Advanced Frameless Library Guide Advanced options keeping you ahead of the competition. Version 17

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1 Advanced Frameless Library Guide Advanced options keeping you ahead of the competition Version 17

2 Introduction ADVANCED FRAMELESS LIBRARY GUIDE Hinge Setup Introduction Library Guide This library guide is by no means complete and will be a dynamic, ongoing endeavor which requires your support by advising us of possible errors, confusing or ambiguous statements, or possible subjects you would like to have expanded upon. Feedback good or bad is appreciated, and can be posted on the Customer Feedback forums located at: Library Updates The purpose of this guide is to help you understand the capabilities of this library, and to assist you in its navigation and setup. All items are crossreferenced in the index so that you can find what you need quickly and easily. Throughout the settings described in this guide are numerous options to help streamline your production process, getting product through your shop faster and more efficiently. So, now will be an excellent opportunity to study your process and consider changes that take advantage of these easy controls that are built in for you. It has been shown that with this documentation, setting up all of the advanced features and options that this library has to offer can be done easily within a day of using the Microvellum Software. Of course modifying the data to go beyond what it is currently configured to do is absolutely possible, and is only limited by your knowledge of how to utilize the tools provided in the program. Before you begin trying to modify the library using all of the helpful tools Microvellum provides like Library Designer, Spreadsheet Editor, and Workbook Designer, please read this document. We feel that with all of the available options and controls that this library provides, making library modifications should be very rare if needed at all. With the thousands of global variables, prompts, and other miscellaneous controls, library configurations are virtually endless. This makes it impossible to beta test every possible configuration the library has to offer. This library has undergone the largest beta testing cycle ever making the possibility for errors very slight. However, if you encounter any bugs with the library the odds are it has been found and corrected with a library update. The library updates can be found in the download center on the Microvellum Community. If an error is found with the latest version of the library, please post any findings in the library discussion forums on the Microvellum Community. Subject to modifications without notice

3 Hinge Setup Introduction Contents Machining Formats 5»» Dowel»» Screw»» Cam»» Dado Construction Methods 13»» Cabinet Backs»» Cabinet Sides and Finished Ends»» Cabinet Bottoms»» Shelving»» Toe Kicks and Base Assemblies»» Stretchers (Spreader)»» Wall Cleats (Nailers)»» Doors and Drawer Fronts Hinges 27»» General Hinge Settings»» Hinge Quantity»» Hinge Plates»» Hinge Machining»» Adding a New Hinge Type Subject to modifications without notice. 2009

4 Hinge Setup Pulls 35»» Pull Types»» Knob Pulls»» Wire Pulls»» Handle Pulls»» Flush Pulls»» Dome Pulls»» Continuous Pulls»» Finger Pulls»» Custom Pulls»» Adding a New Pull Type Introduction Locks 45»» Lock Types»» Lock Placement»» Lock Machining Drawer Systems & Slides 53»» Wood Drawers»» Drawer Systems APPENDIX 71»» Frequently Asked Questions»» What files make up the Library?»» Saving files back to the template»» Product Code»» User Defined Door Styles INDEX 81 Subject to modifications without notice

5 Machining Formats Machining > What s different from the Basic Frameless Library? There have been many changes to how the differ-»» ent machining formats are applied to the cabinets, and for the most part all of the controls have been moved to Library Setup Variables > Machining for Case Parts. New Machining Formats have been added as well as any number of machining combinations like screw and dado, cams and dado, cams and dowel, and so on. If you are familiar with how the Version 6 library used the machine tokens to place the holes, then you will be most familiar with the WIC pattern; but there are many other available options with this new library. If you are an advanced user and would like to determine what formulas are placing the holes, you can review the LookUpTablesHoles The main focus development had for the different machining formats was to make it quick and easy to setup. Chapter One - Machining Formats There are four main types of machining formats that are already setup within the library. They are Dowel, Screw, Cam, and Dado. Any combination can be used to get the necessary machining format required. For example, dowel and screw combinations as well as screw and dado formats can be setup by just setting a few global variables. The following information will guide you through where all of the settings are located in the global variables. The following is a list of what will be described in this chapter:»»»»»»»» Dowel Construction Screw Construction Cam Construction Dado Consturction Subject to modifications without notice. 2009

6 Machining Formats Machining > Dowels If you would like to use a dowel format for your full tops, bottoms, fixed shelves, and divisions, find the global Boring Pattern Dowels. It is located in Library Setup Variables > Machining for Case Parts > General Machining Layout > Boring Pattern General settings. This global is controlled by a combo box. Set this value to anything other than None and you will receive dowel holes. If you would like to use dowels for rails, nailers, and toekicks, you can find each of these settings in Library Setup Variables > Machining for Case Pats > General Machining Layout > Boring Patterns for Stretchers_Kicks_Hanging Cleats. The globals that control these parts are named Machining Top Stretchers, Machining Drw Stretchers, Machining Nailers, and Machining Toe Kicks. There are 13 options to choose from in these globals. Subject to modifications without notice

7 Machining Formats Machining Dowel Locations There are four ways to locate where the dowels will be placed on your full tops, bottoms, fixed shelves, and divisions. They are Fixed Pattern, Auto Space, Center Space, and WIC. Fixed Pattern If you select the fixed pattern, your holes will always be located in the same location. This is typically used if you have a horizontal boring machine that requires the horizontal holes to always be placed in the same location. If you need to change the fixed pattern that is set, you can modify the fixed dowel pattern in the global variables. These are located in Library Setup Variables > Machining for Case Parts > General Machining Layout > Fixed Dowel Pattern Hole Spacing. Here you can specify 11 fixed dowel locations. If you do not need all of the locations, set the remaining variables to a large dimension that will never be used. Auto Space If you select the Auto Space option, you can specify the location you would like the first dowel hole. Then, it will space the remaining holes a specified distance apart. If you want to change the location of the first hole, change the global called Dim To First Const Hole. If you want to change the distance between the holes, change the global called Distance Between Holes. Center Space If you select the Center Space option, the distance between holes will vary from cabinet to cabinet; but you will always receive a hole a fixed distance from the front and a fixed distance from the back. The data will then calculate how many holes should be placed between these two points and equally space the holes. The globals that are used to make these calculations are Dim To First Const Hole, Dim To Last Const Hole, and Distance Between Holes. WIC If you select the WIC option, the California Spec for Cabinet Construction will be used. The globals are configured to default to this option. If you are unsure about what format would work best for you, it is recommended that this option be used. The data written for these holes is calculated a little bit faster by the system. If you need to change the locations of the holes on stretchers, nailers, or toekicks, this can be done by modifying the globals found in Library setup Variables > Machining for Case Parts > General Machining Layout > Boring Patterns for Stretchers_Kicks_Hanging Cleats. Since there is typically two holes needed for these parts, the only globals that should need to be changed are the globals that control the distance between the holes Subject to modifications without notice. 2009

8 Machining Formats Machining > Screws If you would like to use a screw format for your full tops, bottoms, fixed shelves, and divisions, find the global Boring Pattern Screws. It is located in the Library Setup Variables > Machining for Case Parts > General Machining Layout > Boring Pattern General settings. If you set the global Boring Pattern Dowels and Boring Pattern Screws to values other than None, you will receive a dowel screw combination. In any setup no screw holes will be created for Finished Ends. This global is controlled by a combo box. Set this value to anything other than None and you will receive screw holes. If you would like to use screws for rails, nailers, and toekicks, you can find each of these settings in Library Setup Variables > Machining for Case Pats > General Machining Layout > Boring Patterns for Stretchers_ Kicks_Hanging Cleats. The globals that control these parts are named Machining Top Stretchers, Machining Drw Stretchers, Machining Nailers, and Machining Toe Kicks. There are 13 options to choose from in these globals. Subject to modifications without notice

9 Machining Formats Machining Screw Locations There are four ways to locate where the screws will be placed on your full tops, bottoms, fixed shelves, and divisions. They are Fixed Pattern, Auto Space, Center Space, and WIC. Fixed Pattern If you select the fixed pattern, your holes will always be located in the same location. This is typically used if you have a horizontal boring machine that requires the horizontal holes to always be placed in the same location. If you need to change the fixed pattern that is set, you can modify the fixed screw pattern in the global variables. These are located in Library Setup Variables > Machining for Case Parts > General Machining Layout > Fixed Screw Pattern Hole Spacing. Here you can specify 10 fixed screw locations If you do not need all of the locations, set the remaining variables to a large dimension that will never be used. Auto Space If you select the Auto Space option, you can specify the location you would like the first screw hole. Then, it will space the remaining holes a specified distance apart. If you want to change the location of the first hole, change the global called Dim To First Screw Hole. By default this will be a formula that will ensure that if you are using a dowel screw combination the screw hole will be placed 32mm beyond the first dowel. If you want to change the distance between the holes, change the global called Distance Between Holes. Center Space If you select the Center Space option, the distance between holes will vary from cabinet to cabinet but you will always receive a hole a fixed distance from the front and a fixed distance from the back. The data will then calculate how many holes should be placed between these two points and equally space the holes. The globals that are used to make these calculations are Dim To First Screw Hole, Dim To Last Screw Hole, and Distance Between Holes. WIC If you select the WIC option, the California Spec for Cabinet Construction will be used. The globals are configured to default to this option. If you are unsure about what format would work best for you, it is recommended that this option be used. The data written for these holes is calculated a little bit faster by the system. If you need to change the locations of the holes on stretchers, nailers, or toekicks, this can be done by modifying the globals found in Library setup Variables > Machining for Case Parts > General Machining Layout > Boring Patterns for Stretchers_Kicks_Hanging Cleats. Since there is typically two holes needed for these parts, the only globals that should need to be changed are the globals that control the distance between the holes Subject to modifications without notice. 2009

10 Machining Formats Machining > Cams The cams are turned on the same way the dowels and screws are. The global variable is called Boring Parrtern Cams, but they have a specific location where all of the settings will need to be configured. These are located in Library Setup Variables > Machining for Case Parts > General Machining Layout > Cam Construction Settings. All of the information required to receive the correct machining format can be found in this category. Once you click on the global variable help text will be displayed below. > Dados The dado format will work with or without any of the machining formats that were previously described. The dado settings are located in Library Setup Variables > Machining for Case Parts > General Machining Layout > Dado Machining General Settings. The global used to turn on and off dado machining is named Use Dado. This global will only turn on dados for bottoms, tops, fixed shelves, and divisions. Subject to modifications without notice

