Interface

Setup

Create account and log in.

Use a desktop or large tablet (landscape).
Phones work, but not ideal.

Project actions

1 Start Project

Create a paid project from Free Mode. Enables saving and exports.

2 Projects Overview

Open your project list.

3 Finalize Project

Locks edits and generates build files.

4 Add Credits

Buy credits. Needed to start projects and generate files.

5 Credit Balance

Shows your current credits. Click to top up.

6 Settings

Units and UI preferences.

Design Nav

1 Current PROJECT Name

2 Manual Save

Optional. Autosave is on; use Manual Save for peace of mind.

3 Prev Panel

Optional.

4 Space

5 Shape

6 Lumber

Structural wood sizes & spacing. Changes geometry.

7 Coping

8 Finish

9 Next Panel

Optional.

Helpers

Helper toggles in the bottom-right: 3D grid, surface, support grid, UI panels.

1 Show/Hide 3D Grid

Turns the ground grid on/off.

2 Show/Hide Surface

Hide sheets to inspect the frame.

3 Show/Hide Support Grid

Toggle foundation/support guides.

4 Show/Hide UI Panels

Clean view for screenshots.

5 Dark/Light Toggle

Useful for visualization. Appears only if the 3D grid is hidden.

Grand Total

Live estimate. Click to open the Planner.

Settings

Open

Click the gear in the top-right.

User name

Used for project bookkeeping. Enter any name.

Units

Metric or Imperial. Changes labels only.

Currency

Your preferred currency for pricing. UI only.

Update

Apply changes.

Sign out

Log out of RampNerd.

Delete account

Delete your account here, or email support@rampnerd.com.

Free Mode

What you can do

Design

Space, Shape, Lumber, Coping, Finish are fully usable.

Live estimate

Grand Total updates as you edit. Planner opens in preview.

Helpers

Grid, surface, support grid, and UI toggles work as usual.

Limits

Save Project

Manual Save and autosave are off in Free Mode.

No exports

Build files (DXF, diagrams, BOM, Manual) are unavailable.

Planner preview

You can review materials and costs, but not download files.

Leave Free Mode

Start Project

Creates a project you can save and export.

Credits

Requires credits to start. Use Add Credits if your balance is low.

After start

Saving is enabled. Finalize unlocks the Build page.

Start Project

From Free Mode

Starts a project from your current Free Mode design. Keeps your units and all settings.

Credits

Uses 50 credits from your balance to start a project.

After start

Autosave turns on. Planner is fully enabled. The project appears in Projects Overview.

Credits

Click “Credits”

Top-right toolbar → opens the credits picker.

Credits picker showing 50-credit and 250-credit options.

Select amount

Pick a pack. 50 credits starts one project; 250 packs cover 5 projects

Terms & Conditions

First purchase only: scroll, read and accept.

Terms (web version).

Pay with Stripe

Secure checkout. Local methods vary by region. RampNerd never stores card data.

Toolbar showing updated Credit Balance after purchase.

Credits added

Your balance updates in the top-right. If it doesn’t appear immediately, reload the page.

New Project

Click “Credits”

Top-right toolbar → opens the credits picker.

Select amount

Pick a pack. 50 credits starts one project; 250 packs cover 5 projects

Terms & Conditions

First purchase only: scroll, read and accept.

Terms (web version).

Pay with Stripe

Secure checkout. Local methods vary by region. RampNerd never stores card data.

Credits added

Your balance updates in the top-right. If it doesn’t appear immediately, reload the page.

Manage Projects

Open Manage

Projects you’ve started appear here.

Projects Panel

Status

Active = editable; Finalized = read-only.

Open

Opens project in 3D View.

Commit

Finalize — Locks edits and generates files.

Build Page

Opens the Build page

Rename

Changes the project name.

UID

Project ID shown in the top bar and on deliverables.

Materials

Set your materials once. Design and Planner stay in sync.

