Recent Topics
Updating Hardware Drawings
I've had this issue before and can't remember how to resolve it. The issue is when I create new hardware and attach a 3D drawing with it, then some some reason I have to modify that drawing, I can't get the modification to update with that hardware. I
Perimeter's No Longer cutting,
Hi, Has anyone had problems with the part perimeters not cutting? Since updating to build #21.1.519.641, my WO's processing G-code's for the perimeter passes as Z=0, two-paces! I added from the Composite Nest, a Manual scrap cut-off and that cut with
Item Number
Is there a way to write a formula that will populate the products item number automatically?
FEATURE REQUEST: Draw 2D Plan from Selected Products.
Currently, there is a command that allows you to DRAW 2D WALL(S) PLAN VIEW. This is a handy tool for those who like to have the 3D model separate from the 2D drawings within a drawing. The problem comes when you have products that aren't attached to a
Product Angle in the Workbook
Is there a way to pull the product rotation angle in the L! spreadsheet? Similarly to ITEMNUMBER or HeightAboveFloor system prompts.
SMA Routes & Nesting Default parameters
Are there any parameters to control how a default polyline route is created when using the Solid Model Analyzer? We are having issues when we place our SMA parts on a nest, the routes are not picked up correctly and instead of converting the border routes
Shop Drawings: More Than 1 Way to Skin a Cat - Open Discussion
I'm curious to know what other methods y'all might be using for shop drawing procedures. At my previous company, we drew entirely in Model space - our title blocks were even in model space. We had procedures and custom commands that made working in layout
Nesting Tabs
I created a nest of parts using True Shape Nesting and Automatic Nesting Tabs. The composite drawing looks good with the Tabs, but when I look at the G-Code, some of the tabs are missing. This seems to happen occasionally. Is this a bug in my Post Processor?
Add part lables ?
how do I get this to show properly? The line indicators are very long and cannot identify parts . Have to manually move all the names and create new line indicators.
SMA & IRIB Improvements - Status Update
As you may know, our development team has been working to resolve issues with our Solid Model Analyzer (SMA) tools and Include Routes in Border (IRIB) algorithm. Resolving these issues remains a high priority for our team. Today, we are happy to report
Print label - Select Process station
trying to create a label that only shows what has been sent to a certain Process station after optimisation does anyone have anything like that Print label - Select Process station
July User Exchange Event
What's Up everybody! My name is Jacob Edmond, I am the Vice President of Engineering for USA Millwork and I am also the President of the Microvellum User Advisory Board. I'm excited to tell you about our first User Exchange Event I will be hosting on
Title Block Revision Updates
Looking for help. Forgive me for my naiveness but I just not that Acad Savvy. I'm trying to figure out a way that all this Revision info is not visible on my drawings, but able to add a Rev Date/By as needed quickly to all of the drawings. Our current
FEATURE REQUEST - Better Tool Organisation
We have up to 21 tools in our nesting machine with a few more that get changed around all the time. I think it would be great to have buttons in here or the ability to drag/move tools around to help keep them organised and in order. Once all the 900 tools
Microvellum Supports AWFS but is Not Exhibiting this year
Dear Clients & Partners, I want to share some news about our positioning for this year’s AWFS trade show in Las Vegas, Nevada. Earlier this year, my team and I decided to withdraw from the show. I wanted fill you in on some of the reasoning we used to
Export room not whole project
Is there not a way to just export a single room inside of a project instead of the whole project. I have projects with a lot of rooms and would like to export just a single to send to someone and can't seem to do that in the utility. I get that I can
Las Vegas!
Hey Community, My partner and I are headed to Las Vegas, any one else going to be there? Looking forward to seeing what the AWFS has to offer. Regards, Ben
"FE" Tag
Having problems with my "FE" Tags. Even though I don't have the "Finished End Dimension" checked, the dimensions show up anyways. Does anyone know how or where to resolve this? They are coming in on a different Text Style. Does anyone know where this
Are there rear modifications for drawer boxes due to plumbing?
Would love if you could notch drawer boxes for plumbing easily and not seeing it in an obvious spot. Wondering if I have to make it a prompt and save it back to the library.