11 Machining Formats Dados for stretchers, nailers, and toe kicks are located in the Library Setup Variables > Machining for Case Parts > General Machining Layout > Boring Patterns for Stretchers_Kicks_Hanging Cleats. Machining The globals that control these parts are named Machining Top Stretchers, Machining Drw Stretchers, Machining Nailers, and Machining Toe Kicks. There are 13 options to choose from in these globals. By default all of the dados that are created will be stop dados. If you would like to turn off the stop dado feature, set the global Stop Dado Front Length to 0. If there are other adjustments that need to be made to the dado information, all of the dado settings can be found in Library Setup Variables > Machining for Case Parts > General Machining Layout > Dado Machining General Settings. Tool Information If you are going to be sending G-Code to a CNC, Point-to-Point, or any other type of machine, it is very important to input the default routing tools you will be using to route dados, or any other machining information. These are found in Library Setup Variables > Default Routing Tools > Standard Routing Tools. The default tools located in the sample toolfile Microvellum provides are numbered Once a toolfile technician has provided you with your toolfile, input the common tool number you will use for each operation here Subject to modifications without notice. 2009

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13 Construction Methods Construction > What s different from the Basic Frameless Library? There are too many changes that have been made»» to the different construction methods to go over all of the changes; but all of the controls that were in the version 6 library have been carried over to this library. They have been split up into two different tabs within the global variables. Some of the options are located in the Job Setup Variables > Construction and some options are located in the Library Setup Variables > Cabinet Construction. One big advantage this library offers is many of the construction methods have product overrides in the prompts page making it easy to build jobs with different types of construction methods. Chapter Two - Construction Methods The Global Variables are split up into three tabs: Job Setup Variables, Library Setup Variables, and Formulas. In the previous chapter on machining formats, all of the global settings described were located in the Library Setup Variables. These are variables that usually will not need to change once they have been set. This chapter will reference some globals located in the Job Setup Variables. These variables will not always change but will sometimes change depending on what is required for the job. It is important to know that the formulas tab should never be changed by the user unless the user knows exactly what they are doing. Many of the globals that are located here were setup by development to make calculations depending on what settings the user has selected. Any changes made here could force the library to function incorrectly. The following is a list of what will be described in this chapter:»» Cabinet Backs»» Cabinet Sides and Finished Ends»» Cabinet Bottoms»» Shelving»» Toe Kicks and Base Assemblies»» Full Tops & Stretchers (Spreader)»» Wall Cleats (Nailers)»» Doors and Drawer Fronts Subject to modifications without notice. 2009

14 Construction Methods Construction > Cabinet Backs There are several ways to configure how the cabinet back will be constructed for your products. The available options are Semi Captured Sides and Bottom, Full Capture Four Sides, Partial Capture Two Sides, Finished End Dados, Finished End Rabbet, Full Applied, and Partial Captured Top and Bottom. 0 = Semi Capture 1 = Full Capture 2 = Partial Capture 3 = FE Dados 4 = FE Rabbet 5 = Full Applied 6 = Partial Capture Each type of cabinet can have its own construction method. These settings are located in Library Setup Variables > Cabinet Construction > Cabinet Back. By default, a dado will be created in the sides, top, or bottom when the back is captured. Only the thick back can use multiple machining methods. Thick Backs Thick backs have their own construction method. The globals are located in the same place as the regular backs. There are also prompts that contol if a thick back will be used in the product. The available options are Semi Captured Sides and Bottom, Full Capture four sides, and Partial Captured two sides. 0 = Semi Capture 1 = Full Capture 2 = Partial Capture Subject to modifications without notice

15 Construction Methods Back Machining The thick back has many different types of machining methods available. You can use Dowel and/or Screws, Dado, Lock Dado, Cams, or Lock Dado and Cams. This setting is located in Library Setup Variables > Cabinet Construction > Cabinet Back. Construction The global is called Thick Back Machining and is controlled by a combo box. There are many other globals that control the back machining in this category. It is recommend that you go through all of the variables located in this category. If you need to change any parameters to modify the dados that are created for the normal 1/4 backs, many globals are located in Library Setup Variables > General Machining Layout > Dado Machining General settings. The main globals that should be modified here are named Back Dado Depth, Back Dado Width Gap, and Back Rabbet Depth Subject to modifications without notice. 2009

16 Construction Methods Construction > Cabinet Sides and Finished Ends By default, the Tops and the Bottoms will be between the cabinet sides; but if needed, there are a few other side conditions that can be used. These settings are located in Library Setup Variables > Cabinet Construction > General Construction Settings. The globals are named Inset Side Base, Inset Side Tall, and Inset Side Upper. Finish Ends If you want to add a scribe route to the backs of cabinets for fitting to walls, go to Library Setup Variables > Cabinet Construction > Finished End. Here you can modify two globals called Scribe Route and FE Scribe. There are other miscellaneous settings for finished ends that can be found in Job Setup Variables > Construction > Finish Ends. Subject to modifications without notice

17 Construction Methods Applied Finished Ends In the prompts of every cabinet are two prompts that allow you to use applied finished end panels to either side of the cabinet. These prompts are located on the right side of the Finishing Options Tab. If these prompts are turned on, a separate panel will be applied to the end of the cabinet. If you want to change what type of panel will be applied, you can either change the finished end panel library in the prompts or you can control the defaults in the Door Style Wizard. This interface is located in the Global Variable File. For more information on this read the section titled Door and Drawer Fronts. Construction > Cabinet Bottoms There are not a lot of controls that need to be modified for the cabinet bottoms. For the most part, all of the controls are located in Library Setup Variables > Cabinet Construction > Cabinet Bottom. The max span global variables allow you to specify two different materials for one part. If the part is large enough, it will use the max span material. You can specify what materials will be used in the material file Subject to modifications without notice. 2009

18 Construction Methods Construction > Shelving There are many shelving options built into the data. They are split up into two different sections. Many of the options that may need to be changed on a job by job basis are located in the Job Setup Variables > Construction > Shelving. All of the settings that control the placement and machining settings for the shelf pins and shelf standard routes are located in the Library Setup Variables > Cabinet Construction > Shelves. By default all of the shelves will use shelf pins, but if you would like to use Shelf Standards to hold the shelf, go to Job Setup Variables > Construction > Shelving. The global that needs to be turned on is called Use Shelf Standards. This location also holds other useful globals that should be reviewed. There are several options available for adjustable and fixed shelf edges. You can use standard edgebanding, you can apply a shelf lip, or you can apply a shelf lip with a profile. All of these setting are controlled in Job Setup Variables > Construction > Shelving. Rollout Shelving A large amount of information has been created for rollout shelving including many different types of rollout boxes, rollout spacers, and a large amount of rollout drawer systems including the QuikTray Rollout System. Subject to modifications without notice

19 Construction Methods Construction All of the information for the rollouts can be controlled in Job Setup Variables > Rollouts. If you would like to change the type of rollout drawer box you are using, you can modify the global Rollout Type. It is located in the Job Setup Variables > Rollouts > Rollout Drawer Type. There are 13 available options to choose from including Flat Shelves, Three Sided Shelves, Wood Boxes, and many Drawer Systems. If you are going to be using a wood drawer box, you can specify what type of Drawer Slides you will be using. The global that controls this is called Select Drw Slide Rollout. It is located in Job Setup Variables > Rollouts > Rollout Drawer Options. There are 30 slides to choose from, but with the custom slide option you are given the controls to add in any type of hardware needed. For more information about slide options read the chapter titled Drawer Slides Subject to modifications without notice. 2009

20 Construction Methods Construction > Toe Kicks and Base Assemblies There are several ways for the toe kicks and the base assemblies to be applied to the base and tall products. The majority of these settings are located in Job Setup Variables > Construction > Toe Kick Options. The Toe Kick Type Global provides you with five available options. These options are also available at the local level. Ladder Style If the Ladder Style toe kick is selected, then no kick will be applied to the product. This requires you to make the toe kick a separate product using the Base Assembly products located in the library. Toekick Assembly For Each Box This option will automatically create a base assembly for each base or tall product entered into the job. Notched Ends to Floor The Notched Ends to Floor gives users options for front and rear conditions. To modify the position of where the toe kick is placed, modify the global called Notched Toe Kick Position. It is located in Job Setup Variables > Construction > Toe Kick Options. Notched Ends With Recessed Fin Ends This option works similar to the Notched Ends to Floor but it will cut off the end panel at the toe kick height, create three toe kick parts and recess the toe kick at finished ends. Leg Levelers If the Leg Leveler option is selected, the leg leveler hardware will automatically be called out in the hardware takeoff reports, and associative machining will be applied to the bottom of the cabinet. There are additional options that control many of the leg leveler settings in Library Setup Variables > Cabinet Construction > Toe Kick > Leg Levelers. Subject to modifications without notice

21 Construction Methods Construction > Full Tops & Stretchers (Spreader) There are two global variables that control whether full tops or stretchers will be used. The two globals are called Full Tops and Full Tops At Division. These global variables are located in Job Setup Variables > Construction > Cabinet Top. This location also has global variables that control edgebanding, and finishing options. Many of the options for the full tops and stretchers are available at the product level. If you are using stretchers, there are many other options that control stretcher width and dust panel conditions. These settings are located in Library Setup Variables > Cabinet Construction > Stretcher (Spreader). The first two global variables contain a formula that will automatically turn off the front and rear stretchers if you have full tops selected. So if you are using full tops, there is no need to turn these global variables off Subject to modifications without notice. 2009

22 Construction Methods Construction > Wall Cleat (Nailer) Each product type has its own nailer condition that can be modified. If you have thick backs selected, the nailers will automatically be turned off. The global Nailer Use Base, Nailer Use Tall, and Nailer Use Upper only control nailers for normal back conditions. These globals can be found in Library Setup Variables > Cabinet Construction > Wall Cleat (Nailer). You can also control the default nailer widths at this location. Hanger Notches If you want to create a notch at the back of your cabinet sides to allow for a hanging cleat to run through, you can turn on the globals called Hanger Notch Base, Hanger Notch Talls, or Hanger Notch Uppers. These globals are located in Library Setup Variables > Cabinet Construction > Wall Cleat (Nailer). There are also additional global variables located here to control machining information for the notch. Subject to modifications without notice

