BikeCAD How To

/**/ $newArticleNode = $this->createLogoNode("/angleset_headset","Is there an easy way to simulate installing an angleset (angled headset)?","<p>I'd like to view the effects of installing an angleset (angled head set) on my bike to see what is does to the trail and other measurements and don't see a way to do this.  Since head tube angle is part of the frame dimensions, I can't lock the frame as I would if I was adding a different fork.  If I unlock the frame and change the head angle, it causes the head tube length and probably other frame dimensions to change based on my entered stock reach and stack heights.</p><p>Thanks for any suggestions or future features!</p>");
/**/ $newArticleNode = $this->createLogoNode("/node/65877","How to get frame measure","<p>Hi people, in online BikeCAD version, how we can get all of the measures of the frame???</p>");
/**/ $newArticleNode = $this->createLogoNode("/node/64083","how to measure distance between wheels","<p>hi</p><p>this is my question, how I can measure the distance between axis  in wheels?</p><p>regards</p>");
/**/ $newArticleNode = $this->createLogoNode("/java_1.8_security","Free version of BikeCAD and Java 1.8 Security","<p> <div id="block-block-11">As of June 15, 2022, pretty much everything on this page is now outdated. Below, there is a discussion of the various ways you could run the Java plugin in different browsers. Unfortunately, to the best of my knowledge none of these browsers allow the Java plugin any longer. The last remaining hold out was the Internet Explorer browser, but that browser no longer works. If you attempt to launch it, you'll be redirected to the Edge browser. I will allow that there are still probably ways to run the Java plugin. However, I am no longer capable of doing it myself and therefore cannot offer any assistance to anyone trying to do it. You can still run the free version of BikeCAD in a web browser. Just don't check the box to use the Java plugin. Also, be prepared to wait a while for the app to launch but rest assured that it will launch.</div></p> <p>A couple years ago, I posted a note about how web browsers were starting to impose restrictions affecting the deployment of Java applets. These changes have made it a bit more involved to run the free version of BikeCAD. That <a title="Java security forum thread" href="https://www.bikecad.ca/security_1.7.0_51">Forum thread</a> has grown pretty long and much of the information there is now obsolete, so I thought I would start a new thread to explain the current state of things.</p><p>First of all, I am continuing to port my code to a new platform that will not require a plugin. I am very much looking forward to getting that done as it will eliminate all the hassles involved in launching the Java applet and will allow BikeCAD to run on smart phones and tablets.</p><p>In the meantime, there are two options for accessing BikeCAD. The first option is to purchase <a title="BikeCAD Pro" href="https://www.bikecad.ca/bikecadpro">BikeCAD Pro</a> which is a standalone Java application that does not require a browser plugin. BikeCAD Pro runs on Mac OS X, all Windows desktops and laptops as well as Linux. Owners of BikeCAD Pro receive all future updates at no extra charge so the cost of the program is truly a one time fee.</p><p>The second option is to run the free version of BikeCAD in a web browser that supports the Java plugin. <strong>Currently Chrome and Microsoft Edge do not support the Java plugin</strong>. Therefore, you will have to use either Microsoft Internet Explorer, Firefox or Safari.</p><p>To run the free version, you will need to add https://bikecad.ca and https://www.bikecad.ca to your Java Exception Site list. For more on this see: <a title="Java Exception Site List" href="https://www.java.com/en/download/faq/exception_sitelist.xml">www.java.com/en/download/faq/exception_sitelist.xml</a>. Note that it used to be that you had to add http://... but as of June 28, 2016, you'll need to use https://</p><p>An example of the Java control panel in Windows 10 is shown below. Note that you will need to use the "High" security level as the "Very high" level will not allow the applet to run. (These instructions only apply to the free version of BikeCAD).</p><p><a class="colorbox colorbox-insert-image" href="https://www.bikecad.ca/sites/default/files/forum_img/java_security.png" data-colorbox-=""> <img class="image-size612w" src="/sites/default/files/styles/size612w/public/forum_img/java_security.png?itok=D5pl5kAl" alt="" width="527" height="557" /></a></p><p>Be aware that the free version may take a while to appear on the screen. If all you see is a blank white screen, be patient, the applet is probably just loading. In some extreme cases, I've heard of it taking up to 10 minutes to appear, though a few seconds is more typical.</p>");
/**/ $newArticleNode = $this->createLogoNode("/open_from_web","Download BikeCAD file from free version to view in Pro","If someone has made a BikeCAD drawing in the free version, say the following: Trek Madone RSL http://www.bikecad.ca/1460232225953 Is it possible to download that as a BikeCAD file then email that to be opened by someone who uses the Pro Version? There is a "Download BikeCAD file" tab but when selected, simply stated the below, note below not complete. <?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?> <!DOCTYPE properties SYSTEM "http://java.sun.com/dtd/properties.dtd"> <properties> <comment>Created on Sat Apr 09 21:03:46 BST 2016</comment> <entry key="DECAL_outTHICKSTEM2">1.0</entry> <entry key="DECAL_outTHICKSTEM1">1.0</entry> <entry key="nWISHBONE_CLEARANCE_ABOVE_TIRE show">false</entry> <entry key="RACK color IMAGEFitHeight">true</entry>............. ");
/**/ $newArticleNode = $this->createLogoNode("/node/59021","Different rim and tyre colours front and rear wheel?","<p>Is there a way to apply different colour to the front wheel and the rear wheel.</p><p>And the front and rear tyre as well?</p><p>thanks!</p>");
/**/ $newArticleNode = $this->createLogoNode("/node/57720","My Chain Broke!","<p>Hi all,</p><p>In my design, http://www.bikecad.ca/1459607072404, if I select one of these drivetrain gear combos:<br /><br />Chainring 1, Cog 7<br />Chainring 2, Cog 2<br />Chainring 2, Cog 8<br /><br />...my chain snaps!  Seemingly only in these gears with no extra links.  If I put in an extra link, different gear combos snap the chain.  Easiest to see if you choose not to display the crank.  Wierd.  Can anyone suggest why this might be?<br /><br />Thank you very much for free bikeCAD, I love it.<br /><br />Best, Benjamin</p><p> </p>");
/**/ $newArticleNode = $this->createLogoNode("/node/57674","Head tube color","<p>Any advice on how to create a contrasting head tube color? This is on a frame with lugs and panels. </p><p>Thanks,</p><p>Eric</p>");
/**/ $newArticleNode = $this->createLogoNode("/node/56187","Remove a bike from My Designs","<p>How can I delete a bike saved in My Designs </p><p>Thank you in advance for your reply</p><p> </p><p> </p>");
/**/ $newArticleNode = $this->createLogoNode("/node/55813","Invalid Key message when saving","<p>Hello Brent,</p><p>awesome tool you have made. I've taking up fiddling with bike geometry again but runnig into a problem.</p><p> </p><p>When I try to save a design online I made with the free version, it says Invalid key (with a time stamp). I'm not sure what's going wrong (I am logged in). Few years back I was able to do this just fine.</p><p> </p><p>Any help much appreciated.</p><p> </p><p>Regards,</p><p>Camille</p>");

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