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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
Sort the collumn in the window additional prompts
Hi, I can't have my collumn right swing and left swing side by side. See the pictuce. Can we have this in a update please?
Dim overlaps the item number?
I need to move the box dimension down a little further as it overlaps the box item number. I am going to the global variables/shop drawings/2delevations/ elevation dim offset baseline and elevation dim offset veritical but this does not move the dim in the drawings. Anyone know if I am looking in the wrong location?
Adding a KV734 Closed Flange to the library
Microvellum has a generic closet rod flange along with the associated graphics in the library. I am wanting to add my own KV734 Closed Flange into the library. The issue is that I cannot find the look up table where the generic flange is located. Can
Export Library
If I go to export a library, does it auto-select all supporting files and folders? Also, how could I rename a library before I export it?
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
What has everyone added in their 2d drawing tokens?
Hi, I am bringing up this topic as I am updating all my 2d drawing information to automate it as best as possible (just learnt this!). Was wondering what 2d tokens everyone has added and or is using to make drafting as automatic as possible with plan
Empty report
We use report groups. Is there a way to prevent a report from saving if it is empty instead of it saving as an empty page?
Microvellum Draftsman Wanted
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Ladder VS. Leg Levelers
Curious to know the difference in cost using Ladder or Leg Levelers. Lets say 20 foot straight run using seven product? and the ladder needs to be marine grade ply.
New Toolbox Release Available Today! | Build 22.1.1207.641
We are happy to announce that the update to build 22.1.1207.641 is now available! The latest Toolbox Release resolves issues in Work Orders, Product Comments and Labels, XML Imports, and Machining Tokens. This release also includes a new ability to support
Optimization of Various Sheet Sizes
As an example, say we run 90% 4x8's for a project, but we need 2 4x10's for tall products. All same material (say 19mm_RiftWhtOak_2S_VEN). In Microvellum sheet good library, we set our quantity of 4x8's to (1000) priority 2 and 4x10's to (2) priority
Sheet Set Publishing Issue (Fixed)
One thing I've never been able to get right is the xref layer properties publishing correctly. I've spent a lot of time recently trying to debug it, and I'm now more convinced its a bug in SSM. I have background publishing disabled and am using the
Creating a set of Shop Drawings from Multiple Rooms
Currently where i am working we are creating shop drawings within Microvellum, but ONLY drawing in one "room" even though there are multiple rooms for the project. We draw the entire job under one project and one room in order to utilize the Layout tabs
How Many???
I am curious to know how many MV users are dedicated draftsman that spend majority of their time in the office and how many of you are out on the shop floor or other misc tasks in between drawings like myself? MV seems to be geared towards larger
FEATURE REQUEST: PLINE properties in 2D Tools and Parts List
It would be extremely useful to have access to pointers, vector lists, bulge lists and other token properties when working with the 2D machining tools. That way you wouldn't have to go through multiple UI's to get your geometry added, tools applied, and
Best way to transfer library
I would like to know the best way to export out a full library from a local, and import it onto a server.
Change Sorting in Reports
Is there a way in Report Designer to change the sort order / sort by? Example: Sort by ITEM# [Door and Drawer Front Report] I'm sure because it's combining ITEM# and "-" and Sub Product NAME it will not SORT by easily. There is no rhyme or reason how
MV Bookshelf - December 2022: "Traction" by Gino Wickman
Y'all ready to end 2022 with a BANG?! Traction has become one of my favorite books. It's loaded with great content. My personal favorite is when he talks about how to determine who the right people are, if they are in the right seats, and how to handle
Cabinet Software?
Curious to see how many MV users have used other cabinet software on the market and their reason for switching (not a bashing session). Along with how many were AutoCad users prior to using MV. I have used KCD, Cabinet Vision and Mozaik (briefly). My
Leg Levelers?
How do I change the hole for the leg leveler bases from a .3937" (10mm) hole to a .4095" (10.4mm) hole?
Using new library to open jobs from old library
I am in the process of rolling out a new library. If I were to identify the globals that are in the old library and port them over, will I be able to open old jobs in the new library? Component 42.2 - 50.7
How did you price your entire cabinet line?
How have you guys created a costing model (inside or outside of MV) for your entire cabinet line? We are in process of redesigning our entire product line utilizing MV. I have the latest MV Cost Report, but it takes a while to generate the report for
Having issues with Virtual Routes not always working
We have a removable top panel that we use when installing recessed can lights into a cabinet. We built the panel as a subassembly that simply gets turned on and applied to the openings and has options for the number of lights. When we do this we also
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MV Bookshelf - November 2022: "Extreme Ownership" by Jocko Willink and Leif Babin
This book was a fantastic read and I'm extremely excited to read it again. In this book, Jocko and Leif share their experiences as Navy SEALS and how important it is to own your decisions, own your actions, and own your instructions to others. There is
Change distance from drawer box to cabinet
I need to change de distance from drawer to cabinet, right it is 1/8 on each side and I need it be 5/16 on each side. I can provide more information need. Thanks in advance!
EDD (Edit Design Data aka Parts List) opening up Subassembly doesn't select correct sub in list above in Local Product
When EDD opens a subassembly that was selected in the 3D MV Product, it doesn't select the correct subassembly in the list above. This can mislead and or cause errror and confusion. It opens the sub you have selected but has selected above whatever
Cut Border before Route
In the case of cutting a rectangular part with a big center cutout, leaving thin materials all around, I need to cut the border before route so it has better suction from vacuum. Is there anyway to set it up? Right now, I delete the border and redraw
Database Explorer - Set New Default Category
Do you find yourself constantly navigating to a specific product category to insert the products you use most often? Did you know that you can set a new default category within Database Explorer to minimize how often you need to navigate to the products
Using Job Number From Project Properties In Formulas?
I am testing the formula driven materials, and I want to try and pull down the job number and have it as part of the material name. Is this doable?
Excess Material
Does anyone else cut their parts oversize on a nesting cnc? I have discovered the below solution, but it only works for straight parts, not for anything that requires a curved polyline. 1. Set Edgebanding material to have a part size adjustment: Make
OUTSORCE DRAWING SERVICE
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Delete custom products from library
We have added a few custom products to our library and over the last few jobs have made some improvements to them, and want to delete the old versions. How do you do that?
Adding New Molding Profiles
I am trying to add new custom molding profiles to my library and not having success. My attempt includes the following steps. 1. create new dwg with desired profile 2. using "browse to factory data" I save a copy of the file to where I think it should
Biesse Winstore- Who's got one?
Does anyone out there have a Biesse Winstore? If so, how has your shop linked it with Microvellum? Did you use Eurosoft's Wintegration? Has anyone successfully deployed a system with Microvellum directly feeding into the Winstore without a third party
Trying two create a cabinet with 2 drawers left side, one door center, 2 drawers right and another drawer below all these
I am trying to create this cabinet with 2 drawers left side, one door center, 2 drawers right and another drawer below all these, already trying using subassemblies, but I am not being able to. Here is a picture, selected is the drawer that I need to
Product/Item Number Scaling Issue
I'm having an issue with the scaling of my product/item number. When I was putting in a cabinet I was getting a ton of different scales for my dimensions and product/item numbers *see attached* and it was a long process to go and manually change the scale
Grouping on Reports
We have a finished parts report which I'd like to group by a new prompt that I added to our products, called Finish_Description. I have looked up Stimulsoft documentation and tried numerous ways but I can't get it working. The first attached image shows
Good-one-side designation
We regularly have Good one side board that is required for doors and drawer fronts (with holes needed in the degraded side) and for other panels with holes or rebates needed in the good side, as well as panels with no holes. Rather than having to setup