23 Construction Methods Construction > Door and Drawer Fronts With all of the previous libraries created by Microvellum, there were only a few door styles that were available in the data. With the Advanced Frameless Library, you are given three different door libraries to choose from with an additional user defined library that allows you to create your own door library. The three available door libraries are MV MDF Door System, Generic, and Cal Door. MV MDF Door System The four styles that can be used with the MDF Door System are Plain Door, Square Door, Arch Door, and Cathedral Door. These doors are just for drawing purposes; no G-code will be created for the MDF system. Adding all of the machining information would slow down the drawing time. If you would like to machine your doors on a point-to-point or nested base machining, there is a separate library that can be used for this. Generic There are seven generic door styles that can be used: Slab, Ogee Edge, Raised Panel, Arched Raised Panel, Dbl Arched Raised Panel, Glass, Framed Glass, and Framed. These are the same options that were available in the version 6 libraries. They are calculated the quickest by the system. Cal Door The California Door system works well if you are ordering your doors from the Cal Door manufacturer. There are four types of doors that can be used with several different types of Door Styles that can be used for each Type. Since there are so many available door styles, a new interface had to be created to store all of this data. The interface is called the Door Setup Wizard and can be accessed from the Global Variables Subject to modifications without notice. 2009

24 Construction Methods Construction Once you open the Door Setup Wizard, there are three categories that can be opened. The Door and Drawer Front Settings Category holds all of the door styles that will come in by default for each product type. The Finished End Settings Category allows you to specify what type of panel will be used for your applied finished. The General Settings Category holds many settings that control how the doors will draw and other miscellaneous settings. All of the door settings can also be controlled at a local level in the prompts of each cabinet. When placing a cabinet in the drawing you can access the Door Options Tab in the prompts. Here you can specify what door library the product is using, as well as what door style is going to be used. Subject to modifications without notice

25 Construction Methods Door and Drawer Reveals All of the door or drawer front reveals can be changed in Job Setup Variables > Door and Drawer Fronts > Top and Bottom Reveals and Vertical and Horizontal Reveals. Construction All of the reveals can be controlled from these two locations. There are many settings that should also be reviewed in Job Setup Variables > Door and Drawer Fronts > Door and Drawer Settings. By default all of the doors will be overlay, but if you want inset doors select the global called Inset Doors or inset Drawer Fronts Subject to modifications without notice. 2009

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27 Hinges Hinges > What s different from the Basic Frameless Library? If you are familiar with how hinges were assigned»» in the version 6 basic frameless library, it will be important for you to read this chapter because the hinges are no longer changed in the material file. After reading this chapter you will see the benefits of applying all of the hardware in the global variables. With the addition of many new hinge types that can be used, different hinge plates are also available. All of the machining for the hinges are still controlled by associative hardware machine tokens in the material file, but it is important to know that the machining for the hinge cup and the machining for the hinge plates have been separated into the two different hardware items. Chapter Three - Hinges After reading this section you will be able to assign the needed hinge type to your products, assign the needed machining operations, and if necessary add any type of custom hinge needed for the project. The following is a list of what will be described in this chapter:»» General Hinge Settings»» Hinge Quantity»» Hinge Plates»» Hinge Machining Subject to modifications without notice. 2009

28 Hinges Hinges > General Hinge Settings The first step that needs to be done is setting up what type of hinges that you will be using for this job. Keep in mind that if you typically have your hinges set up a certain way for most jobs, it will be important that you save your global variable file back to the template. For information on how to do this read the section titled Saving Files Back to the Template. General hinge selections and settings are located in the Global Variables under Job Setup Variables > Hardware > Hinge Selections & Settings. The three main settings that are controlled here are the Hinge Type, Hinge Angle, and the Hinge Inset from Top and Bottom. Selecting inset hinges is not controlled from this location. If you would like to use inset hinges, review the Inset Hinges section at the bottom of this page. Hinge Type The following types of hinges are available: Blum, Grass, Hettich, Institutional, Mepla, Salice, Custom. Keep in mind that you can specify a different type of hinge for diagonal cabinets. If you are going to be using the custom hinge, review the section titled Adding a New Hinge Type. Hinge Angle Here you can specify what angle you are using for each Hinge Type. Hinge Inset from Top and Bottom Enter the distance the hinge cups are drilled from the Door Top and Bottom. If valances or sub fronts are used, that distance is automatically added for you. Inset Hinges You can use inset hinges by changing the global variable called Inset Doors. The Global Variable is located under Job Setup Variables > Door and Drawer Fronts > Door and Drawer Settings. For more information on this topic view the section titled Door and Drawer Fronts. Subject to modifications without notice

29 Hinges Hinges > Hinge Quantity Depending on the size of the door, it may be necessary to use three or more hinges. Microvellum gives you the ability to determine the minimum distance you want the hinges to be spaced apart; and if the door is big enough to allow for another hinge, then the data will automatically place another hinge on the door. The global used to specify the minimum hinge spacing is called Hinge Spacing and is located in the global variables under Library Setup Variables > Hardware General Settings > Hinge Machining > General Hinge Machining. This Global is intended to calculate how many hinges will be applied to the door not the exact spacing between hinges. Advanced User Note: Modifying the Hinge Qty Lookup Table If you want to control how many hinges will be applied to the door differently, you can modify the lookup table that controls this data. The look up table is contained within the global variables and is called LookUpTableHingeQty. Advanced User Note The Door Height column is used to provide a list of door heights, These values can be changed to any hard locked or formula driven value. The columns to the right represent how many hinges will be used depending on the size of the door. For example, if the door height falls between 0 and then two hinges will be used. If the door height is between 36 and 50.99, then 3 hinges will be used Subject to modifications without notice. 2009

30 Hinges Hinges > Hinge Plates This section will cover all of the information on how the hinge plates are controlled. You will find that most of the information written for the hinge plates is calculated automatically. Hinge Plate Type The Hinge will always look to see what hinge type you are using to determine what type of hinge plate to use, but you do have the option to specify if you want to use a Straight Hinge Plate or a Wing Hinge Plate. The global used to specify the hinge plate type is called Hinge Plate Straight and is located in the global variables under Library Setup Variables > Hardware General settings > Hinge Machining > General Hinge Machining. The Global Variable is called Hinge Plate Straight. With this global checked you will receive a straight hinge plate. With it unchecked you will receive a wing hinge plate. Hinge Plate Height Hinge plates are currently set up to be figured out automatically depending on what the reveal is on the hinge side of the door. If you want to change how the program makes this calculation, the data in the LookUpTables will have to be modified. Subject to modifications without notice

31 Hinges Hinges Advanced User Note Advanced User Note: Changing the Hinge Plate Height The reason the data is written to automatically find what hinge plate height should be used is because Microvellum cannot give users controls to modify a value for the reveal and a value to modify the hinge plate height. We found that most users would like to be able to input values that control the reveal of the cabinet side to the door edge rather then inputting what hinge plate they are using. The global that controls the door gap to the cabinet end is called Door Gap End Euro. Depending on what this value is determines what height the hinge plate needs to be. Of course Microvellum gives users the ability to change how this information is controlled. The data is controlled from the LookUpTableHingePlates. The column on the left is the door overlay, and the columns to the right are all of the different types of hinge plates that can be used. Here you can control how the data is read. By selecting the correct hinge plate type you are using that corresponds to the overlay distance that you are trying to modify, you can change the plate height that is being called out. Unless you understand formulas and how lookup tables work, you shouldn t modify this information. Hinge Plate Inset Every hinge type has its own location to set how far the hinge plate will be inset on the side. The global used to specify the hinge plate inset value is located under Library Setup Variables > Hardware General Settings > Hinge Machining. These dimensions were taken from the manufactures specifications, but depending on different makes and models you may need to modify these values Subject to modifications without notice. 2009

32 Hinges Hinges > Hinge Machining Depending on how you manufacture you may want to modify or turn off certain machining required for hinges. This section will show you where all of the machining information is located so you can make the necessary changes. Hinge Cup Machining There are four options that can be used to create the Hinge Cup Machining. The global is called Machine Hinge Cup and is located in Library Setup Variables > Hardware General Settings > Hinge Machining > General Hinge Machining. There are four options availble in the combo box. Select the method that fits your manufacturing process. Machine Offline This option should be used if you drill the hinge cup hole on anything other than a CNC. Drill Cups Use this option if you drill on a CNC machine. By default the hinge cup machining operation will look for a 35mm drill bit. Pocket Rout This option should be used if you use a router bit to pocket out for the hinge cups on a CNC machine. By default the program will use whatever tool is assigned to be the Default Routing Tool CW. This global is located in Library Setup Variables under Default Routing Tools > Standard Routing Tools. Drill Locator Hole The Drill Locator Hole option will create a 5mm drilling operation in the center of the hinge cup, giving you a known location to drill for the hinges offline. You can change the diameter of the locator hole by changing the value of the Global Hinge Locator Hole Diameter. Hinge Plate Machining All of the Hinge Plate machining is assigned to the door with Associative Hardware Machining tokens. These are currently set to the manufacture s specifications, and typically do not need to be changed. If for some reason you need to modify the machining that is created for the hinge plates, you can modify any of the parameters that may need to change. Before making changes, make sure you understand how these parameters function. Subject to modifications without notice

33 Hinges Hinges > Adding a New Hinge Type It is recommend that you use the hinges that are already built into the system; but with the open ended capabilities that Microvellum Software provides, adding new hinges is only limited to your knowledge of the Microvellum Software. Use this section as a guideline when adding new hinges into the system. There are only two files that will need to be modified to successfully add new hinges. The Global Variable File (GVFX), and the Hardware File (HWRX). The following is a step-by-step procedure that should be followed, or at least reviewed. STEP ONE Add the New Hinge to the Hinge Selection Combo Box 1. Open the Global Variables. 2. In Formulas > Combo Box Lists there is a global variable called List Hinge Selections. In the formula bar, add your new Hinge Name separated by a Pipe Symbol. It should read something like this. 3. In this same location there is a global called List Hinge Selections Diagonal. If you want the same brand of hinge to be available for corner cabinets, add the hinge type here. Do not add the full name of the hinge in these global variables, just the model or type. STEP TWO Add the New Hinge Angles 1. Open the Global Variables. 2. In Formulas > System Calculations > Hinge Calculations there are two global variables that need to be modified. They are named Hinge Angle Calc and Hinge Angle Combo List. There are numerous ways to get this information to calculate correctly, and it is left up to the user to modify this information. Some formula editing skills may be required. STEP THREE Adding the Hinges to the LookUpTables 1. Open the Global Variables. 2. Go to the View Pull Down Menu and Select the Show Lookup Tables button. 3. At the bottom of the page select the Table Name Pull Down Menu and find the LookupTableHinges. Here is a list of every Hinge that can be used by the system Subject to modifications without notice. 2009

