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17.1, config folder not updating from 15

Acer
Framebuilder
Sylvan Cycles
Amherst, MA United States
By Acer | 9:43 AM EDT, Thu August 12, 2021
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Hi, Brent - I was just noticing that when I updated from v15 to v17.1 (thanks!) my custom configurations from v15 did not carry over, as they have during previous updates. Version 15 config folder is still intact, and I can run v15. I'm running OS X Big Sur. (I searched Forum to see if this Q had been previously addressed). Thanks as always, JF

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Miter templates

BAHL Cycle Works
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By BAHL Cycle Works | 12:32 PM EDT, Fri August 06, 2021
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I've started using the miter templates lately and have noticed that all of them don't actually wrap the tube fully. There is always a gap either on the underside or top of the tube. I have also noticed that some reference the Top and some reference the Bottom in the middle of the template cut out.

Is there a way to allow them to all be set to start at the top of the tube rather then the bottom?

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Setting correct Chainline using W3

BAHL Cycle Works
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By BAHL Cycle Works | 12:23 PM EDT, Fri August 06, 2021
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I understand that the W3 measurement goes from the BB center to the large chainring; but why, when the CL value is actually derived from the center or middle of the two chainrings on the crank or from the single chainring when using 1x?

So as an example: I have a double crankset that has a CL of 45.5. There is 8mm spacing between the two chainrings. So then would I set W3 to 49.5?

What about with a 1x crankset that has the same CL of 45.5? Would W3 remain at 45.5?

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Chainstay length with asymmetric dropouts

jrmelanson
Framebuilder
By jrmelanson | 2:48 PM EDT, Thu August 05, 2021
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Using Paragon DR1102 dropouts as my selection, the chainstay view and dimensions show the chainstays as being idenical in length even though the drops are asymetric with the DS shorter than the NDS. I have slected asymetric in the chainstay options. What am I missing?

Thanks!

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Sliding dropouts - frame not locking

crembz
Framebuilder
By crembz | 12:11 AM EDT, Sun August 01, 2021
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I'm trying to see the effects on geometry of different positions of the sliding dropouts.

I'm using the Paragon DS0001 dropouts

I lock the frame, and adjust the slider from 0 to say 20mm and back to 0, but when shifting back the frame has changed. bb drop, hta, sta, reach, stack all change.

I've checked out the video and am following the right procedure afaik.

Can anyone confirm they are seeing this issue also?

Thanks

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Seat stay placement on top tube

falsea
Framebuilder
By falsea | 3:04 PM EDT, Thu July 29, 2021
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Heya,

I'm running into a strange behavior. Not a big deal but I can't seem to get rid of it by changing any of the obvious inputs. Unsure if this is a bug or if I'm just doing it wrong.

Basically, when I try to attach the seat stays to the top tube I get an illustration that looks similar to what happens when you try to an "impossible" curve in a tube. See photos attached.

The Z axis changes by 1mm in the photos. I dont really mind visual noise. I'm just unsure how to interpret what I'm seeing and am unsure if I'm just messing something up.

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Exporting to FreeCAD

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By BAHL Cycle Works | 2:01 PM EDT, Mon July 19, 2021
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I can't seem to export my BikeCAD file to FreeCAD. I get some error messages when I hit the green play button, but don't know enough about what I'm looking at to determine what is wrong. Anyone help?

Thanks in advance.

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additional Headtube, how to realise?

kopierpaste
Framebuilder
By kopierpaste | 2:58 PM EDT, Thu July 15, 2021
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hi everybody,

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Cannot export pictures after update

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By nbesnard | 12:06 PM EDT, Wed June 30, 2021
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Hi,

I have updated from BikeCAD Pro 16 to version 17 sooner this week, and I realise I cannot export pictures (bmp, jpg, png) or pdf anymore. I can select the output folder and filename, click "save", but no file is created. In the case of pdf export, the problem log shows up with this error: SVG2PDF Error 1 java.io.FileNotFoundException "path_to_file": access not permitted

I can export to FreeCAD in the same folder with no problem, and SVG files as well.

I tryed running as an administrator but same issue.

Dis someone had the same problem?

Thanks,

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Chain stay/seat stay not automatically connecting to Drop outs

Porter
Framebuilder
Ann Arbor, United States
By Porter | 6:50 PM EDT, Mon June 28, 2021
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I entered my Breeze style dropouts from Nova Cycle Supply by selecting Custom; defined by parameters; hooded. Then I entered the dimentions and it appears the CS and SS aren't automaticallly adjusting. Why not? Im sure its just me.

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