RattleCAD users? Let's Talk.

[duanedr]

Hi Duane

cheers Manfred

Perfect. Thanks again!

[Jussi Kettunen]

I have not seen anywhere where I can turn off the dimensions I don't want. I don't use all of them and usually I export to dxf and clean up in Microstation redoing all the dimensions I want then print to full size.

I agree, I'm cleaning all of the dimensions from imported dxf and then add the dimensions I want.
Earlier versions had possibility to import 1:1 dxf jig setup tab and cleaning it was much quicker and easier, newest versions don't have that option anymore.

[fred_stmk]

I agree, I'm cleaning all of the dimensions from imported dxf and then add the dimensions I want.
Earlier versions had possibility to import 1:1 dxf jig setup tab and cleaning it was much quicker and easier, newest versions don't have that option anymore.

Which dimension do you need?

[Corey Onderick]

Does anyone know how to change the number of teeth on the chainrings in the chainstay view?

[fred_stmk]

Hi,
<double-click> on the right crank
a dialog field apears

edit: CrankSetChainRings:
every chainwheel is seperated by "-"

cheers

[mmoore]

is there a way to change the tube shape? i.e., adding a bend to the seat tube?


When saying that, is there a way to change the angle of the bend in the "bent" chainstay?

[fred_stmk]

is there a way to change the tube shape? i.e., adding a bend to the seat tube?

tube shapes are round per default
exceptions are the chainstays ... currently
... they can be oval and bent
Seatstays may follow, if there is time available

When saying that, is there a way to change the angle of the bend in the "bent" chainstay?

of course. move the gray blocks to modify the bends

cheers Manfred

[Corey Onderick]

Hi,
<double-click> on the right crank
a dialog field apears

edit: CrankSetChainRings:
every chainwheel is seperated by "-"

cheers

Much appreciated.

[RyanDelavelo]

tube shapes are round per default
exceptions are the chainstays ... currently
... they can be oval and bent
Seatstays may follow, if there is time available




of course. move the gray blocks to modify the bends

cheers Manfred

Seatstay modifications would be wonderful!

Didn't know about moving the gray blocks: thanks Manfred!

[fred_stmk]

Hi,
a lot of updates came into rattleCAD and current Version is
rattleCAD 3.4.02.80
https://sourceforge.net/projects/rat.../files/3.4.02/
Download rattleCAD from SourceForge.net



the newest version rattleCAD 3.4.02.83 deals with tapered headtubes.
I will invite yout ot test this feature and to give any feedback, if there will be any bugs (hopefully not)

Download rattleCAD from SourceForge.net

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cheers and a good start into 2016

Manfred

[Mark Kelly]

Manfred

The download doesn't appear to have an exe file in it.

[fred_stmk]

Mark,

you can download the exe-file seperately
https://sourceforge.net/projects/rat.../files/3.4.02/

cheers

[Mark Kelly]

Thanks Manfred, works now.

While I have you here, is there any easy way to add custom dimensions to the jig page?

[fred_stmk]

What are your needs?

you can also choose between different Jig-Types?

[Mark Kelly]

Yes, I've sen the options, none of these jigs work the way mine does.

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I need the two measurements shown to get the positions for the two plates that hold the arms.

I can derive them by simple trig from existing measurements:

Jig rear centre = Horizontal Chainstay - BB drop / Tan (STA) (= 385.1 on drawing above)

Jig front centre = Wheelbase (no rake) - Jig rear centre (=665.25)

An option to have them directly would be nice if there is a way I can add them to the program (I'm not expecting you to customise it)

[Mark Kelly]

565.25, not 665.25

[fred_stmk]

It is possible to customize it,

how does your jig look like, maybe it is better to create an own jigtype to select.

what name would you prefer for this jigtype.
I think it will take me an hour or two

cheers Manfred.

[Mark Kelly]

I call the jig the BikeMaker.

[fred_stmk]

which dimension are not necesarry for this jig?

[Cynikal]

Is anyone else having problems getting BikeCad to launch in Win10? Works fine on a Win 7 machine.