BikeCAD Pro version 6.52* is finally ready. New features include:

• The option to save and retrieve templates for laying out dimensions, paint schemes and frame styles
• Enhanced control of handlebar, and saddle design
• User dimensions can be created horizontally and vertically
• Angular dimensions can be shown in degrees, minutes and seconds
• CSV output file and dimensions dialog box have been synchronized
• CSV output file can now be customized
• Change the look and feel of the BikeCAD interface along with GUI font
• Three state lock frame icon
• Three state fork crown clearance icon
• A new Japanese translation thanks to Susan and Koh Annoura
• An updated Italian translation thanks to Francesco De Vittori

All these features and more are described in the following video:

More videos can be viewed on the new BikeCAD Youtube channel.

*6.52 includes a correction over 6.51. When selecting drop handlebars, 6.51 did not record the choice of ergo or track style bars. 6.52 can be downloaded from the same source as 6.51.

I really enjoyed this video from the Oregon Manifest Constructor’s Design Challenge. It was particularly satisfying to see so many BikeCAD users doing so well in the competition. Very inspiring!