BikeCAD Pro How To Forum

Hello, I'm wondering if anyone has run into the problem of BikeCAD Pro reading files as if it's not the Pro version, i.e. selecting and modifying certain frame values within a .bcad file is not permitted (greyed out). This happens in some (not all) files every now and then, and will appear seemingly at random. The problem persists through opening and closing the file, and rebooting my computer. I'm running on a Mac.

P.s. great software

Thanks so much!

Hello,

I've bought a set of DR06 dropouts from Ceeway and I'd like to be able to use them in BikeCAD 15. I can model them in my CAD system [VisiCAD] but is it then possible to import them to use in my design?

Cheers,

JB

Hello folks,

I've forgotten what the ISO 4210-2 Annex A,b value means and what is a 'good' value to aim for.

Cheers,

JB

I'm slightly confused on all data points to measure to build a saddle. Any tips would be great, if they could be broken down in pairs that would be great. IE A and B then C and D etc..

Thank you

Good morning!

I´m desing a frame that the seat stays finishes on top tube, but the seat stays is contact in seat tube.

How do I this mitering?

I believe that the program hasn´t it.

Thanks a lot!

Javier

Hi, Brent,

I have problems with the cutting template for columbus tubes, in this case with the HX tubes.

I put the tube data in BikeCAD.

I generate the cutting template.

I print out checking that it is done at 100% or actual size.

When I present the template, it is small, it does not reach the total diameter of the tube.

I can send you the generated template if you wish.

Thanks

Carlos

Hello, I'm wondering which measurements are most correct when it comes to cutting tubes lengths and applying the miter print outs. Do I need to be initially cutting the tubes to the center-center lengths? I had a bent seat tube and am using the Z1 and Z2 dimensions to measure from the center of the bb to the center of the bend. Then from bend center to seat coller. Same questions but with bent stays. I tried to vary the curvature to see if the length dimensions changed and it did not. I'm sure I'm overlooking something.

Is there a way to add a large watermark or scale a note. My goal is a large label rather than using the text box.

Does one need to upload their logo into the dingbat logos, and if so how do you do this?

Hi Brent:

I just downloaded BikeCAD v.15 and tried to install it. I get an error message - "failed to create JVM". I updated Java and did a few restarts. Still a no go. Interestingly, when I try to unzip and then install the v.15 files, the dialog box reads that BikeCAD v.13 is trying to install? I am sure it is an error on my part, but would love any help! I am now unable to open BikeCAD at all without the above message. Thanks, Daniel