Beginner's difficulties with converting curvature to solid

[matthewlindung]

So I have been trying for weeks to create a design I sketched out and have been struggling to convert any wireframe into a usable solid or surface. I'm honestly embarassed since I know my design technique is sloppy and I know I'm making a bunch of mistakes but if anyone can point me in the right direction I would greatly appreciate it. It's a relatively complex shape that I'm having difficulty creating in mc.

The part is just a 1/4 inch thick skateboard with channels in it I've been wanting to make for years (like a pennyboard). If anyone wants to look over this project and critique my slopping drafting you would be a lifesaver. Thankyou.

longboard_channelscut_10_15_18.emcam

[JParis]

Couldn't open your file

[htm01]

it's educational version

[JParis]

2 hours ago, htm01 said:

it's educational version

Gotcha, didn't catch that at first

[#Rekd™]

Use your level 4 surface and on a new level create a solid from your surface (Solids tab -From Surfaces). Then thicken your solid to the desired thickness (Solids tab - Thicken).

[matthewlindung]

On 10/17/2018 at 5:19 AM, #Rekd™ said:

Use your level 4 surface and on a new level create a solid from your surface (Solids tab -From Surfaces). Then thicken your solid to the desired thickness (Solids tab - Thicken).

I've done that but I'm having trouble thickening the channels. If I include them with the other surface it doesn't allow me to thicken and if I try to thicken them on their own they dont thicken in the desired direction.

[matthewlindung]

On 10/17/2018 at 5:19 AM, #Rekd™ said:

Use your level 4 surface and on a new level create a solid from your surface (Solids tab -From Surfaces). Then thicken your solid to the desired thickness (Solids tab - Thicken).

when I try to extrude the channels it says requires planar chain set.

[#Rekd™]

Took about 1.5 minutes using my method. Not sure what you are doing. If this looks right I will make a video for you.

 

longboard_channelscut_JF.stp

[#Rekd™]

See this for some improvements in MC 2019.