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If you've got a question about using BikeCAD Pro, the stand alone application for frame builders, bike shops and fit specialists, post it here.

fender option

DMCX
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DeMonchaux Bicycles
nagoya, 23 Japan
By DMCX | 10:24 AM EDT, Mon July 30, 2018
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Hello,

I have great difficulty in spotting where is the "Fender" option button.

Can you point me to where is this option as I cannot remove it from the design.

I am currently on V13.0

Thank you in advance and keep up the great work!

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Changing dimension value

Carl Strong
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Strong Frames Inc
BOZEMAN, MT United States
By Carl Strong | 11:32 AM EDT, Sun July 29, 2018
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Is there a way for me to remove or modify the value associated with a dimension?

For example, if I dimension the wheelbase, I'd like to keep the lines but replace the number with the word "wheelbase". I assume I can make a note nearby, but cannot figure out how to remove the value without loosing the lines.

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Spin Bike

Joule Cycling
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By Joule Cycling | 12:31 PM EDT, Mon July 23, 2018
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Curious if there is a template for a spin bike... If not, how do I draw a front wheel drive...?

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Converting specs to BikeCAD sample.

funkyblue
Framebuilder
By funkyblue | 2:02 AM EDT, Wed July 18, 2018
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Hello

I'm still trying to get my head around BikeCAD Pro. Does anyone have a sample file they can share, that is based on a manufacturer's website?

Even if someone has five minutes to spare, I'd love the dimensions for:

www.giant-bicycles.com/au/cross-city-1-disc

entered into a sample file.

Any other advice would also be appreciated. Thanks Scott

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Low Pedal Position Tandem

jaybeeboston
Framebuilder
By jaybeeboston | 7:54 PM EDT, Sun July 08, 2018
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Is it worth trying to fit a design for a foot-forward position step-through tandem (similar to Sun Brickell) in BikeCAD, or would I be better off using a general CAD program?

One big issue is that seat tubes connect directly to boom tube, and bottom brackets are placed independently along the boom tube (placing the seat tube behind the location of the BB and crank).

To make matters worse, I'll be adding couplers...

Thanks for any input,

jay b

roulez cycles

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Panel movement on paint

Peter Bird
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http://www.bicycles-by-design.co.uk
United Kingdom
By Peter Bird | 7:47 AM EDT, Thu June 07, 2018
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How do we move the panel position in paint?

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How to change the size of the Open and Save dialog boxes

MILES Radsport
Framebuilder
By MILES Radsport | 6:01 PM EDT, Tue May 08, 2018
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Hi Brent,

that's something that has annoyed me already for a long time but at some point enough is enough ;-))). Is there any way how I can change the size of the dialog boxes that appear when opening or saving a file or saving a file as a PDF. I would like them to be much bigger so each time I change their size and the view to the list with details view but the next time that box opens it has the small original size and sorting.

I've searched the forum and the FAQs (maybe not thoroughly enough) and I wonder why no one has ever posted that question before.

Thanks,

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Change color - Always applies to background, not components.

macatarere
Framebuilder
Pukeatua, New Zealand
By macatarere | 4:48 AM EDT, Mon April 23, 2018
BikeCAD Pro How To Forum

Hi Brent

I can't get Change color to apply to components in drawings I have created, it always applies to the background. I can get Change color to apply to components in drawings i have downloaded from the Design Archive and the MyBike.bcad drawing. What am I missing.

With thanks

Peter

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MTB Designs

patpot44
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By patpot44 | 6:34 AM EDT, Sat April 21, 2018
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Brent,

1. I cannot seem to save a design from the design archive to my hard drive and then open it to my desktop version of BikeCAD. All i see when I click on the link for save a BikeCAD design (the one located under the design illustration) is code. Am I suppose to copy this and save it to a file or something??

2. The wheel options for MTB do not seem to include 27.5 x 1.95++.

3. I ve noticed that the crank angle I set in a Bcad file never seems to stay even if i save the file. It always reverts back to 0 deg.

Cheers,

Patrick

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Screen Resolution

Fin
Framebuilder
United Kingdom
By Fin | 4:22 PM EDT, Thu April 05, 2018
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Hi Brent,

I've just downloaded 13.5 and the screen resolution is very low when compared with the 12.5 I was usuing. Is there a way to change this?

Thanks.

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