34 Hinges Hinges 4. Add as many rows as necessary with the Add New Row or Insert Row Button. 5. Once the Rows have been added, you need to add the exact name of the hinge that you will be using. It is important to name the hinge exactly as some of the other hinges are named. For example: Start with the word Hinge, then add the name you select from the Hinge Selection Pull Down Menu. Next add the Hinge Angle you added to the Hinge Angle Calc Global. Last finish the name by specifying if it is a Full Overlay, Half Overlay, or Inset Hinge. You should end up with something like this: Hinge NEW HINGE 120 deg Full Overlay. If you don t name the hinge similar to this, you will have to modify the Door Subassembly. 6. After you have added the name of the hardware, you need to fill in the rest of the available columns. It is recommended to just copy and paste the information from a similar hinge to the new hinges. STEP FOUR Adding the Hardware to the Hardware Inventory. 1. Open the Material File. 2. Click on the Hardware Library Tab. 3. Add the Hinges to this list. Make sure that you name the hinge exactly the same as you did in the LookUpTablesHinges. It is recommended to copy and paste a similar hinge rather than just adding a new one. This ensures that you will receive the necessary machining for the hinge cup. STEP FIVE Adding the drawing (Optional) 1. Open the Microvellum Data/Graphics/Hardware Folder in windows explorer.here is a list of all of the 3D drawing blocks that represent the hardware when drawing the cabinets in 3D. 2. It is recommended copying a similar looking hinge and renaming the drawing to exactly what is listed in the hardware library. Subject to modifications without notice

35 Pulls Pulls > Whats different from the Basic Frameless Library? Similar to hinges, the pull types are no longer»» changed in the material file. They are changed in the global variables. Since there are a large number of new types of pulls that were added (including handles, flush pulls, and continuous pulls), you will find that adding new types of pulls will be rare, if needed at all. For those rare occasions that you will need to add a new pull type, there is a custom pull that can be used to make the process of adding new hardware much easier then it was in version 6. If machining information needs to be changed, this is still done by changing the associative hardware tokens in the material file. Chapter Four - Pulls Within the advanced frameless library there are many different types of pulls that can be used to help you create machining information on your doors and drawer fronts. After reading this section you will be able to assign the needed pull to your products, and give the exact location needed for machining and drawing purposes. The following is a list of topics that will be covered in this section:»» Pull Types»» Knob Pulls»» Wire Pulls»» Handle Pullls»» Flush Pulls»» Dome Pulls»» Continuous Pulls»» Finger Pulls»» Custom Pulls»» Adding A New Pull Type Subject to modifications without notice. 2009

36 Pulls Pulls > Pull Types There are many different types of pulls that can be used by the system. Each pull type that can be used has its own information containing placement and machining operations. After you have the globals set up with the typical pulls that will be used, it is a good idea to save your files back to the template. For information on how to do this read the section titled Saving Files Back to the Template. There are four global variables that allow you to control what type of pull you will be using. There is a global to specify what pull is used on base cabinets, drawer fronts, tall cabinets, and upper cabinets. These controls are located in the Global Variables under Job Setup Variable > Hardware > Pull Selections & Settings. There are seven different types of pulls that are availble with several different sizes for each type. Below is a list of each type that is availble. For more information on a specific type of pull, find the information in one of the following sections. Subject to modifications without notice

37 Pulls Pulls > Knob Pulls There is very little data that will need to be modified for the knob pulls. The only options that will need to be set are the pull location and possibly the machining information. Pull Location on Doors There are a few globals that control where this pull will be placed on the door. They are located in Job Setup Variables > Hardware > Pull Selections & Settings. These dimensions are to the center of the pull. Pull Location on Drawer Fronts By default all of the pulls will be placed in the center of the drawer fronts; but if needed, you have a control in the global variables that will offset the pull up or down on the drawer front. The global is called Pull Location From Drawer Top it is located in Library Setup Variables > Hardware General Settings > Pull Machining. Enter a positive number to move the pull up on the drawer front, and a negative number to move the pull down on the drawer front. Pull Machining By default a 5mm drilling operation will be placed at the center of the pull that will drill all the way through the door or drawer front. If you would like to modify this information, you can open up the machining token assigned to the Pull Knob in the Material File. If you want to turn off machining for the pulls, uncheck the global called Drill For Pulls Located in Library Setup Variables > Hardware General Settings > Pull Machining Subject to modifications without notice. 2009

38 Pulls Pulls > Wire Pulls There are two different types of pulls used in the library. There are many different sizes of straight and curved pulls in the system. If there is a size of pull that you use that is not located in the library, review the section titled Adding a New Pull Type. Pull Location on Doors There are a few globals that control where these pulls will be placed on the door. They are located in Job Setup Variables > Hardware > Pull Selections & Settings. These dimensions are to the center of the first hole of the pull. Pull Location on Drawer Fronts By default all of the pulls will be placed in the center of the drawer fronts; but if needed, you have a control in the global variables that will offset the pull in the z origin. The global is called Pull Location From Drawer Top and is located in Library Setup Variables > Hardware General Settings > Pull Machining. Enter a positive number to move the pull up on the drawer front, and a negative number to move the pull down on the drawer front. Subject to modifications without notice

39 Pulls Pull Rotation There are globals that allow you to control the rotation of the door pulls. By default all of the wire will be placed vertically on doors. If you would like to use horizontal pulls on doors, there are globlas located in Job Setup Variables > Hardware > Pull Selections & Settings. Pulls By selecting the check box you can use horizontal pulls on base, tall, or upper products. There are two globals that will allow you to specify a rotation angle if you do not want the pulls horizontal or vertical. The global is located in Job Setup Variables > Hardware > Pull Selections & Settings. You can enter any value from 0 to Subject to modifications without notice. 2009

40 Pulls Pull Qty On some drawer products you might need to use two pulls. There is a global called Pull Double Max Span which is located in Library Setup Variables > Hardware General Settings > Pull Machining. Pulls Here you can enter the max width of a product that will use only one pull. Any products greater than this value will use two pulls. > Handle Pulls The handle pulls are very similar to the wire pulls previously explained. For information on placing these pulls at the correct location on the door, review the section titled Wire Pulls. Auto Size There is one unique option that is avaible for the handle pulls. If you would like the program to calculate the biggest handle that can be placed on the door or drawer front, you can select the option for the pull type to be Auto Size. In order for the program to calculate the size of the pull automatically, the global called Pull Auto Size Option must be set to None. The global is located in Job Setup Variables > Hardware > Pull Selections & Settings. If you wanted a certain size handle to be placed on the door or drawer front, you can set the global Pull Auto Size Option to a certain size handle. You can also specify if you want to center the handle by turning on the global Pull Auto Size Center Base, Pull Auto Size Center Tall, or Pull Auto Size Upper. Subject to modifications without notice

41 Pulls Pulls > Flush Pulls Flush pulls are controlled by many of the same globals that control the wire pulls. For more information on placement review the section titled Wire Pulls. Flush Pull Machining Every flush pull that is contained within the Frameless library has its own machining operation that will create a route in the door or drawer front to receive for the pull. The routing operation will be different for every shape and size that is contained within the library. Microvellum has all of this information already set up, but if this needs to be changed for any reason, you can find this information in the Material File under the hardware library. If you right click on the pull that you are using and select the Hardware Machine Tokens button, a interface will appear allowing you to modify many of the machining properties. > Dome Pulls Flush pulls are controlled by many of the same globals that control the wire pulls. For more information on placement review the section titled Wire Pulls. > Continuous Pulls Continuous Pulls will run the entire Width or Height of the door that they are applied to. Instead of using an AutoCAD block to represent the picture of the pull, we use a Molding machining token that is applied to a Microvellum part to create the image of the solid. For the most part, the information for the pull is calculated automatically by the software; but within the globals you are given controls that allow you to change the position of the part, the width, and the profile assigned to the piece. Location By default the continuous pulls will always be applied to the side of the door opposite the hinge, but there is a global that will allow you to place the pulls on the top of the door for base cabinets and at the bottom of the door for upper cabinets. These globals are controlled in Job Setup Variables > Hardware > Pull Selections & Settings. The globals are called Pull Horizontal Base and Pull Horizontal Upper. Pull Width The default width that will be applied to the pull is inches, but this can be controlled by changing the global called Pull Continuous Width. It is located in Job Setup Variables > Hardware > Pull Selections & Settings. This will not change the molding profile of the continuous pulls, but will just decrease the size of the doors. For most manufacturers this will be fine; but if you need the profile of the pull to change, read the following section titled Pull Profile. Pull Profile There is only one profile that is currently available for the continuous pull, but this information can be easily changed using AutoCAD commands. The drawing that is applied to the pull is called Continuous Pull.dwg and is located in the Microvellum Data\Graphics\Moldings folder. For experienced AutoCAD users, modifying this file will be easy Subject to modifications without notice. 2009

42 Pulls Pulls > Finger Pulls If you select Finger Pull in the Global Variables, no pull will be applied to the doors and drawer fronts. If it is common for you to use finger pulls, you will most likely need to set your horizontal drawer gap to a much larger distance. > Custom Pulls In the Pull Type Selection globals there are three custom options to choose between called Drawer Custom, Door Base Custom, and Door Upper Custom. By selecting one of these options, you can assign your own custom pull to the Pull Custom Material pointer. If you want to use a custom pull, follow these steps: 1. In the Global Variables assign one of the Pull Type Globals to the custom option. 2. Open up the Hardware Parts and the Hardware Library in the Material File. 3. In the Hardware Parts tab of the material file you will find three pointers called Pull_Door_Base_Custom, Pull_Door_Upper_Custom, and Pull_Drawer_Custom. Any hardware item assigned to these pointers will show up in your manufacturing reports. 4. MACHINING (This step is optional). If you would like to have machining placed on the door for a point to point or CNC machine, you will have to add a machining token to the hardware item by right clicking on the hardware item and selecting. Here you can add new machining operations. TIP If there is a pull in the hardware Library that has similar machining operations, you can copy and paste the hardware item and the machining operations will be copied along with the hardware. Subject to modifications without notice