How RampNerd uses materials

Materials (material presets) drive geometry and pricing in RampNerd. Shape values like radius, drop, and total width live in Shape. Material details—stud size, stud height, stud spacing, sheet thickness and count, etc.—drive how the ramp is built. These choices also update pricing and the bill of materials. RampNerd is parametric: material presets are not single-purpose; they affect both appearance and structure.

Open Presets

Open Material Presets from 3D Design or from the Planner. Pick a preset and the ramp updates instantly—visuals, geometry, counts, and pricing.

In Design

Materials change appearance and geometry. Sheet thickness updates side panels and coping reveal. Coping choices adjust the model and reveal.

In Planner

The same choices update BOM, pricing, and cut lists automatically.

The Material Chevron

Click the arrow button to open the preset list. Indoor/Outdoor defaults are prefilled.

Customize

If a default doesn’t fit your build, edit it. Your custom materials are saved and available across projects.

Custom Label

Customized materials show a “Custom” label.

Sheets

Used For

Side Panels, Sub Layers, Top Sheet (top surface).

Sheet Preset

Select material thickness (dropdown). The default sheet size is 8×4 ft (244×122 cm).

Custom Sheet Preset

Manually input: Name, Nominal Name (optional label), Width, Length, Thickness.

Nominal Name is a second label; enter any helpful text.

Studs

Used For

Studs.

Stud Preset

Select Raw Length (dropdown). Counts and cut lists follow your spacing and spans.

Custom Stud Preset

Manually input: Name, Nominal Name (optional label), Width (actual), Height (actual), Raw Length.

Use actual (finished) dimensions for Width and Height.

Coping

Used For

Coping.

Coping Preset

Select Outer Diameter and Raw Length (dropdowns). Length auto-matches ramp width with a small overhang. Reveal stays consistent with sheet thickness.

Custom Coping Preset

Manually input: Name, Nominal Name (optional), Outer Diameter, Raw Length.

Reveal is computed automatically from geometry and sheet stack.

Finish

Used For

Primer, Top Coat, Clear Coat.

Finish Preset

Select Can Size (dropdown).

Custom Finish Preset

Manually input: Name, Nominal Name (optional), Coverage (ft²/gal or m²/L).

Color, RAL code, and type are set in the Finish window.

Design

Use Next/Prev for a guided flow — Space, Shape with Feedback, Lumber with Stud Settings, Coping, optional Finish — or work in any order; Sheet Packing and the Planner are available anytime, and the 3D view updates live.

Space

Width

Set the total available width.

Length

Set the total available length.

Indoor / Outdoor

Toggle if the project is indoors.

Ceiling

Appears when Indoor is on.

Enter floor ceiling height, used for headroom checks in Shape.

Headroom ignores extensions height incase you can want to use the extension as wallride.

Flatbottom

Click "Set" to apply space values to project.

Vert Alert

Click "Set" to apply space values to project.

Shape

Width

Total ramp width

Length

Total ramp Length.

Drop

Vertical drop from platform to flatbottom.

Actual drop, not Lumber to ground.
Drop sets the main drop, not extension drop.

Radius

The circle radius of the transition.
Bigger radius = mellower; smaller radius = steeper.

Aka: transition, pitch, curve, sweep, arc...

Platform

Sets platform depths symmetric.

Platforms of extensions are auto calculated.

+ Extension

Enable Extension, then click a platform to place it.

Extension

X Height

Vertical difference from the main platform to the extension deck.

X Width

How wide the extension is along the platform.

Reset

Remove the placed extension and show the placement planes again.

◂ Extension

Remove the extension and exit extension mode.

Sheets Needed

Runtime estimate of sheets needed per Platform, Sub- and Toplayers

Feedback

Headroom

Distance from platform to ceiling (when Indoor mode is enabled).

FLAT BOTTOM

Rates flat-bottom length using the flat-to-radius ratio.

Aim for Balanced. Shorter feels more aggressive; longer feels more mellow.
Adjust to your preference.

VERT ALERT

Shows vert for the main ramp and the extension.

