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FEATURE REQUEST - Extruded Hardware that draws in 3D and optimizes to get a quantity
There are several ways I can imagine going about creating and allocating "extruded hardware" using cut parts, solid stock, hardware parts, molding, profiles, or some combination of any of those. We have tried 3 approaches so far: 1) Creating cut parts
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
Referencing Subassembly Calculated Values
Is there anyway to reference a value in a nested subassembly's workbook in the parent's Local? I know you could set up a variable at a higher level that both could see, but I'm looking to get a value that's been calculated, without copying and mangling
How do you remove a border route?
I have to cut sink cutouts in a various hardwood tops. We are putting the panel on the CNC already cut to size, we just need the sink cut out. I have a multipass set up and everything seems to be good to go. However, I do NOT want it to try and cut out
Layers and Viewpoints
Help!!! I'm having problems here and there on my layers...When i'm in 2d Wireframe, i can see my 3d views but whan i switch over to the hidden or 3D view, My 3D layouts are missing. Ive been having this issue a few times and assume its Layer issues but
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
Post COVID Remote Workforce
Hey all, I wanted to get a pulse on how everyone is working in the post COVID world, specifically in drafting/engineering, and how you have adjusted, and what obstacles you are still encountering. Has your company brought back all microvellum users in
Standard page layout for ribbon
Hi All, I have been using the standard MV lay out for the ribbon for years, but through a tech issue it has now gone. I can get it back to a standard AUTO CAD set up but not the original MV ribbon. I am sure someone knows if they can share I would appreciate
CONTENT: Photo realism renderings. Anyone using rendering feature in MV/AutoCAD?
I have always wanted to be good with rendering though AutoCAD/MV. Anytime I played around with it, the results are poorly lit and certain settings didn't make sense. Whoever does them for MV (I feel like Clay does) is really good and you can tell they
Link Sub Report Data
Hi all, Was wondering if anybody knew how to link Sub Report data to a text field on a different page. I'm trying to take pricing from one page and place it onto our main page for optional extras. The Sub Report data is being controlled from UDPP. Thank
How do you center pull on doors
Hello, Customer wants pulls on cabinet doors to be horizontal and centered on door width. Where is the setting to have all the pulls centered on doors? I am lazy and do not want to do it manually for each door. Thanks.
Foundation Library
We're just getting our feet wet with MV, and was wondering about the prevailing opinion on migrating to the foundation library. From what I understand it's not on parity with the traditional component library, i.e. no face frames, but is it feature complete
New Release Available Today: Build 21.1.1119.641
We are happy to announce that the update to build 21.1.1119.641 is now available! Here are some highlights of what's included in this build: We've added the ability to select and check multiple items at once in the Database Management tree-view. You
WoodWop Tool File
We have a tool file for our Weeke nesting machine that uses the Woodwop language. I would like to slow down feed speed on arcs only but I can't find a way to do that without splitting the plines into multiple rout tokens in Microvellum. I know the command
Cannot Locate Drawing Token for Two Dimensions
I am trying to delete the drawing tokens for the two dimensions in red that are for door/drawer height in our section views. In the cross section prompts for both subassemblies (Door Single Slab & Drawer Front Slab) the only token is the drawblock for
Best way to change the way Subassemblies reference Face Frame cabinet openings?
I am working with our residential side to get the default library (50.3) face frame cabinets setup and working really well. One thing I have run into is that it appears that all the subassembly inserts reference the Opening_Height for the cabinet. In
Microvellum Bookshelf Kickoff Recap
For those who may have missed our Microvellum Bookshelf kickoff last week, here's a quick recap: What is the Microvellum Bookshelf? It's an open reading group where you will have the opportunity to grow, learn, share and collaborate with each other on
Introducing the Microvellum Bookshelf Forum!
Hey everybody! We've added the Microvellum Bookshelf as a sub-category (Forum) under the General category! All posts related to the Microvellum Bookshelf will be added to here for easier search-ability and organization.
Division Machining on Stretchers
The global file has separate dowel hole machining for divisions at stretchers but I would prefer that the boring pattern be the same on both ends of the division. Is there an easy way to accomplish this?