43 Pulls 5. DRAWING (This step is optional). If you want the hardware item to draw in either 2D or 3D, you need to create 2D or 3D drawings in AutoCAD and place the drawing in the Microvellum Data\Graphics\Hardware folder. The 3D drawing needs to be named the same as the hardware item in the material file with the exception of 3D_ in front of the drawing name. The 2D drawings that will be used can use any name, but you need to assign those drawings in the LookUpTablePullType. The first three rows are the custom pulls that can be assigned. This is the place that you would assign the name of the drawing you would like to show in the 2D views of the product. There are many drawings already created for the pulls generated by Microvellum. If you are adding a pull that is similar, you can copy the name into the Custom Pull Row you are using. > Adding a New Pull Type If you want to add a completely new pull to the Pull Type Global Variables, there is a simple step by step procedure that should be followed. Of course, since Microvellum is such an open ended program the way you add new pulls is only limited by your knowledge of the software. This section should just be used as a guideline. The first modification that needs to be made is the new name needs to be added to the combo box within the globals. This is controlled from a global called List Pull Types Inch or List Pull Types Metric. If you have the Global Pull Metric Names turned on, then you will modify the List Pull Types Metric. If you have it turned off, then you will need to modify the Global List Pull Types Inch. All you need to do is add the name you want to appear separated by a (Pipe Symbol). Pulls Now that the new pull choice shows up in the global variable interface, all we need to do is add the pull information to the LookUpTablePullType. Inside the global variables, open the LookUp Tables and browse to the LookUpTablePullType. Here is a list of all of the available pulls that can be used. This is the only important information that needs to be filled out. 1. You need to put the exact name you added to the global variable list with the word Pull in front of it. If you do not do this, you will need to make modifications to the subassembly file. 2. You need to put in a value for column eight and nine. Column eight will calculate where the pull needs to be placed depending on the length. Column Nine allows you to change the Y Origin of where the pull will be placed. If you are not sure what to put here, just enter a value of The other columns are optional. They allow you to specify a drawing that will show up in different product sections. 3. The last thing that needs to be done is to add a hardware item with the exact name as what was added to the LookUpTablePullType. For more information on adding machining information and drawing information review the previous section titled Custom Pulls Subject to modifications without notice. 2009

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45 Locks Locks > Whats different from the Basic Frameless Library? In the Version 6 Basic Frameless Library, locks»» were available but very limited. With the new library we have a large amount of locks that can be added to the product by simply checking the lock door option. Just like the other hardware information, the different lock types are assigned in the global variables, and the material file holds many other models of locks that can be assigned to a lock material pointer. If fine tuning adjustments need to be made to the machining information for the lock, these are still controlled by the associative hardware machining tokens located in the material file. Along with many new lock types that have been added are different placement options for each product type. Chapter Six - Locks After reading this section you will be able to assign the needed lock type to your products, and assign the needed machining operations,. The following is a list of topics that will be covered in this section.»» Lock Types»» Lock Placement»» Lock Machining»» Custom Locks Subject to modifications without notice. 2009

46 Locks Locks > Lock Types There are four main brands of locks that currently set up in the system: National, Timberline, Olympus, and Hafele. If you are using a brand of lock not listed, there is no need to worry, since other manufacturers use similar machining information. So, setting up a whole new lock is very easy to do. We currently have three different types of locks set up in the system that match the manufacturers machining specifications. We have Cam Locks, Deadbolt Locks, and Double Throw Locks. Switching between these locks is easy to do, and can be controlled right from the global interface. The main lock settings are controlled from Job Setup Variables > Hardware > Lock Selections & Settings. You can specify what lock you want to use for double door, single door, and drawer front products. Each cabinet type can have a different type of lock set as the default. You can also specify if you want all of the doors or drawer fronts to default to be locked. Even if these settings are left unchecked you still have the ability to turn locks on or off within the prompts page of each cabinet. Subject to modifications without notice

47 Locks Locks > Lock Placement Depending on what type of cabinet you are using, the lock can be located several different places on the door. For the most part, all of the controls you will need can be changed right from the Global Variable file. The global variables that control the placement of the locks for each product type are named Lock Drw Stack Location, Lock Base Location, Lock Door Drawer Location, Lock Tall Location, and Lock Upper Location. They are located in Job Setup Variables > Hardware > Lock Selections & Settings. Each product type has different locations. The following information reviews the locations for each product type. Location on Drawer Stack Products These products have three different available options. The lock can be located in the middle of the drawer front, offset to the right of the drawer front, or you can use the Gang Lock option to create a route in the cabinet side to use gang lock hardware and lock all of the drawers. If you are using the option to offset to the right of the drawer front, you can specify a distance by modifying the global Lock Offset Pull Center Drawer Front. Here you can specify a distance from the pull center to place the lock. If you would like to offset the lock to the left, input a negative value. If you need to move the lock farther away from the strike plate, you can adjust the global Lock Throw to Plate Space. It is located in Library Setup Variables > Hardware General Settings > Lock Machining Settings Subject to modifications without notice. 2009

48 Locks Locks Location on Base Products These products have two different options available. The lock can be located below the pull or the door can be locked to the top. If you are placing the lock at the top of the door, the global Lock From Edge will place the lock this distance from the edge of the door. If you are placing the lock below the pull, the lock will always be placed a certain distance away from the bottom of the pull being used. The global variable that controls this distance is called Lock Offset Door Pull. If you need to move the lock farther away from the strike plate, you can adjust the global Lock Throw to Plate Space. It is located in Library Setup Variables > Hardware General Settings > Lock Machining Settings. By default the left door on double door products will be locked. If you want to lock the right door, uncheck the global variable Lock Left Door. Location on Door Drawer Products These products have two different options available. The lock can be located in the middle of the drawer front or offset to the right of the drawer front. If you are using the option to offset to the right of the drawer front, you can specify a distance by modifying the global Lock Offset Pull Center Drawer Front. Here you can specify a distance from the pull center to place the lock. If you would like to offset the lock to the left, input a negative value. If you need to move the lock farther away from the strike plate, you can adjust the global Lock Throw to Plate Space. It is located in Library Setup Variables > Hardware General Settings > Lock Machining Settings. Subject to modifications without notice

49 Locks Locks Location on Tall Products These products have two different options available. The lock can be located above or below the pull. The lock will always be placed a certain distance away from the top or the bottom of the pull. If you need to move the lock farther away from the strike plate, you can adjust the global Lock Throw to Plate Space. It is located in Library Setup Variables > Hardware General Settings > Lock Machining Settings. The global variable that controls this distance is called Lock Offset Door Pull. By default the left door on double door products will be locked. If you want to lock the right door, uncheck the global variable Lock Left Door. Location on Upper Location These products have two different options available. The lock can be located above the pull or the door can be locked to the bottom. If you are placing the lock at the bottom of the door, the global Lock From Edge will place the lock this distance from the edge of the door. If you are placing the lock above the pull, the lock will always be placed a certain distance away from the top of the pull being used. The global variable that controls this distance is called Lock Offset Door Pull. If you need to move the lock farther away from the strike plate, you can adjust the global Lock Throw to Plate Space. It is located in Library Setup Variables > Hardware General Settings > Lock Machining Settings. By default the left door on double door products will be locked. If you want to lock the right door, uncheck the global variable Lock Left Door Upper Subject to modifications without notice. 2009

50 Locks Locks > Lock Machining Every lock that is located in the hardware inventory has information that controls what type of machining is required for that specific type of lock. Since there are so many other makes and models available, it is important to know how to modify some of the machining parameters the lock requires. Here are step by step instructions on how to access that data. 1. Open the Material File. 2. Go to the Hardware Library Tab. Here will be a list of all of the available hardware that is used by the system. 3. Find the lock that you are using. The information will be sorted in alphabetical order and all of the locks will begin with the word Lock. If you are unsure about exactly what lock you are using, you can process a cabinet to look at the hardware takeoff report. This will show the name of the hardware item you are using. 4. Right click on the hardware item and select the Hardware Machine Tokens option. 5. The Machining Tokens interface will open. Here is a list of drilling or routing operations that will be used for the lock. Any tokens that say Unknown Machining Token are simply machining information that is not turned on. Subject to modifications without notice

51 Locks 6. Open the drilling or routing operations. Locks 7. Here you can make modifications to the machining instructions. Once you get to this information, any of the parameters can be changed. For example, if you want to change the diameter of the hole, all you need to do is change the value of the diameter parameter. There are some parameters that control the placement of the machining information. Unless you are familiar with how these parameters function, you should not modify the X, Y, and Z parameters. For more information on hardware machining tokens review the Microvellum Version 67 User Manual. > Custom Locks If you are using a type of lock that is not already setup in the library, you have the ability to use the custom locks. There are a number of ways to set up custom locks in the data and the way you decide to add new locks is only limited by your knowledge of using the Microvellum software. The following is a step-by-step procedure that should be followed when using the custom lock option. 1. Set the global Lock Door Double, Lock Door Single, or Lock Drawer Fronts to the Lock Door/Drawer Custom option. 2. Open the material file and create the new lock you would like to use in the hardware inventory. It is recommended that you copy and paste a similar lock. All of the machining information will be copied as well Subject to modifications without notice. 2009

52 Locks 3. Once the lock has been added, apply the new lock to the Lock_Door_Custom or Lock_Drawer_Custom Hardware pointer. Locks 4. Open the LookUpTableLockTypes in the Global Variables. Here is a list of all of the locks that are avaible in the library. Add a new row in this list and fill in the columns with all of the necessary information. If you are unsure about what information to put into these columns just copy a row from a similar lock. It is important to put the exact name of the lock you added to the hardware inventory in the first column of this LookUp Table. Subject to modifications without notice

53 Drawer Systems and Slides Drawers > What s different from the Basic Frameless Library? The Drawer Systems have been completely re-»» done within the Advanced Frameless library making it much easier to configure your products. Not only have many new Drawer Slides and Drawer Systems been added to the data, but new construction and machining formats have been added to the wood box system. Some manufactures have even provided us with AutoCAD blocks of their drawer systems and slides allowing us to visually show what slide you are using in a 3D environment. Chapter Six - Drawer Systems and Slides This chapter will guide you through the settings that are used to control all of the information for the Drawer Systems and Slides. There was a huge amount of data created for the drawer slides in the Advanced Frameless Library. Making the necessary changes to get the drawer information to come out the way you want is easier than it has ever been before. After reading through this chapter you will be able to use any of the available drawer systems, set the necessary drawer box gaps, and assign the needed machining information for wood drawers and slides. The following is a list of what will be described in this chapter.»» Wood Drawers»» Drawer Systems Subject to modifications without notice. 2009

