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Face Frame Report Images
Is there any way to shade the face frames? currently they are tough to read they blend with the dimension lines.
MV Bookshelf - January 2022: "The Motive" by Patrick Lencioni
Alrighty everyone! I hope you all had wonderful holidays and are experiencing a happy new year thus far (as happy as three days in will supply!). Since it is the beginning of the month we have our next book ready to go for our Microvellum Bookshelf. "The
FORCING A SHEET SIZE
wondering what is the easiest way to force a part to nest on a certain size sheet. for instance, MDF has 4 different sheet sizes, i want the part to use 4 x 10 instead of what the program defaults. is there a way to force it onto one size sheet to n
Turning off 2d Part Image on a 3D Part.
Hi All, I'm constantly drawing doors and panels and they all have the 2D drawing of the part with dimensions and product numbers. When I have a large run of doors all these extra 2D (flat shot?) drawings create unnecessary line work that's annoying to
Adding a Profile to a Router Bit
I am trying to add a slatwall cutter to our toolfile, but I cannot figure out how to get microvellum to draw the profile on a part. It is just drawing a 1/2" dado on the 3d parts. I added a dwg in the graphics folder--> router bits folder with the profile,
Drawer Slide Hole Placement
Hello all, I am trying to change the position of my drawer hole slides, but it seems like there is a disconnect somewhere in the program. This is intended to be a universal change so I changed the numbers in the appropriate workbooks with my MV trainer.
Tool Change for small parts
Just read a topic about using a 900 tool for small parts. I've been doing that for a while and it works well, But I have to change the tool in the nest, does Microvellum not have a method to utilize the parameters that we set for a small part to call
Using a Multitool for Double Passing Small Parts
We still have issues small parts moving on our CNC. I have my nest setting to double pass small parts. The issue is that it uses the same tool for both passes. Is there a way for me to use a different tool on the final pass? For example, we us a 1/2"
Jobs! Shortage of Microvellum Candidates in NZ
Seeking an experienced Detailer for Cabinetry / Joinery Manufacturer and Shop Fitting company based in Tauranga, New Zealand - must be NZ based already or eligible to work here - there appears to be a shortage of experienced Microvellum users in NZ. More info on the Seek job-site listed under One21 Recruitment: https://www.seek.co.nz/job/50653697?type=standout#searchRequestToken=7e0f9163-92a6-4478-9c2e-f39f7272491c
New Release Available Today: Build 21.2.0111.641
We are happy to announce that the update to build 21.2.0111.641 is now available! This build includes resolutions to issues with Scrap Management, Saw, Part Processing, Project Wizard, Include Routes In Borders (IRIB), and Material Processing. Read
QUESTION: How does the Top/Bottom/Left/Right banding in SQL and on reports relate to W1/L1/W2/L2?
For some reason, I am having difficulty seeing how the 2 relate. I processed several parts with different machine tokens and orientations, and I haven't identified the logic. I am trying to set up a report with the WMF image and the banding name next
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,
Microvellum Engineer Needed
Looking for a proficient Microvellum operator for a medium sized millwork shop located in North East New Jersey (Bergen County). Immediate start, benefits, competetive salary, PTO.
Floating Products?
my products have started to redraw in floating in the air about 6 inches . Do you know how to resolve ? It is not happening to all cainets ,but being as its a huge project I have about 200 cabinets like this . Checking a few others , I also have some
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
New Release Available Today: Build 21.1.1227.641
We are happy to announce that the update to build 21.1.1227.641 is now available! This build includes a number of resolutions to issues with the Single Part Editor and Edit Design Data, as well as a few other fixes to improve user experience. Read the
How can the '2D_ELV' layer not show when drawings product with "Draw 2D Products" tool?
When using the "Draw 2D Products" tool to make elevations from a 3D product, a rectangle of the product's width and height draws on the '2D_ELV' layer. The rectangle's width is dimensioned. This is in addition to the programmed items in the sub assemblies.
Copying a Room in Product List
Is there a way to get a room you copy from the product list to actually draw the products on your drawing? I have some exam rooms that are similar to one room I have already drawn, but I want to make make minor changes here and there to the products within
Hinge Plates and Vlookup tables
How do you know which hinge plate you are using for a hinge? Here are my equations: =VLOOKUP(Hinge_Overlay_Left_Calc,LookUpTableHingePlates,16,TRUE)+(17.5/Unit_Divisor) =VLOOKUP(Hinge_Overlay_Left_Calc,LookUpTableHingePlates,12,TRUE) The first equation
Data Designer Solutions
Hello, I am trying to understand how to unhide rows in blocks as opposed to click each gap until they are all open. If I have row 13 then 246 in the product sumassembly spread sheet and; I want to open all rows that either have a zero in the quantities
FEATURE REQUEST: Bring Back "Overdrive Pro"
I know, I know, I know... this isn't a big deal or anything that should jump to the top of any road map. It's mainly just an annoyance I have with terminology. I prefer "Overdrive Pro" instead of "Product List." One, it sounds a lot cooler. Two, "Product
Production Coach software
Our ROI was to track and sort parts before assembly. In the beginning stages of implementing right now! We see benefit for management having the visibility of handling / tracking parts that do not meet QC before assembly, helping avoid production delays.
Nesting Tabs defaults
I am wondering what default values for tabbing are being used by others in the group. Also how many passes take place before the tabs are finally cut off. We are having issues with losing parts when using tabbing.
Save to Library
For some reason I cannot save the "Carcass Tall" subassembly back to the Library. I have tried saving that subassembly from different projects as a test and that subassembly cannot be saved to the Library. I am able to save other subassemblies from the
Please add purchase orders to database management
The purchasing system gets crazy slow when there are many purchase orders, I'm talking like 5 minutes to load on a good day. It would be very helpful to be able export/imprt these as needed like we can with everything else to keep the speed reasona
Adding vaulted ceiling to walls [issues]
I am adding vaulted ceilings to walls. I am selecting the proper measurements and the direction of the vault is the wrong way. The opposite wall is correct and using the exact same dimenions. This is probably due to drawing the walls left to right. When
Half overlay hinges
Hellos, We have always only used full overlay hinges on our cabinetry. What we have done in the past is put a piece on the inside of the cabinet where a half overlay would otherwise go. We did this to maintain the KISS technique. I am trying to implement
Angled Sink Frame with Doors instead of Plumbing Panel
Trying to add the option to change the plumbing panel to a pair of doors. Or make a new cabinet with doors instead of the plumbing panel. I'm going to play with both scenarios. But my question is, what would be the best way to add doors to this prod
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
Changing the priority of the border route
Wondering if anyone knows of a simple way to change the priority of the border route. I believe that as default it routes last and in my case, I need it to route first.
added part
How do i get an added part to show up (get drawn) when i do a 2D wall elevation drawing?
Non-Associative Dado Machine Token
Is there a non-associative machine token for dadoes? The only thing I can see that works for adding dadoes is a pline. Even if I go into draw part and use the 2d machining tools like the rectangular pocket, the token generated is a pline. Basically, I'm
Is there a way to force a subassembly to be unique?
I have an issue with subassemblies in product starter not staying unique when I am saving them to Project->Current Row. Instead it saves it to Project Level Is there an option to Force it to be a uniqe? Adding a empty part doesnt always work.
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
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
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