BikeCAD Pro How To Forum

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

Hi, I figured it would be worth asking this in the forum, rather than in a direct email, just so others could potentially benefit from the answer. My main computer is a mac, and it's running Catalina, which as I understand places some restrictions on software that can be used. I'm considering taking the plunge and buying BikeCAD Pro, but would like to know if it will run on on this computer. I do have a windows 10 computer, but it's very slow and I only use it for a few programs that don't run on mac, so I would prefer not to use it for BikeCAD.

Hi Brent,

the new version of BikeCAD 15 starts very slowly. When I make the first version of BikeCAD 15 again on it goes fast.

Greetings Andy

Win 10 Pro / 16GB Ram

I opened the MTB template to begin work on a new design and when I activate the chainstay view the fender is shown. I have tried all the different ways of hiding them but they persist. Wondering if anyone else has had this issue?

Thanks,

Michael

Hello,

Somehow the 172.5mm crank arms length is rounded at 173mm on the drawing.

Is there anything I can do to it displaying the conventional 172.5mm?

I am using the version 14 on a Mac.

Thank you in advance

I'm sure I'm being really stupid here... but, how do you work out the angle between the fork legs and the steerer?

Hi Everyone. I'm a custom frame builder based in India. I've always wanted to build a bike using aero tubing, but never got the opportunity until now.

I dont have expensive tools to miter tubing. Its all done by hand. So i took prints, wrapped it on the tube, thats when I realized, the template doesnt have a radius on the trailing edge of the tube, Which obviously wont give me the desired results while welding. Also, the miter template for the BB junction doesnt come up if its an aero tube !

Hiya

Is there any way to add a 3 bend chainstay such as the new columbus Life ones?

Thanks

Lee

I have a schematic on which I would like to replace the dimensions values with letters. Is there a way to replace or modify the dimension values?

Hello,

I'm with a design that's causing me problems with mittering templates.

All tube sizes are correct, but when you present the template on the tube, it is always small.

I have uninstalled BikeCAD, I have changed the measurements of the tubes and put back the correct ones, but there is no solution.

Any suggestions?

Thank you