54 Drawer Systems and Slides Drawers > Wood Drawers The wood drawers have many settings that control machining, placement of the drawer on the drawer front, and the length of the drawers that will be used. The majority of the settings that will be discussed are located in Job Setup Variables > Drawer Systems & Slides > Drawer Systems > Wood Drawers and Library Setup Variables > Drawer Box Variables. The program will default to use wood drawers, but if you would like to know what globals control these settings, review the section titled Drawer Systems. The path in the Job Setup Variables allows you to change variables for what type of slides will be applied to the box along with other miscellaneous options. The path in the Library Setup Variables allows you to change variables for different machining types, and drawer sizes. Drawer Box Height The drawer box height will automatically be calculated by the system; but if you would like to change the size of the drawer, you can modify this in the prompts page of the product. Once you draw a product with drawers, you will have a Drawer Box Options Tab in the prompts. If you select this tab, you will notice the prompts that control the height of the box are grayed out. By selecting the Edit Drw Box Sizes Checkbox, you will enable the text boxes that allow you to specify different drawer box sizes. To save time you should allow Microvellum to figure out the sizes of the drawer boxes for you, and only modify the size if you need to make some adjustments. By default Microvellum will always put the largest avaible box in the opening provided. To change the size of the opening you must increase or decrease the size of the drawer front by using the drawer front calculator. To access the drawer front calculator, use the menu pull down at the top of the prompts or right click on the prompts page; select the Calculators Menu, then select Drawer Front Calculator. Subject to modifications without notice

55 Drawer Systems and Slides Drawers There are two ways to calculate what size drawer box will be assigned to each opening. You can use full height drawer boxes or standard rip heights. Full height drawer boxes allow you to specify a dimension from the top of the opening to the top of the drawer box. This will sometimes give you odd sized drawer boxes, but many users cutting their drawer parts on a nested base CNC machine prefer this option. To use Full Height Drawer Boxes turn on the global variable called Wood Box Full Height. It is located in the Library Setup Variables > Drawer Box Variables > Drawer Rip Heights. If you are using standard rip heights make sure you fill in a value for all ten boxes. If you do not use 10 heights, start with the smallest size you use then enter as many as you need. Do not set any to zero, and set the last unused setting to the largest height. The second option allows you to specify ten different heights of drawer boxes. The program will then select the largest box that will fit in the opening. This option works well for manufacturers that only have a few sizes of drawer boxes that they manufacture. To turn on standard rip height boxes, turn off the global variable Wood Box Full Height. It is in this same location that you can specify the ten different sized boxes that you will be using. Use the figure below as a visual aid to determine which globals are used to modify information for the drawer box height Subject to modifications without notice. 2009

56 Drawer Systems and Slides Drawer Box Depth The drawer box depth will be determined by the inside depth of the product and the slides you have selected for the drawers. To find out how to change which slides you will be using, read the section titled Drawer Slides. Drawers By default, Microvellum will make the calculation to put the largest drawer in the product. If you would like to change what sized drawer is placed in the product, you have two options. You can open up the prompts page of the product, go to the Drawer Box Options Tab, and select the Edit Drw Box Sizes Checkbox. This will provide you with text boxes that will allow you to modify the depth of the drawer. The second option is to modify the drawer slide LookUp Table that you are using. To modify the LookUp Table, find the drawer slide that you are using (Review the Section Titled Drawer Slides). Once you know which drawer slides you are using, find the table that corresponds with the slides. They should be named almost the same thing. Once you open the table, the first column is a list of all of the drawer sizes that will be used. If you want to change the size of drawer boxes, simply change the numbers in the first column. If you are changing more than one row, make sure that the sizes are in order from smallest to largest. If you are using Imperial Units (inches), you will find that the formula bar contains a value of =ROUND((300/25.4),2). You do not need to keep this formula in this cell, it just allows the user to put in the size in millimeters. If you would like to input your new values in millimeters, just change the number before the /25.4). The ROUND function is there to eliminate large numbers. In these statements the value will be rounded two decimal places. Subject to modifications without notice

57 Drawer Systems and Slides Drawers To adjust the minimum gap between the drawer box back and the cabinet back, adjust the global named Drawer Box Rear Gap. It is located in Job Setup Variables > Drawer Systems & Slides > Drawer Systems > Wood Drawers > Wood Drawer Settings. You can use this global to adjust space for electrical or plumbing if necessary. If you would like to set the largest drawer depth that will be used no matter what the cabinet depth is, you can modify the globals called Max Drawer Depth and Max Drawer Depth File. They are located in the Library Setup Variables > Drawer Box Variables > General Drawer Box Settings. By setting this global to a value of 0, the full range of drawer box depths will be used. Setting the global to any value greater than 0 will make that value the maximum drawer depth Subject to modifications without notice. 2009

58 Drawer Systems and Slides Drawers Drawer Machining There are several ways to machine the parts for your drawer box. The global used to switch between the different wood box types is located in Job Setup Variables > Drawer Systems & Slides > Drawer Systems > Wood Drawers > Wood Drawer Settings. The global is called Wood Box Type and is controlled by a combo box. There are seven different options that can be selected. They are No Machining, Doweled, Dado, Stop Dado, TenonCAM Dado, Dovetail, and Miterfold. No Machining If you select the no machining option, additional machining will not be created for the drawer parts. This option works well if you are just looking for a cut list for the drawer parts. Doweled If you select the Doweled option, you will receive machining information for face and edge drilling. To control the placement of the dowels you must modify some of the globals in Library Setup Variables > Machining for Drawer Boxes > Drawer Box Dowel Settings. Here you choose between two different dowel patterns. You can either set the holes to be a fixed pattern or you can have the holes automatically spaced a certain distance apart. If you would like to use the fixed pattern, turn on the global called Drw Box Dowel Patten Fixed. It is located in Library Setup Variables > Machining for Drawer Boxes > Drawer Box Dowel Settings. Once this global is checked you can set your dowel locations in Library Setup Variables > Machining for Drawer Boxes > Drawer Fixed Dowel Locations. There are eight available dowel locations that can be modified. If you would like to have the program space the dowels automatically, uncheck the global called Drw Box Dowel Pattern Fixed. If you would like to change the distance the dowels are spaced apart, you will need to modify some of the global variables located in the Library Setup Variables > Drawer Box Variables > Machining for Drawer Boxes > Drawer Box Dowel Settings. The two globals that control the distance between holes are named Drw Box Dowel Offset Small and Drw Box Dowel Offset Large. The reason there are two global variables that control this is because you may want a different spacing depending if the drawer box height is shallow or deep you may want a different spacing. So if the drawer box height is smaller than the global named Drw Box Dowel Offset Height (which defaults to six inches), the dowels will be spaced the Drw Box Dowel Offset Small. If the drawer box is larger than the Drw Box Dowel Offset Height, the dowels will be spaced the Drw Box Dowel Offset Large. There are a few other settings that should be reviewed in the Library Setup Variables > Drawer Box Variables > Machining for Drawer Boxes > Drawer Box Dowel Settings. Subject to modifications without notice

59 Drawer Systems and Slides Drawers Dado If you select the Dado Option, your sub front and back will be dadoed into your drawer sides. By default lock dados will be created. If you do not want lock dados, set the global named Drawer Tongue Width to a value of 0. The global is located in the Library Setup Variables > Drawer Box Variables > Machining for Drawer Boxes > Drawer Dado Variables. There are many other settings that should be reviewed in this category including dados depths, gaps, and an option that allows you to dado your drawer box offline. If you turn on this option, no machining information will be created for the dados, but your parts will be cut the correct size for dado construction. Stop Dado If you select the Stop Dado Option, your sub front will be dadoed into your drawer sides. There are a few options that control the settings for the stop dados in the global variables. They are located in Library Setup Variables > Drawer Box Variables > Machining for Drawer Boxes > Drawer Dado Variables. TenonCAM Dado TenonCam is a manufacturing system consisting of patent pending router bits and software used to form mortise and tenon joints, In-the-Nest, on a flat table CNC Router. This process is used to produce completely milled cabinet, drawer, and toe board parts without secondary operations or supporting machinery. If you are going to be using the TenonCAM construction, you must purchase the necessary modules and tools to do so. If you have purchased the TenonCAM feature, then you should have received a document explaining how to enable and setup TenonCAM construction. Dovetail Dovetail construction is a series of pins cut to extend from the end of one board that interlock with a series of tails cut into the end of another board. The pins and tails have a trapezoidal shape. Once glued a wooden dovetail joint requires no mechanical fasteners. If you are going to be using the dovetail construction, you must purchase the necessary modules and tools to do so. If you have purchased the dovetail feature, then you should have received a document explaining how to enable and setup dovetail construction. Miterfold If you select the Miterfold option, one part will be created for the sides, sub front, and back. If you have a miterfold bit, this can be used on a Point-to-Point or CNC to quickly cut sides, sub fronts, and backs for the drawers. If you would like to cut the drawers by hand, the information of what size to cut the pieces of the drawer will be populated in the part comments of the Miterfold drawer Subject to modifications without notice. 2009

60 Drawer Systems and Slides Drawers Drawer Slides You have the ability to change which drawer slides are applied to Standard Drawers, Pencil Drawers, and File Drawer Slides. To change the drawers slides that you are using for standard drawers, modify the global named Select Drw Slide Standard. It is located in Job Setup Variables > Drawer System & Slides > Drawer Systems > Wood Drawers > Standard Drawer Slides. If you need to change the drawer slide that is applied to the drawer at a local level, you can make this change in the prompts. If you click on the Modify Drw Boxes Tab, you will find a prompt for each drawer that says Drawer Box Type. It will be assigned a value of default. If you need to change the slide, set one of the Drawer Box Types to Wood Box. Once this is done, a new prompt named Drawer Slide will appear allowing you to modify which slide you are using. There are about 30 slides to choose from in this global including a custom slide that allows you to use any type of slide that is not already added to the data. The following is a list of all the available drawer slides with the LookUp Table they look to for machining information. Accuride LookUpTableDrwSlideAccuride2037 For light duty kitchen, desk, or box drawers where premium movement is required in 3/4 extension. Accuride LookUpTableDrwSlideAccuride2132 Use in small, shallow drawers such as pencil or kitchen utensil drawers or small store fixtures. Accuride LookUpTableDrwSlideAccuride2632 Suitable for commercial or residential use - from store fixtures to lab furniture to kitchens. Subject to modifications without notice

61 Drawer Systems and Slides Drawers Accuride LookUpTableDrwSlideAccuride3732 Ideal for kitchen and bathroom, or institutional box drawers. Accuride LookUpTableDrwSlideAccuride3832 This workhorse product is suitable for drawers in a host of residential or commercial applications. Accuride LookUpTableDrwSlideAccuride3834 Ideal for commercial or residential applications where full access to the rear of the drawer is desired. Accuride LookUpTableDrwSlideAccuride4034 Deep storage drawers for store fixtures and displays, or dishware or pan drawers in kitchens. Accuride LookUpTableDrwSlideAccuride4034 Commercial or residential lateral files or deep drawers Accuride LookUpTableDrwSlideAccuride7432 A top quality choice for file, desk, and storage drawers. Accuride LookUpTableDrwSlideAccuride7434 A top quality choice for file, desk, and storage drawers Subject to modifications without notice. 2009

