Manager) to discuss what to
Is there a tool or utility to review users and their software version?
In working through some other things I was shown that on Microvellum's side you can review the users in the system and their current product and version number. Is there a tool or utility to use on our end to do the same review? Even having just 12
Parts Sorting
What is everyone using or how are you sorting your parts after being cut in a batch? What software solution or procedure?
Shelf Line Bore Holes
Hello Everyone, I am having a problem with my line bore holes, They aren't there. The last project I just did worked fine, Started a new project, same spec group, same everything and no shelf pin holes. I have copied the spec group from the last job with
Default Layers
Hi, We are struggling to find the setup to have our layers saved as a defualt. Every time we open a new room and project we have to set the new layers up
3d space mouse
I have just purchased a 3Dconnexion Enterprise space mouse to use, and so far I am liking it. But I have a problem with the view buttons do not work. I just wanted to see if any one uses one and if they have ever had a problem with using it with Microvellum
How do you manage drawing revisions?
Curious about how do others deal with drawing/Project revisions? The way we do it I think is the worst and I need to change it so I am looking to see what is out there. We do mostly commercial, multi room/floor projects so there are multiple design and
How to build this product
Is the Foundation Library set up to build this from their "MASTER"?, I don't see a "Empty Starter" Or do I build it as a solid and let MV analyze it. The goal is to save it as a parametric product.
MV 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.
Countertop Tight Joints / Dogbone Joints
Hi, I'm curious on how I could end up doing "dogbone" joints on our countertops with the CNC or Point to Point machines? I'm sure someone has had this issue and has a solution. I've tried a couple of methods and just want to see how other shops are dealing
Autocad Usage When Microvellum Server is down
Would like to know if there is a way to use the AutoCad Feature when ,for instance, Your servers are down and you want to work on a cad file? It seams as though Autocad will ONLY work if the server is connected and running. I think there should be a
FEATURE REQUEST: Nested Composite Multi-Sheet Layout Options
It would be helpful if you could change how multiple sheets laid-out in a composite. Instead of all in a single line, it would be helpful to be able to have them in rows & columns. We organize 5-9 sheets to fit on an Arch-D 24"x36" print for the shop.
Can we get a MVAPPLYFORMULA command?
I like to reduce mouse cursor time and would find it really helpful if I could hot key Apply Formula.
Toolbox Training videos
Hi, Have a few new guys starting shortly I am looking for some basic introductory videos on Toolbox. Where can I find those? Looked on Microvellum youtube channel but they are all made private. Thanks
How to save and or restore Microvellum Custom Toolbar Configuration
In the the old Microvellum 67 you could load various custom toolbar configurations. Version 7 appears to have discarded this ability. I added a number of custom commands and Icons to my MV toolbar and would like to be able to back it up or restore
Face6 Machining
I have a tall cabinet with a division released to the shop. There are programs created for the face 6 machining for the shelf standards on face 6. I feel like there used to be a report that showed how to position the part and which program corresponded to which part. I cannot seem to find it. This is not "face6 first". just a single part...
Collective Error - Using Update Existing Machining & GCode
Hello, I manually added spot holes using a .DXF on the side panels of a cabinet/microvellum product. I originally drew them in @ .125" DIA. I processed the Job then realized the Vertical drilling bit in the toolfile is @ .11811 (3mm). So I went into the
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 caused
FEATURE REQUEST: SMT Corner Negotiation Type None to be Continuous
I don't know about others out there, but when using the Solid Modeling Tools it would be nice if the "None" option in the Extrusion Corner Negotiation Type would create a solid extrusion throughout the path - no breaks. "None" gets a little confusing
Hardware PLINE to Machine Token
How would I convert a PLINE to be relative to a hardware piece? I've seen it done before, basically you are drawing the path on how you want the cutout to be, and my last drafter was doing a find and replace then attaching the updated PLINE to new hardware
Feature Request FOUNDATION LIBRARY: 2D Drawing Section showing drawer slides
I attended both "Virtual Events" on 7/27 and understand that the August update will contain "Dovetail" drawer boxes. Is there any consideration to include the ability to have "drawer slides" visible in 2D Sections?