Mozaik Version 14.1

Version 14.1 is a major update introducing a streamlined installation utility, enhanced drawing capabilities with continuous dimensions, and significant improvements to the Optimizer. This release also brings new visualization tools for manufacturing operations in 2D/3D views and expanded custom reporting options. 

Review the full release notes below and access the download link to upgrade your software. 

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This article covers:

• Video overview
• What's new in Version 14.1
• Training videos
• Update to the latest version
• Release notes (patches)
• Previous versions

Video overview

Watch the full feature walkthrough to see the new capabilities in action.

What's new in Version 14.1

Review the changes included in this version below.

New Install Utility

• A new install and update utility is now used to install or update Mozaik and add-ons.
• Note: This installer requires a network connection.

Drawing & Dimensions

• New Print Part Drawings feature to print dimensioned drawings of each part and part operation to aid with manual processing.
• Mozaik Manufacturing customers can now view part operations in the 2D and 3D viewer.
• Added continuous dimension tool.
• Part Drawing w/ Banding label drawings should now respect part rotation.
• Face schematics will now show part length/width and face size dimensions according to proper part size if available.
• Added new Face Frame Dimensions layer to face drawings in Multiprint, as well as the elevation view, to show both length and width of face parts.
• Added preferences to default 2D and 3D views to Medium operation detail, which shows most operations as cut-outs of the part (except dovetail drawer operations and bore holes).
• Multiprint text editor now accepts the Enter key as a carriage return (and is slightly larger by default).
• Added new Auto-number Room options to Global Preferences (For example 101, 201, 301...).
• Fixed an issue causing Multiprint tab object settings defaults not to load properly after changing jobs.
• Improved the appearance of dimension end caps in floorplan and elevation views to scale properly when zooming.
• Improved adding templates and template pages in Assembly Sheet and Part Drawing Manager.
• Added Display Opening Labels option to the Optimizer Patterns and Labels tabs.

Cutlists, Reports, and Printing

• Custom cutlist tables are now available to display and print on the Cutlist tab.
• Added separate room number and cabinet number variables to most label types, along with assembly sheets and part drawings.
• New fields {Texture2} and {TexAbbr2} can be added to material report names and abbreviations to use the outside texture to define the material.
• Added new Cab# (QTY) column to custom cutlist reports (does not show room number).
• Material template is now available as a column in the Dwr_Box_Tray_Sizes cutlist type for custom cutlist tables.
• Printing assembly sheets now assumes you want to add a new run by default, eliminating extra clicks.
• Job and room notes are now available as variables in pricing reports and custom cutlist reports.
• Added run name to Patterns tab printout.
• Added Profile1, Profile2, and Profile3 columns to Door Sizes custom cutlist reports.
• Added a checkbox for custom cutlist tables to turn off parentheses on the quantity column.
• Part type is now available as a column in various custom cutlist tables—this can help with constraints but is not intended for display.

Parameters

• New parameter: 32mmBkLBThru - back linebore will move to the flipside if it would avoid flip ops
• End-to-end and face-frame-to-face-frame joints will now automatically appear as mitered. This can be turned off via the new parameters EndMitreEnd and FrameMitreFrame
• New parameter: ShelfHMinSep - adds multiple shelves to automated interiors with specified minimum separation
• New parameter: 32mmBkLBMinW - cabinets less than this width will receive only centered line bore on backs
• Added 7.5mm option to SysHoleDia parameter
• Added several new parameters that apply to toe subassemblies - SleeperDadoD, BackToeBetween, SideToeDadoD, ToeStretcherDadoD (and more)
• Stretchers may now be applied to the top of toe subassemblies
• Continuous toe subassemblies will now respect maximum width when being placed
• New parameter: ToeSkinMaxL - sets the maximum length possible for a toeskin (defaults to 96")

Optimizer & CNC

• Added new Banding Before Secondary Machine checkbox to machine template dialog
• New machine autolabel post system
• New multidrill post system - quick drill substitutions, prefer thru bore option, better ability to find drill patterns, pecking, ability to set different plunge rate for thrubore
• Added ability to output gcode files with flip and topside combined. Use <CombineTopsideAndFlipsheetIntoOneFile> postvar and {TRANSITION} gcode section.
• SCM XXL Single part post
• Added cabinet name {cn} to custom gcode filenames
• Added new optional Allow Rotation column in the parts tab
• Added Duplicate Run button to Runs tab in Optimize
• Added 91 degree sharp corner tool
• Added ability to download (or request) post processors/machine definitions from the cloud (via the Help menu or the Machines dialog)
• Adding new Dowel checkbox to male edge operations - MPR posts will now check this before applying gluing and doweling to an edge hole
• When using Full Sheet skin, feed reduction will only be applied to small parts
• Added new postvar <SinglePartDoCutout> to perform a cutout toolpath on single part processors
• Added the ability to import a Blum BXF2 file to the Optimizer's parts list.

3D, Materials, & Other Features

3D Viewer

• Floors and ceilings now allow you to look through them into the room when in the 3D viewer
• Render export will now remember previously selected title block
• Added Clear All button to 3D viewer layers dialog
• Page numbers no longer included on cloud render printouts if using a title block
• Added the ability to use PBR texture maps in the Cloud Renderer

Materials

• Added Replacement Rules feature.
• Removed auto-creation of textures/materials when loading an old job.
• Edgebanding templates can now apply to Frameless Rail and Nosing parts.

Inserts

• Formulas may now be added to insert operation hole/linebore diameter, linebore hole quantity, and dado groove angle.
• Added new Inset (L/R) column to insert operation table.

Fasteners

• Added an option to place drawer front fastener operations on the flipside.
• Added new joint fastener type for Drawer Bottom to Drawer Face.

Drawer Boxes

• Added No Front checkbox to Drawer Front library.

Training Videos

Version 14.1 Training Videos

Update to the latest version

Please read the How to update Mozaik to the latest version guide on backing up your data and the importance of ensuring all devices are updated to the same version.

Update to the latest version

Release notes (patches)

A history of minor updates and bug fixes since the launch of 14.1.

Version 14.1.3

• Fixed an issue causing cross-section changes in Multiprint not to save.
• Resolved installer recognition issues with CNC Operator.
• Fixed errors when viewing custom cutlists or editing materials.
• Prevented the creation of duplicate material template names.
• Improved performance when closing the Optimizer.

Version 14.1.2

• Fixed an issue where operations failed to export to Optimizer for Manufacturing customers.
• Fixed material editing errors in the Library.
• The Render button now automatically un-minimizes the Cloud Render dialog.
• Fixed logic for "Nest" checkboxes when sending materials to the Optimizer.
• Added filenames to label images to distinguish parts from remnants.

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Previous versions

Looking for features introduced in the initial Version 14.0 release?

View Version 14.0 Release Notes