5-Axis Machining?
Is anyone using or testing 5-axis machining on a Biesse CNC? I am told it can be done with Microvellum by using machining tokens to send a machine based macro placeholders to run the macro locally on the machine. Can anyone confirm or deny this?
FACE 5 VS. FACE 6
i have some ceiling panels that have an edge rabbet on the bottom side of the panel but MV processes this as face 6. there is no machining on the other face. we don't flip panels so how do i make this a face 5 operation?
No Valid zone large enough help..!!
Hi, I am trying to process a job to a flatbed CNC and the below message pops up with no NC codes? It is working fine with smaller sheet sizes (2410x 1210mm) though. I assume I need to change some settings in the processing station. Could someone please
ACCESS PANEL FINGER HOLE
why is it when i add an access panel and check the box for finger hole i don't get the hole?
Extruded products problem
How do I get this to accept the screw holes in the top plate, but not be dadoed by the vertical divider? For context, here is the section view: and an iso: Thanks! FYI - the top plate is 0.01" away from the vertical divider. Not even touching it.
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
Moving imported room to another project
Hi all, We are outsourcing some of our work and when receiving the exported rooms from the drafting I would like to have them in our project to keep everything together. how do I move an imported room to it's proper project? Thanks!
Solid Model Analyzer - Material named "-BLOCK"
I used Solid Model Analyzer to create a Microvellum product from a 3D model created with Solid Modeling Tools. Some parts had its material name changed to "-BLOCK" instead of the material I assigned it in the 3D model. Some of these parts are just simple
Syncing project level and library level materials
In project specifications window - When copying a material file to a new specification group, and since that original specification group was created, new library (template) materials have been created/existing have been modified - the copy selection
Best way to create Multi Drawer Sink Cabinet
Hi everyone, Need to create a 4 drawer sink cabinet that has a open space in the middle for plumbing, and the drawer fronts overlay, not sure the best way to create this using the library. See attached drawings for what I need to build. I was thinking
How to draw cabinets plan view not associated to wall (island cabinets) in Foundation library
Curious how to do this. We have cabinets back to back so do I need to draw 2 microscopic walls as a work around?
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.
Minor Cosmetic Issue - Theme Colors Vary by Workbook
The color options for cell formatting are different between workbooks. The F! and W! workbooks are the same, and all others use a 2nd selection of colors. We like to try to color code our lookuptables, and this would be easier if we had the same color
How do you remove line boring associated with fixed shelf?
I have created a tall cabinet that needs several adjustable shelves, with one fixed shelf in the middle. The fixed shelf uses cams and standard adjustable shelf line boring. I have created the cabinet with line boring in the correct locations on the side
Microvellum Draftsman/ Engineer wanted
We have been in business for more than 25 years. We are a diverse company with broad range of manufactured products and services. We build cabinets, counter tops, and die walls, and work with Plastic Laminates, Veneers, solid surface, stone, plastics,
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
Cheat Sheet for Categories Types in Database
Is there a cheat sheet somewhere for all of the Types in the database of the categories table? I find myself often having to sort through this and find/fix things, and a cheat sheet would be helpful, as there are a ton!
Creating Spec Groups .
Is there a section or video where I can get more info on creating spec groups ? I have attached a spec group with multiple laminate colors . The spec group created for the product is in the left column and the right column is the global setting for that
Thermofoil Part Companies that utilize MV
Does anyone know of a thermofoil part company (outsourced parts) that utilizes MV? I have a project that the casework is TF. I'm having to draw each part for a TF company. I've got about 100 individual parts to draw. It seems like if I could find
The Microvellum Bookshelf!
Hey everyone! The results are in! We had some great feedback and interest in starting a book club. Join us, November 17th at 9:00 AM PST, for a kick off event to discuss the details of the Microvellum Bookshelf. We'll also discuss what our first book
Finger Pull
Is there a way to create a NEW Finger Pull profile? I changed the Finger Pull.DWG local BLOCK in a room to have a 30° chamfer [1" angled flat] vs the R0.5 radius, (See pics) I don't want to change the default Finger Pull.dwg inside of [..Microvellum Data\Graphics\Profiles\]