Sensible Radius

Shows a dynamic sensible range.

Middle of the range is balanced. Extremities are more mellow/aggressive.
Outside the range is generally too steep or too flat.

Lumber

What it does

Pick lumber (sheets, studs, side panels) and set Tweaks (stud spacing & spans). Changes here update the 3D geometry, sheet packing, and Planner (BOM, pricing, cut lists). Indoor/Outdoor loads sensible defaults.

Presets & Sync

Click the arrow button to open presets. Edit or save customs. The same presets are used in Planner. Change in either place — both stay in sync.

Sheets

Default sheets: 244×122 cm (8×4). Choose thickness; thickness affects side panels and coping reveal. Use another panel size if your store differs (e.g., 250×125 cm).

Studs & Side Panels

Studs: pick nominal (imperial) with actual size shown; set raw length if needed. Side panels follow your sheet choice and thickness.

Tweaks

Stud spacing and span control frame density and counts. Adjust to your build method and loads.

Coping and Finish

Coping and Finish have presets too. You can set them here in Design or later in Planner — they’re the same presets.

Stud Settings

What the Tweaks do

Refine stud spacing for curve and flat-bottom, and set a maximum span between side panels.

Uniform stud spacing

One spacing value applied across the whole ramp.

Spacing per flat / arc

Separate spacing for the curved transition and the flat-bottom.

Vertical Support Studs

Automatic vertical support stud under the coping

Vertical studs under the platform near each side panel. Tie the platform to the ground. Added by default; skipped on very narrow or shallow chunks to avoid overbuilding.

Automatic; driven by your ramp geometry (no toggle).

Horizontal Support Studs

Z-running studs tying platform to ground

Studs running left-to-right between side panels. Added when side-panel height exceeds one sheet width to break the height into bands and give fixing for sheet seams. Count and positions follow sheet width and panel height; length matches the internal span at that height.

Based on sheet size and drop; length matches the straight-drop piece.

Under Coping stud

Auto-added under the coping when radius, coping diameter, and stud width allow clearance. Skipped on the selected extension row and wherever clearance is insufficient.

Automatic; driven by your ramp geometry (no toggle).

Span Limit

Sets the max chunk width — the span between two side panels. If a span would exceed this limit, extra side panels are added automatically.

Range 61–244 cm. Snaps to 10 cm (metric) or 1 ft (imperial). Applies to curve and flat-bottom; the flat-bottom override still respects this limit.

Sheet Packing

Open from Shape or Lumber.

Platform Layout

Vertical difference from the main platform to the extension deck.

1 Pack length - pack width

Vertical difference from the main platform to the extension deck.

2 Layout diagram

How wide the extension is along the platform.

On Finalize

The build page includes a diagram and cutlist based on this layout

Surface Layout

Vertical difference from the main platform to the extension deck.

1 Continuous or Non-continuous

Continuous packs both rows as one surface with a seam. Non-continuous packs each row separately.

2 Layout diagram

Preview of panel layout and packing bands.

Staggering

Layers are staggered automatically to offset seams.

On Finalize

The build page include this diagram and a cut list.

Coping

Reveal Slider

Sets coping reveal with live feedback.

Limits adapt to your coping diameter, sheet stack, and ramp shape at the coping.

Support Stud

Auto-added when the radius and your stud spacing allow it.

Coping Feedback

Move the reveal slider. The feedback label shows the level and a quick tip. A warning appears when the reveal is outside the conventional range.

Based on general skateboarding use; may vary by personal preference or discipline.

The Material Chevron

Click to change coping preset.

Left/Right View

Use to switch to view each side..

Finish

Set paint or clear coat. Choose type, color (RAL for Primer/Top Coat), coverage per unit, and coats. RampNerd estimates the quantity needed from your ramp’s area.

Support Grid

Support Grid shows where ground supports go under flat-bottom and platforms.
Outer cubes mark the edges that need direct support — not moved inward.
This matches how pole, pad, or screw supports are placed on site.