Custom Prompts
Hi All; is their a way to add a custom prompt to multple products like library desinger. Basically I want to add a bore token to cabinets bases with a prompt on/off tick box. I can add to one product but not sure how to add to all base cabinets for
Making custom Hardware & adding it the the Hardware Library
We use a custom Toekick Bracket for all of our Attached Toekicks. How can I add this to our Hardware Library and have this show up in our Products when the Attached Toekick is used. And add pricing to this to show up in our Job Costing Report. I've looked
dynamic IP causing activation issues
issue: constantly being prompted to enter serial / password. Every time i do it uses another activation until all activations for our company are used up and then it will not allow me to access microvellum. variables that i think effect it: dynamic
Computer Resources
Is there a way to make Microvellum use more of the computer's resources when processing Work Orders? I have powerful CPU and GPU with 64 GB of RAM. I'm trying to nest a lot of parts and use auto-tabs. When I try to process these parts, it takes a very
ADA Sink Angled Frame - Scald Shield Route Issue ? - Finished Front vs False Front
When using the regular False Front, the Scald Shield and the Scald Shield Route line up and everything is fine. But when we switch to the Finished Front and remove the False Front it pulls the machining for the Scald Shield Route forward by the thickness
Starter Unit
Good Morning all, Just wondering if someone can point me in the right direction. I'm green to MV (10) weeks now. I created a tall starter product with 2 bays, roll outs on the bottom and 2 adj. shelves up top With (1) tall door on a 6" base platform
Job opening for Microvellum Engineer/Drafter
Fineline Carpentry is looking for Lead Microvellum Engineer/Drafter We are a commercial cabinet company located in the San Francisco Bay Area and specialize in custom millwork ranging from standard casework to custom reception desks and wall paneling.
"PL" Tag
Where do I control the PL tag on the door. I want it to come in Annotative and on a different layer. So I don't have to change it everytime I drop in a cabinet.
Length and Width Trim value at Processing Center level
Is there a way to change the amount of trim you want to give to a material at the processing center level without having to go back into library specifications and creating another work order when you change the trim value?
Fulterer Drawer Guides
Does anyone use the Fulterer Drawer Guides? They are not an option in Microvellum and wondering how much work would go into adding these guides? We are looking at options for heavy duty and soft close other than KV guides.
Missing the "Composite" file
I was updating a nest for an error in the machine path and can't seem to find the composite file again? Any Ideas?
Open Position - Millwork Product Engineer / Detailer at CCW Inc.
Are you an enthusiastic team player who thrives in a busy design/manufacturing environment? CCW Inc. is a North American industry leader for custom architectural millwork, casework and interior finishes and we are always looking for passionate individuals
Can't double click text boxes when editing multiple product prompts
I don't see the ability to double click in a text box prompt to choose 2 points on the screen when I edit multiple product prompts. When I select "Access Selected Product Prompts", the typical looking Product Prompts screen is shown, but double clicking
How to change the Machining Token default settings?
How do I change the parameter default settings of Machining Tokens? The attached image shows the default settings for a Straight Line Routing token. The default Tool Number {7} is 101. I want to update the tool number to reference a Global value.
Drafter and Release Engineer needed (These positions can be remote)
RCS Millwork based out of Ankeny, Iowa is looking for two individuals to fill a drafter position and a release engineer position. These positions can be a remote type work environment with minimal need to travel to base location. Drafting position
SMA Not working Correctly
We are experiencing a issue when using SMA See attached. It seems to be kicking the part out slightly skewed? The Previous version worked fine for this? Its showng in the Part properties as well.
Adding Linebore to Blind Corner Panel
Tried to add a Machining Token for Adjustable Shelf Holes on the inside of a blind corner panel but couldn't get it to work. I ended up drawing the part in 2D and adding the machining there. But is there any reason why this method wouldn't work? Am I
Solid analysed parts are now often twisted in the draw parts in 2d and in the nest.
Scince the update from 2019 -2020 Solid analysed parts are now often twisted in the draw parts in 2d and in the nest. Is there a solution for this or a setting that will prevent this? I continued using 2019 as I could not use 2020 because of this issue
Checklist for loose parts
What options are there for keeping track of parts that ship loose? We need to have everything that ships loose to be accounted for so there's no discrepancies later. Currently, I've been assigning an item number to anything that will ship loose. This
Parts generated in Solid Analyzer?
I have two parts that follow a radius on a floating sink elevation . When I run the Solid Model Analyzer I get 4 parts in my list . Part 2 Part 2 3D Representation Part 5 Part 5 3D Representation When I highlight the Part 2 in the parts properties the
The Foundation Library – A Unified Library Data Structure for All
For the last year or so, we have been working hard to develop a new library data structure to replace the cabinet libraries used by clients in various regions of the world. The vision of this initiative was to create a unified dataset that would enable