BikeCAD Pro How To Forum

Is there a way to show the "effective" seat tube angle?

When you have a curved seat tube, the seat tube angle that is shown is the angle of the straight part above the curve.

Currently, as far as I know, the only way to show what the effective ST angle is is by adding an angle in manualy.

I understand that this "effective" ST angle will change with things like saddle height, however for visualization it would be great.

The setup windows (for example, "Primary dimensions") always float above the bicycle design window. This window behavior makes it very difficult change dimensions and then visualize them in the design. Is there any way to change to standard OS X window behavior?

-jamie

Métier Vélo

How do I add rider info in title block?

Just found this nifty site and its free. To print full size layouts of your bike:

1. Export bike as PDF, no scalling, remember where you save it.

2. Go to the link below upload your pdf, after putting in your paper size.

3. It will give you a link to view your new tiled PDF

4. Right click and choose "save as", remember where you save it.

5. Open your new file and print it, make sure you choose no scalling.

6. It does come with a watermark, but your demensions will be VERY accurate.

This will work with any printer.

Brent,

Attempting to print some mitre templates, I have found the bottom of the page's image cut off.

I attempted to attach the file, but pdfs arn't supported, so I've attached a screenshot of the issue

It isn't much, but my version of Adobe Reader XI (11.0.09) is telling me the exported page size is 8.3x11.7", rather than A4's standard 8.27x11.69".

Chris

I've been avoiding 11.5 for the past several months because I can't seem to find the Configuration folder to update my components and templates. I'm using a Mac and downloaded the code signed version in my downloads area. Prior to this version, I had a folder in my "Applications" folder specific to the version of BikeCAD and a sub folder called "Configuration". With 11.5 I can't find that folder. As I'm building a few bikes concurrently, I've had separate instances of BikeCAD running (in different versions) and having to toggle my usual cut information has become somewhat annoying.

Is it possible to just 'paint' the inside of the stays/fork?

Hi Brent,

I'm wondering whether BikeCAD Pro Version 11.5 lets me specify a reinforcement strut like the one shown in the picture.

If it does please explain how since I could not find it.

If not please include it into the next version ;-)

Thanks,

Horst

I am having a hard time figuring out how to adjust the default location of a front caliper brake in BCAD. The default location seems to be the lower portion of the headtube. It would be nice to have it mounted to the fork crown.

Does anyone have a suggestion?

Thanks,

Jess Couch

When I view the drawing I see an extra set of tubes and tires plus feet that are displayed horizontally. It would be nice if I could turn them off.

thanks Mike Frye A.K.A. Frye Bikes