Important

Use the Support Grid only as a reference.
Consult a professional to confirm support type and depth for your specific site.

RampNerd provides design output only. It does not guarantee safety or compliance. Use at your own risk; responsibility remains with the builder.

Show Support Grid

Toggle cubes on or off with the Support Grid button.

Runtime (3D)

Cubes are placed so no span exceeds sheet width.
Positions update instantly when you change ramp size.

Deliverable

Export includes a top-down Support Grid of the ramp footprint.
Grid frame = total project length and width.
Axis labels = distance from center (0) in your selected units.
Diagonal = corner-to-corner length to check squareness.

Planner

Set materials and prices for your project. Use presets, edit them, or add your own. Works in ft/in or metric. The price bar reflects what you set here..

Open Planner: click the arrow next to the price field.

Leave: click Exit. Changes save automatically.

Mode / Parts only: quantities only, no prices.

Mode /Prices ON: live quote from your inputs.

Finish

Finish. includes Paint or Clearcoat.

1 Type, Primer, Top Coat, or Clear Coat.

2 Item total: price for this product.

3 RAL code for Primer or Top Coat. As set In Finish.

4 Coverage per unit (ft² or m²).

5Coverage per unit (ft² or m²).

* Use the arrow to change 4 or 5.

6 Set how many coats you plan to apply.

7 Enter your price, set per can, per gallon / liter in the dropdown.

8 Required can or liters/gallons for this item.

Surface

Riding surface: top sheet and sub-layers.

1 Layer type — Top Sheet (always 1) or Sub Layers.

2 Item est. total — price for this layer.

3 Product name.

4 Nominal size (Imperial only).

5 Actual sheet size.

6 Sheet Thickness.

* Click the arrow to customize 3, 5 or 6.

7 Price basis — per sheet or per ft²/m².

8 Estimated sheets needed.

9 Set preferred Sub-layer count, 1 or 2.

Structure

Structure, frame materials: studs + side panels.

1 Item — Studs or Side Panels.

2 Item estimated total.

3 Product name.

4 Nominal size (Imperial only).

5 Actual size.

6 Raw length — uncut length.

* Click the arrow to customize 3, 5 or 6.

7 Price basis — studs: per stud / per linear ft·m; side panels: per sheet / per ft²·m².

8 Items needed — total quantity studs / sheets

9 Cut list — stud cut lengths + counts.

10 Side panels — price basis per sheet or per ft²/m².

Coping

Pick pipe size (common feel: ~2²–2½² OD; typical: 2n² OD).

1 Item - Coping.

2 Item estimated total.

3 Product name.

4 Actual Outer Diameter.

5 Raw length — uncut length.

* Click the arrow to customize 3, 4, or 5.

7 Price basis — studs: per coping length / per linear ft/m.

8 Items needed — total raw lengths or linear ft/m

9 Cut list — coping cut lengths + counts.

Screws

Screws. category total.

A Siding screws
Side panels studs.

B Sheeting screws
Surface sheets studs.

C Connector screws
Join structural parts.

2 Item total — price for this screw set.

3 Recommended size — optimal screw spec from RampNerd.

4 Size dropdown — pick another size if availability differs.

5 Price input — per box; choose box size in the dropdown.

6 PCS — total screws needed (auto).

7 Boxes needed — calculated from PCS and box size.

1 Fancy Face Screws
Enable to define a separate screw for the top sheet; deducted from Sheeting screws.

2 Uniform Decking Screws
Disable the separate face screws; adds them back to Sheeting screws.

3 Define size/price
same controls as other screws.

Total est

The total estimate updates when you change materials or prices in Planner.

It also updates live while you design in 3D (dimensions, layers, platforms, and other runtime changes).

Finalize

What finalize does

Locks the project

Edits are disabled after you finalize. The project becomes read-only, allowing access but preventing accidental changes.

Generates build

Creates DXF, BOM, Diagrams, and Manual files. They appear on the Build page.