62 Drawer Systems and Slides Drawers Blum Tandem Undermount - LookUpTableDrwSlideBlumTandem This lookup Table has formulas in the first column that will change the length of the drawers that can be used. By default the largest drawer the tandem undermount slides allow for are 533mm inches deep, but by turning on the Use Tandem Heavy Duty global it will allow you to use a drawer slide up to 762mm deep. There are a few other globals that can be modified to allow for other options specifically for the Blum Tandem Undermount slides. They are located in the Job Setup Variables > Drawer Systems & Slides > Undermount Slides > Blum Tandem Undermount. Blum Solo - LookUpTableDrwSlideBlum230 and LookUpTableDrwSlideBlum430 If you are using the blum slide it will use the 230M model by default, but if your drawer is longer than 675mm it will use the 230E model, and if you turn on full extension slides it will use 430E slides. Grass - LookUpTableDrwSlideGrass By default the 3215 series will be used, but by manipulating the material file you can create and assign any model type. Grass Elite Undermount - LookUpTableDrwSlideGrassElite The model number that is used for this system is There are additional options that are available in the Job Setup Variables > Drawer Systems & Slides > Undermount Slides > Grass Elite Undermount. Hafele Single Extension - LookUpTableDrwSlideHafeleSingle The Hafele Single Extension and the Hafele Full Extension are the only options that do not allow you to set the full or single extension at the product level. Hafele Full Extension - LookUpTableDrwSlideHafeleFullExt The Hafele Single Extension and the Hafele Full Extension are the only options that do not allow you to set the full or single extension at the product level. Subject to modifications without notice

63 Drawer Systems and Slides Drawers Hettich LookUpTableDrwSlideHettich302 The Hettich 302 is a roller runner slide the model number is FR 302. Hettich LookUpTableDrwSlideHettich402 The Hettich 402 is a roller runner slide the model number is FR 402. Hettich LookUpTableDrwSlideHettich555 The Hettich 555 is an over extension ball bearing slide the model number is KA 555. Hettich LookUpTableDrwSlideHettich3432 The Hettich 3432 is 3/4 extension ball bearing slide the model number is KA Hettich LookUpTableDrwSlideHettich4620 The Hettich 4620 is an over extension ball bearing slide the model number is KA Hettich LookUpTableDrwSlideHettich4932 The Hettich 4932 is an over extension ball bearing slide the model number is KA Hettich LookUpTableDrwSlideHettich5632 The Hafele Single Extension and the Hafele Full Extension are the only options that do not allow you to set the full or single extension at the product level Subject to modifications without notice. 2009

64 Drawer Systems and Slides Drawers Hettich LookUpTableDrwSlideHettich6142 The Hettich 6142 is an over extension roller runner slide the model number is FR Hettich Quadro Undermount Series 1040 will be used if you select these slides. Other options are available for these slides in Job Setup Variables > Drawer Systems & Slides > Undermount Slides > Hettich Quadro Undermount. KV Light Duty - LookUpTableDrwSlideKVLD If you select the Knape & Vogt. Light Duty Slides the 4100 series will be used. This technically is a medium duty slide, but by changing the hardware item you have assigned to the Drw_Slide_KV_Light_Duty hardware pointer you can use any model needed. KV Heavy Duty - LookUpTableDrwSlideKVHD Heavy Duty Slides the 8800 Heavy-Duty Full-Extension series will be used, but you would like to use a different model you can create a new hardware inventory item and assign it to the Drw_Slide_KV_Heavy_Duty pointer. It is a good idea to make one for every size. Custom Light Duty - LookUpTableDrwSlide_CustomLD If you want to be able to use a completely custom drawer slide it is recommended that you use this option. Review the section Titled Custom Slides. Custom Heavy Duty - LookUpTableDrwSlide_CustomHD If you want to be able to use a completely custom drawer slide it is recommended that you use this option. Review the section Titled Custom Slides. Subject to modifications without notice

65 Drawer Systems and Slides Drawer Slide Machining If you are using one of the exact models that we have setup in the system, then modifying the machining information for the drawer slides will not be necessary because we have set up the machining information exactly as the manufacturers have specified. In those rare cases where the specifications for the hardware have been changed, you will need to understand how to change the locations of the holes on the side of the cabinet. Drawers In almost every case, you will need to make the modifications to the correct LookUp Table to accurately change the locations of the holes. If you are unsure about what LookUp Table to modify find the slide that you have selected in the section titled Drawer Slides and then find the LookUp Table that is associated to that slide. Once you open up the LookUp Table, you find a list of drawer box depths in the first column. This is how we find what pattern to use for the drawer slide holes. All you need to do is modify the locations of the holes. Look at the figure below. You will find the LookUpTableDrwSlideAccuride2037, and a drawer box that is inches deep. Since the drawer box is Inches deep, it will look to the 6th row to find what hole locations to use. These values are from the front of the drawer box not the front of the cabinet. By modifying any of the values in that row, you will change the pattern that is drilled for the slide holes. If you are using Imperial Units (inches), you will find that the formula bar contains a value of =ROUND((300/25.4),2). For more information on this function reveiw the section titled Drawer Box Depth. These LookUp Tables only hold the information on where to place the holes along the x axis. If you would like to change the location of where the holes are placed in the Z axis, you will need to go to the LookUpTableSystem- DrawerSlide. Here you will find a list of all of the drawer slides that can be accessed by the system. Find the Slide that you are using, and go to the fourth column over. It is named 4_Slide Height From Drw Bottom. Here you can change the current value of the Slide height from the bottom of the drawer. A larger number will move the holes up in the cabinet, and a smaller number will move the holes down in the cabinet Subject to modifications without notice. 2009

66 Drawer Systems and Slides Custom Drawer Slides If you are using a slide that is not already setup in the system, you can easily assign the custom slides to your product. To use the custom slides follow the steps below. Drawers 1. Assign the global Select Drw Slide Standard, Select Drw Slide Pencil, or Select Drw Slide File to the Custom Light Duty or Custom Heavy Duty Option. These globals are located in the Job Setup Variables > Drawer Systems & Slides > Drawer Systems > Wood Drawers > Pencil Drawer Slides, Standard Drawer Slides, and File Drawer Slides. 2. Once you have the global set, open the LookUpTableDrwSlide_CustomHD or LookUpTableDrwSlide_ CustomLD. The HD is for the Heavy Duty Option and the LD is for the Light Duty Option. Here you can make the needed modifications to the drawer box size and the slide machining locations that will be used. For more information on how to do this, read the previous section titled Drawer Slide Machining. 3. (Optional) This step is optional, but if you would like the correct hardware to be called out in the hardware takeoff reports, you must add the slide in your hardware inventory. Open up the material file in the hardware inventory, right click, and add the slide. Once the slide is added to the list, add the hardware item to the hardware pointer named Drw_Slide_Custom_Heavy_Duty or Drw_Slide_Custom_Light_Duty. It would be a good idea to add all of the different size slides, but it is not necessary. Subject to modifications without notice

67 Drawer Systems and Slides Drawers > Drawer Systems There are several drawer systems that can be used by the system that have the manufacturing data already built into the Library. You can switch between the systems two different ways. The first and recommended way is to modify the global variables. By opening the Job Setup Variables > Drawer Systems & Slides > Standard Drawers (Radio Buttons) you are given access to a list of all of the available Drawer Systems. Keep in mind there is a separate category that allows you to set the defaults of pencil drawers and File Drawers. Even though the globals are displayed as check boxes only one system can be checked at a time with the exception of the Full Extension Standard global variable. This is used to always turn Full Extension Drawer Systems on or off. The second way to switch between drawer systems is at the product level. Once the prompts of a cabinet have been opened, you will find a prompt named Drawer Box Type. It will be located in the Modify Drw Boxes Tab. It will always be set to a value of Default which will look to the globals to determine what drawer system to use. By setting this prompt to the value of Drawer System, you will be given another prompt to set what Drawer System you would like to use. After you have determined what drawer system you would like to use, you will find many other options for each drawer system in Job Setup Variables > Drawer Systems & Slides > Drawer System. If you have questions on a particular drawer system, please post them in the library discussion forums at Subject to modifications without notice. 2009

68 Drawer Systems and Slides Blum METABOX Virtually unlimited storage solutions are possible with the range of heights, lengths, and optional accessories in the METABOX program. Within this comprehensive system, everything stored is easy to access and even small or bulky items are handled with ease. METABOX s design complements the style of frameless cabinetry that has gained popularity because of its effective use of cabinetry interior room. Drawers Since it is fully compatible with the 32mm cabinet construction system, the ME- TABOX program makes installation quick and precise. There are currently four available heights that are available from the Blum METABOX system. They are: By default Microvellum will always try to use the largest size avaible that will fit into the opening for the drawer. In some cases you may not want to use all of the sizes that Blum has available. If there are some sizes that you do not purchase from Blum, you can turn these sizes off in the global variables. There are four globals named Use Metabox Size H, Use Metabox Size K, Use Metabox Size M, and Use Metabox Size N. By turning off one of these global variables, you will disable that size from being used by the system. By default size H will be used when you choose File Drawer, but this can be changed by modifying the Metabox File Slides global. There are four different configurations of the hanging rail accessories that can be used. They are: Letter Standard, Legal Standard, Letter Lateral, and Legal Lateral. You can set one of these as the default by modifying the global named Metabox File Type. There are many other miscellaneous options that can be set up in Job Setup Variables > Drawer Systems & Slides > Drawer Systems > Blum Metabox Options. Other Drawer Systems The other drawer systems are very similar to the Blum METABOX that was described previously. They each have their own category that can be accessed in the global variables that control many options from what size drawer system should be used to what machining operations should be included. Unless the manufacturer has changed the specifications of the drawer system no changes should have to be made to the lookup tables that control the machining operations of each system. With the open ended capabilities that Microvellum software provides it allows you to make any changes to how the drawer systems are set up. If you need to modify any information about the drawer systems, you will find three LookUp Tables for each drawer system. They are named LookUpTable<System>Height, LookUpTable<System>Holes, and Subject to modifications without notice

69 Drawer Systems and Slides Drawers LookUpTable<System>Length. The Height LookUp Table holds information on what height drawer systems are available. Microvellum will always try to use the largest system available. The Holes LookUp Table holds information about the needed machining operations for the drawer system. You will find the dimension the slide holes are placed from the bottom, as well as any other miscellaneous machining operations that are required for fixing brackets and other hardware items. The Length LookUp Table holds information about what length drawer systems are available, as well as what pattern will be used for each size drawer slide. Here you can change the location of each hole that is drilled for the drawer slides Subject to modifications without notice. 2009

