# Abundance **URL:** https://forums.maslowcnc.com/c/software-issues/abundance/41.md [Latest](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/tags.md) --- ## [About the Abundance category](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/about-the-abundance-category/25116)
**Author:** [@bar](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/u/bar)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 27, 2025, 7:56pm UTC](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/about-the-abundance-category/25116 "2025-10-27T19:56:01Z")
This category is for discussing all things Abundance --- ## [What are you making with Abundance Thread Post Projects here](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/what-are-you-making-with-abundance-thread-post-projects-here/25798)
**Author:** [@wouldchuck](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/u/wouldchuck)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 4, 2026, 3:31am UTC](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/what-are-you-making-with-abundance-thread-post-projects-here/25798 "2026-09-04T03:31:10Z")
This Thread is for sharing cool stuff that you make with abundance. Add yours below. --- ## [Trouble saving file with ctrl S and auto save](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/trouble-saving-file-with-ctrl-s-and-auto-save/26085)
**Author:** [@ian\_ab](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/u/ian_ab)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 16, 2026, 10:46pm UTC](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/trouble-saving-file-with-ctrl-s-and-auto-save/26085 "2026-08-16T22:46:00Z")
Get error message when using Ctrl S to save and autosave also causes same error. Saves with Dropdown menu save (I think). Changed last Assembly to Fusion, and now saves with Ctrl S --- ## [Abundance molecule questions](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/abundance-molecule-questions/25315)
**Author:** [@wouldchuck](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/u/wouldchuck)\ **Replies:** 226\ **Last updated:** [July 22, 2026, 12:27am UTC](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/abundance-molecule-questions/25315 "2026-07-22T00:27:28Z")
Having fun with abundance. some questions. I tried to copy a project to make a molecule out of one of it’s parts. It didn’t copy fully because I hadn’t saved it recently. I figured that part out and am now saving often.… --- ## [Molecule library](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/molecule-library/26042)
**Author:** [@RPGeiger](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/u/RPGeiger)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 17, 2026, 5:34pm UTC](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/molecule-library/26042 "2026-07-17T17:34:30Z")
Hey there, is there something like an index of molecules? The search function is great but it’s limited to my own ideas of terms to search with. Cheers Roland from Germany --- ## [Dimensions of finished model](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/dimensions-of-finished-model/26037)
**Author:** [@JitM](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/u/JitM)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 16, 2026, 7:53am UTC](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/dimensions-of-finished-model/26037 "2026-07-16T07:53:56Z")
Is there a way to measure or identify dimensions of the 3D model? It would be useful to calculate what stock should be used. Dimensions of a bounding box would be a good start. --- ## [Abundance, How do I generate a sphere](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/abundance-how-do-i-generate-a-sphere/26007)
**Author:** [@ian\_ab](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/u/ian_ab)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 6, 2026, 1:09am UTC](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/abundance-how-do-i-generate-a-sphere/26007 "2026-07-06T01:09:16Z")
How can I generate a sphere with Abundance? --- ## [Curious about Abundance but don't know where to start?](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/curious-about-abundance-but-dont-know-where-to-start/25848)
**Author:** [@mo-at-maslow](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/u/mo-at-maslow)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 3, 2026, 3:12pm UTC](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/curious-about-abundance-but-dont-know-where-to-start/25848 "2026-06-03T15:12:51Z")
We now have a channel dedicated to Abundance how-to videos. Check it in the link below or access it from the Abundance Getting Started tab where you can also find walk-through tutorials and other helpful links. So far we… --- ## [Abundance - Deleting multiple parts - Solved](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/abundance-deleting-multiple-parts-solved/25704)
**Author:** [@ian\_ab](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/u/ian_ab)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 20, 2026, 4:50pm UTC](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/abundance-deleting-multiple-parts-solved/25704 "2026-04-20T16:50:29Z")
During development of a project I used multiple temporary exports within molecules to build step files to prove concepts. Previously only the final level exports were displayed as options to export at the final page. N… --- ## [Modular Design with discrete Non fractional units. Specifically a bookshelf](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/modular-design-with-discrete-non-fractional-units-specifically-a-bookshelf/25620)