Before you finalize

Geometry and materials checks before finalizing.

Check geometry

Resolve any warnings in Space, Shape, Lumber, and Coping.

Confirm selected materials

Review Materials & Cost. Your selections are used for the BOM and labels.

Reminder to verify surface sheet sub-layers.

Important

Please double-check the number of sub-layers in the surface sheets (1× or 2×).

Units

Pick your final unit display. It is reflected in exports and labels.

finalize

3D accessible for review

Sliders and inputs are locked; you can still orbit, pan, and zoom.

Final confirmation step before committing changes.

last final commit

After you finalize, edits are disabled. The project becomes read-only to prevent accidental changes.

Commit confirmation showing the project is now read-only.

last final commit

Once committed, the project remains read-only. To make changes, create a new project.

after you finalize

Build page showing generated DXF, BOM, and Manual downloads.

Click finalize button

Finalize to generate your files and move the project to the Build page.

Build

Navigation

Top Nav Bar

The last opened project appears first. Finalized projects are highlighted; in-progress projects are not. Selecting a project updates the UID in the top bar.

Select Project

The last opened project appears first. Finalized projects are highlighted. In-progress projects are not highlighted. Selecting a project updates the UID in the top bar.

Active Projects

Active projects aren’t accessible on the Build page.

Cut Mode

Sets the build type for filtering. Analog is for manual (non-CNC) builds. CNC is for machine-cut builds. This setting filters what you see on the Build page.

Filter

Show All

Shows every deliverable.

Assembly

Shows assembly guides.

BOM

Filters Bill of Materials only.

Cutlist

Shows cutlists only.

Files

Shows all downloadable and shareable files.

Support grid

Support Grid

Shows the foundation layout as reference points. Outer cubes are not inset; they mark support locations. Use as a visual guide, not structural advice. Consult local regulations or an engineer for footings. Use Print for a clean plan.

Structure

BOM Structure

Lists studs, side panels, and structural plywood. For each item: specs, your price, quantity, and estimate (price × qty).

Cut List STUDS

Shows each stud length with its count.

DXF/CNC

DXF / CNC Side Panels

Download side-panel DXF files for CNC. Ramps with an extension have two files; ramps without an extension have one.

ANALOG

ANALOG Side Panel Cuts

Manual-cut diagram based on the chosen sheet size. Includes outline coordinates, dimensions, and a parts list.

Coping Notch Cutout

Notch location and sizes: center-X, center-Y, notch depth, notch start, backset, reveal top, reveal radius, and coping OD. Includes square and round cut options.

Platform Packing & Cutlist

Platform sheet layout by width or by length. Includes a labeled diagram, per-label cut list with dimensions and counts, and total full sheets.

Analog Cutting Tips

Available Space inputs for width and length

PLACEHOLDER.

Coping

BOM Coping

Product image, outer diameter, raw length, unit mode (per piece or per meter), your price, required quantity, and estimate.

Cut List Coping

Coping cut lengths and piece counts.

Assembly Coping

Lists studs and side-panel sheets with specs, units, Qty, and estimated price. Updates live when your design changes. Currency follows your settings.

Surface

BOM surface

Top sheet and sub-layers. For each layer: sheet size (L × W × T), your price, total sheets, and estimate.

Surface Packing & Cutlist

Two-size staggered layout per layer with overlaps. Labeled diagram, cut list per label, and full-sheet totals per layer.

Surface Tips

Lists studs and side-panel sheets with specs, units, Qty, and estimated price. Updates live when your design changes. Currency follows your settings.

Finish

BOM finish

Lists coating products for sides and riding surface. Each row shows product type (primer, top coat, clear coat when used), can size and color code, price per can, quantity of cans, and the estimated price. Quantities are based on the project settings at finalization.

Screws

BOM screws

Lists screw hardware by category: stud/frame, sheathing, connectors, and, if selected, surface screws. Each row shows screw size and pack size, price per box (or per unit), quantity of boxes with total pieces, and the estimated price.