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71 Appendix Appendix Appendix In this section you will find very helpful information that didn t fit anywhere else in the guide, but should definitely be reviewed. There is a frequently asked questions section that should be reviewed if you have any questions. Some of your questions have most likely been asked and answered before. The following is a list of what will be described in this chapter:»» Frequently Asked Questions»» What files make up the Library?»» Saving files back to the template»» Product Code Subject to modifications without notice. 2009

72 Appendix Appendix > Frequently Asked Questions Q: I have been working with an older version of the frameless library, and have made extensive changes to my products. I would like to use the new version, but I don t want to reconfigure my global variables and material files. Can I just copy my library files into the new library? A: No, and there is a good reason why this is not possible. A common misconception is that the library is just a bunch of.cut files when in reality a library is a group of files that communicate with each other in order for the library to function properly. So, if you were to copy your products into the library, there will possibly be missing global variables or material pointers; and when you try to draw the product it will likely result in errors or unexpected results. We feel that with this guide setting up the library will be a much quicker process, and you may be surprised on how many options are available. Things that you have added to your old library may already be setup in this library. Q: If I install this library will it overwrite my existing library? A: No. When a library is installed it will ask you to create a unique name for the library. This will create a new INI file that will be placed in your Microvellum root folder. Once the program is open you have the ability to change what library you are working with. This option is available from the MVToolbox_V6.7 pull down menu Tools > Change Configuration. Q: I just configured my globals and materials to how I want them, but when I start a new job they go back to the defaults. How do I save my settings? A: You have to save all of the files back to the template folder. For more information on how to do this read the section titled saving files back to the template. Q: I just created a custom product for a project I was working on. Can I save this product to my library so I can use it later? A: Yes. There are a few ways to do this, and depending on what interface you are working in the process may be different. If you are working in the parts list, right click anywhere in the spreadsheet and select Save Cut List As this will open a new window where you can name the new product and save it into a category in your library. If you are working in the drawing, you can select the MVToolbox_V6.7 Pull Down menu > Products > Save Product As. The command line will prompt you to select the product you would like to save. After selecting the product, a window will appear allowing you to name and select a category to save the product under. Q: I have a job that has multiple laminate colors. How do I separate what colors are applied to each cabinet? A: This is one of the many reasons why we have specification groups. All you need to do is create multiple specification groups with different laminate colors. For more information on how to use specification groups read the chapter on Speciation Groups in the Version 67 User Manual. Subject to modifications without notice

73 Appendix Appendix Q: I just created a new Associative Hardware Item, but I can t get it to show up in my product. What am I doing wrong? A: If this is the first time you are adding a new associative hardware item, read the Understanding Associative Hardware in the Modifying Products Chapter in the Version 67 User Manual. If you have read that information and are almost certain you have done everything correctly, run through this check list to ensure that all of the data is correct.»» Make sure the drawing of the hardware item is located in the correct Microvellum Data/Graphics/Hardware Folder. To check the exact path, go to the folder locations tab in the Microvellum options page.»» Make sure the name of the dwg file is named exactly the same as the hardware item in the material file, with the exception of 3D_ in front of the drawing name.»» Make sure that the 3D block of the hardware is located near or at the 0,0,0 origin point in the drawing. If you are certain all of this is correct, then there is probably a problem with the location of the hardware in the product. It is important to know that the origin of the hardware must be penetrating a panel in the product. If you are certain it is, run through this check list.»» Make sure there are no values in the X,Y, and Z Rotation for the hardware. These cells must be blank, no number or spaces.»» Make sure that you have a value for the associative rotation value, even if the value is 0. If you have checked and double checked all of the items above, it is possible that you are using a corrupt drawing for the hardware item. To troubleshoot this try to create an associative hardware item with one of the default Microvellum hardware drawings. If this works, just copy your hardware into the working drawing Subject to modifications without notice. 2009

74 Appendix Appendix > What Files Make up the Library? This is a very important section that should be read by any user that plans on making any changes to the library. It is a common misconception that the only information that makes up a library is the Library folder that contains all of the Product information or CUT files. In reality the library is a group of files that communicate with each other to determine what will be displayed in the drawing, and in all of the manufacturing information that Microvellum creates. That s why it is not possible to use other global variables, material, or products from other existing libraries without careful library editing. If you were to look at the files in Windows Explorer, they would be arranged something like this. All of these folders contain information needed for the library to function properly. If one of these folders was missing it could cause the entire library to function improperly. It is important that you have read and right privileges to where ever this data is stored. The following is a list of all of the data that is stored within each of these folders and its importance to the system. Drawing Templates This folder contains the default drawing that will be loaded when you create a new job or phase. The title block, layers, line types, and text styles are contained in the drawing. The only files that are contained in here are DWT files. It is important not to get this folder mixed up with the Job Template. Jobs Every time you create a new job or open an existing job this is the location where the jobs are stored. Every job created by the program will appear as a new folder within Windows Explorer. Jobs can be stored anywhere your computer has read and right privileges to. It is very common for users to set this path to a server, a flash drive, or any other type of external hard drive. This makes it easy for companies with multiple users to share Jobs and Library Data. If you would like to store your jobs at a different path rather than the defaults, this will need to be changed within the Microvellum Options page. If you would like further information on setting up libraries on a server please refer to the Microvellum 67 User Manual. Library All of the folders that are listed here will appear in the Draw Products Panel on the Microvellum Toolbox and the Overdrive Pro interface. These folders contain all of the products that are available within the library along with several text files that should never be modified by the user. If you are making modifications to the library, and are adding new product types to the library, you have the ability to rename or add any new folders to this list. Any modifications will be shown within the programs interface. Library Designer Library Designer is a very helpful tool used to help make entire library modifications quickly. This is a tool that should be used by advanced Microvellum users. If you would like more information on how to use library designer, view the chapter titled Library Designer in the Microvellum Version 67 User Manual. Subject to modifications without notice

75 Appendix Appendix Microvellum Data The Microvellum data folder has a huge amount of miscellaneous data that is used by the library. Most of these folders were created for future development with other Microvellum Products, so a majority of this information can be disregarded. Currently there are three folders that this library utilizes. The Factory Database folder has a number of files that store data for nesting and saw optimization. These databases should not be modified by the user. The Graphics folder contains most of the graphics that show in the Microvellum interfaces. For example, all of the pictures that appear in the globals and prompts are stored here; as well as the AutoCAD blocks that display pictures of the hardware in 2D and 3D. The last folder is the Templates folder. This folder stores all of the default manufacturing reports that Microvellum uses. Room Components The room components should only apply to users who are creating 3D presentation drawings. Within the Room Components folder will be all of the 3D blocks that can be placed in the drawing such as appliances and other 3D room components. Subassemblies Subassemblies are a very important part of the data, and are used in almost every product. The simplest way to describe a subassembly is a product that is inserted into another product. Within this documentation there will be more information about subassemblies, but for now the only information that should be absorbed is this is the location where all of the subassemblies are located. Subassembly Library Designer This folder was created for future development. None of the current libraries created by Microvellum are using this feature, so this folder can be disregarded. Template The Job Template folder is one of the most important folders, alongside the library folder, that is used by the system. The Job Template folder contains all of the default global, material, and crystal report files that are copied into each new job created in Microvellum. If you have made changes to your global and material files within a job and would like those to be the default settings used in all new jobs, you will need to save all of the modified files to this location. Toolfiles The toolfiles folder holds the toolfile information that creates the g-code that will be sent to any machining centers. It is not required to have a custom toolfile built, but if you are not going to be creating g-code you must still use the sample toolfile provided in this folder. Userfiles The userfiles folder is one of least important folders that is contained within the library. The only really important file located within the Userfiles folder is the Core C functions.lsp command. This file is loaded into every drawing and contains many of the hotkey commands that we define. The only other files that are of any importance are many of the drawing blocks that can be accessed from the commonly used AutoCAD commands. For the most part, there should be no need for the user to make any modifications to this folder. > Saving Files Back to the Template Every time you start a new job the default material files and global settings will be added into the job. It would be very time consuming to set all of these settings every time you start a new job. To eliminate the process of configuring these file for every new job, it is a good idea to save the nessasary files into the template folder. The files that need to be saved are all of the CTPX, EDGX, HWRX, GVFX, and the DSVX files. Depending on the changes that you have made to the specification groups, you may have multiples of these files. These files hold all of the information for what has been changed in the Globals, Materials, and Door Styles. The last file that needs to be saved is the MicrovellumProject.mdb. To copy them from the job folder to the template folder, just use normal copy and paste commands that Windows Explorer provides Subject to modifications without notice. 2009

76 Appendix Appendix > Product Code A Product Code is a string of four characters separated by commas that can be used to determine what type of cabinet is being used. The Product Code is located in the prompts page of the cabinet, and can be used to create unique formulas within the product to easily find the Library Type, Library Sub Type, Category, and Sub Category. The four custom functions that were created to check a specific part of the product code are listed in the diagram below. Subject to modifications without notice

77 Appendix Appendix > User Defined Door Styles There are almost unlimited ways to utilize the User Defined Door Library that is available in the Advanced Frameless Library. Most of the information that needs to be modified is located in the DSVX file. Before you start using the user defined door library you should read through this section to understand how the library developers intended this feature to work. As you read through this section, it is important to understand that the Cal Door library is considered to be dynamic in the sense that each door can morph on the fly to be considerably changed at any point (i.e. lite qty, mid rail add, profile changes, stile/rail width). The User Defined type of doors are a static type of door in that however you set up the particular door in the main LookUpTable, that s what it is. After following the steps below, this might make more sense. 1. In the Door Style Wizard (accessible from the Globals) find the variable User Defined Door Library Name. The default value is User Defined but you have the option of changing this to your company name. 2. Change your Door Library Base/Tall/Upper to your custom named one Subject to modifications without notice. 2009

78 Appendix Appendix 3. Open up the LookUp Table interface. 4. Find the LookUpTableUserInput. 5. The first column is your list of door names. There are five sample doors already there. The table has already been defined with some extra rows for a person to get started with adding to it. Just simply enter some names in the first column to add some new doors. Subject to modifications without notice

79 Appendix Appendix 6. This step takes the longest to complete, because for each new door, you will need to fill in information for each column. If you are an advanced user you will find that filling in this information is much quicker when you are in the spreadsheet (Workbook Designer). 7. See your new doors available at the product level here Subject to modifications without notice. 2009