**Author:** [@wouldchuck](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/u/wouldchuck)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 20, 2026, 2:46am UTC](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/modular-design-with-discrete-non-fractional-units-specifically-a-bookshelf/25620 "2026-03-20T02:46:25Z")
I am inordinately pleased with this. Actually chortling over here before setting up the robot with the spinning blade to cut it out later this week hopefully, weather permitting. My robot minion will make me shelves! E… --- ## [Reusable Github Molecules (you might not know about)](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/reusable-github-molecules-you-might-not-know-about/25521)
**Author:** [@mo-at-maslow](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/u/mo-at-maslow)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [March 16, 2026, 5:02pm UTC](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/reusable-github-molecules-you-might-not-know-about/25521 "2026-03-16T17:02:57Z")
Although not every shape is available in the main Abundance menu, there’s lots more shapes available as github molecules. This is a thread for any shape or part that you’ve made that you think other people can use when m… --- ## [Getting Started with Abundance](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/getting-started-with-abundance/25600)
**Author:** [@wouldchuck](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/u/wouldchuck)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 10, 2026, 10:25pm UTC](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/getting-started-with-abundance/25600 "2026-03-10T22:25:15Z")
Here are the beginnings of a guide for getting started in Abundance @kenedove Hello, I don’t have a good way to do videos at the moment but to get started with abundance here is a small guide. I am having some fun writ… --- ## [Parametric table](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/parametric-table/25599)
**Author:** [@wouldchuck](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/u/wouldchuck)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 9, 2026, 3:36am UTC](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/parametric-table/25599 "2026-03-09T03:36:12Z")
Fun with abundance. It is snowy here so there is no actual maslow cutting. I needed a table to make a model for Project Floor Spider (maslow with router upside down under a table with the workpiece and wasteboard taped … --- ## [Rough Maslow4 Model](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/rough-maslow4-model/25597)
**Author:** [@wouldchuck](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/u/wouldchuck)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 8, 2026, 10:03pm UTC](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/rough-maslow4-model/25597 "2026-03-08T22:03:23Z")
Playing with Abundance to make a rough model of Maslow4. I would like to actually model maslow4 in abundance properly or very close to properly but was still hung up with importing any of the step models that have the h… --- ## [Fun wtih sketching with Abundance](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/fun-wtih-sketching-with-abundance/25587)
**Author:** [@wouldchuck](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/u/wouldchuck)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 6, 2026, 12:32am UTC](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/fun-wtih-sketching-with-abundance/25587 "2026-03-06T00:32:19Z")
So just having fun with abundance. This time I tried the method of making lots of subsidiary molecules and didn’t try to carry through parameters. It would be hard to adjust but maybe not too bad although one would have… --- ## [Small crosshairs and mirror for centering. Abundance fun and mostly functional](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/small-crosshairs-and-mirror-for-centering-abundance-fun-and-mostly-functional/25513)
**Author:** [@wouldchuck](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/u/wouldchuck)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [February 23, 2026, 10:07pm UTC](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/small-crosshairs-and-mirror-for-centering-abundance-fun-and-mostly-functional/25513 "2026-02-23T22:07:24Z")
I designed a drop in crosshairs doohicky so that one could center the maslow. Mostly worked well designing it. Haven’t had a chance to cut it in the real world yet. This design would work best with wood stock that is c… --- ## [Router B Gone cut out of wood experiment Abundance](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/router-b-gone-cut-out-of-wood-experiment-abundance/25395)
**Author:** [@wouldchuck](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/u/wouldchuck)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [February 16, 2026, 7:39pm UTC](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/router-b-gone-cut-out-of-wood-experiment-abundance/25395 "2026-02-16T19:39:40Z")
Hello, new abundance project attempt to make a cylinder using maslow to replace the router for holding pens, other tools and maybe a thin spindle. Question to start is there a rough mockup of maslow in the abundance mo… --- ## [Slicing 3D Models to cut with the Maslow](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/slicing-3d-models-to-cut-with-the-maslow/25408)
**Author:** [@wouldchuck](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/u/wouldchuck)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [January 17, 2026, 4:36am UTC](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/slicing-3d-models-to-cut-with-the-maslow/25408 "2026-01-17T04:36:14Z")
I don’t have good access to a 3D printer and I like the idea of the maslow cutting it’s own accessories so I am trying to make a tool that will slice a 3D model into cutable layers. I know it will be rough but I think it… --- ## [Is it possible to add an input to a molecule?](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/is-it-possible-to-add-an-input-to-a-molecule/25228)
**Author:** [@ian\_ab](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/u/ian_ab)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [December 15, 2025, 10:23pm UTC](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/is-it-possible-to-add-an-input-to-a-molecule/25228 "2025-12-15T22:23:38Z")
I would like to be able to add an input to a molecule, which is not at the top level. I.E. The top level has multiple molecules and I would like to be able to pass a variable to lower level molecules --- ## [Abundance idea Mouse input for fields?](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/abundance-idea-mouse-input-for-fields/25189)
**Author:** [@wouldchuck](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/u/wouldchuck)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 7, 2025, 12:09am UTC](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/abundance-idea-mouse-input-for-fields/25189 "2025-12-07T00:09:39Z")
I am learning how to design in abundance through the programming prompts but I was wondering if it would be possible to use the mouse or at least sliders as an input device for numbers. Ideally one could click on the in… --- ## [Difference labelling interaction/intersection in Abundance](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/difference-labelling-interaction-intersection-in-abundance/25265)
**Author:** [@ian\_ab](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/u/ian_ab)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 6, 2025, 8:34pm UTC](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/difference-labelling-interaction-intersection-in-abundance/25265 "2025-12-06T20:34:26Z")
Difference labelling interaction/intersection --- ## [Can't log into Abundance](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/cant-log-into-abundance/25245)
**Author:** [@ian\_ab](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/u/ian_ab)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 1, 2025, 8:49pm UTC](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/cant-log-into-abundance/25245 "2025-12-01T20:49:36Z")
Getting notification the redirect\_uri is not associated with this application. Any idea? --- ## [How to make tabs?](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/how-to-make-tabs/25176)
**Author:** [@davebak](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/u/davebak)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [November 16, 2025, 12:04am UTC](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/how-to-make-tabs/25176 "2025-11-16T00:04:50Z")
Hey, Quick question. How do I make tabs to keep the material in place while cutting? Thanks! --- ## [Project Documentation Idea](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/project-documentation-idea/25136)
**Author:** [@niccokunzmann](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/u/niccokunzmann)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 3, 2025, 8:33pm UTC](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/project-documentation-idea/25136 "2025-11-03T20:33:41Z")
Purpose I want it to be easy to use my projects for other people. I do not want them to know abundance to download files. Workflow Example in Abundance I would like to be able to do generate documentation automatically … --- ## [Abundance Formula Cheat Sheet](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/abundance-formula-cheat-sheet/25128)
**Author:** [@niccokunzmann](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/u/niccokunzmann)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 31, 2025, 11:40pm UTC](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/abundance-formula-cheat-sheet/25128 "2025-10-31T23:40:49Z")
I want to use the formula or the code but I would need a bit more guidance on how to do that. I found that some functions work. (sin, cos, sqrt) but I also would like to use min and max and generally, it would be nice t… --- ## [Duplicated input for molecule](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/duplicated-input-for-molecule/25126)
**Author:** [@niccokunzmann](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/u/niccokunzmann)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 31, 2025, 9:24pm UTC](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/duplicated-input-for-molecule/25126 "2025-10-31T21:24:28Z")
This molecule has the input length twice: The picture below should have shown the “length” input of the pipe molecule twice but I did not get the screenshot right: --- ## [Abundance - where to engage can be clearer](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/abundance-where-to-engage-can-be-clearer/25127)
**Author:** [@niccokunzmann](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/u/niccokunzmann)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 31, 2025, 4:57pm UTC](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/abundance-where-to-engage-can-be-clearer/25127 "2025-10-31T16:57:29Z")
I would like to be able to access an about page for Abundance, including: documentation how to contribute where to ask questions where the source code can be seen where to translate videos social media tags I would ex…