Selecting a file to use for new skins
A file variant with a highlighted star icon will show which file is selected to create a new skin.
To select another file, click on the star of the desired variant.
Use the board details page to add cad files and board details
You need to open or create a board in the board manager
Use the board description section to add detail about your boards. This information will be used on the board webpage and for searching and filtering your boards.
To add a model logo, click on the plus icon or the upload model logo button to add a model logo and select a file from your computer.
The board web page and the web download pack both display the board model logo.
Png, svg, gif and jpeg filetypes are all accepted.
Note that jpeg images are generally not suitable as they do not include transparency.
To view and add customer details, first ensure that the custom board option is selected.
To add a board file:
If you don't have a Cad file you can duplicate a sample board, create one using AkuShaper or download one here for free.
Adding multiple files is necessary to show a board models range and helpful when developing a new board with a customer. This feature is only available on Craftsman and Manufacturer plans.
Selecting a file to use for new skins
A file variant with a highlighted star icon will show which file is selected to create a new skin.
To select another file, click on the star of the desired variant.
Selecting files to display online
To select which file variants to share, select the corresponding include online checkbox.
If a Shape3D file has layers (generally used when adding channels and swallowtails), these will be removed when you import your file.
To display Shape 3D layers:
To create the look of your board, you need to create (or edit) a skin.
A skin is a collection of elements(layers) such as decals, stringers, fin boxes and sprays.
Craftsman and Manufacturer plans can save multiple skins per board, which is helpful for board models with different layups or to save different designs when developing a custom board.
To create a new skin:
You can edit, duplicate, save a skin as a template, delete and create a render To access these buttons, hover over a skin thumbnail.
Highlighting the rectangular include online checkbox will include the basic renders of the skin on the board webpage and the web download pack.
Once you have created your design (skin), you can create images (renders).
To create a new render:
1. Navigate to the render section
Click on the renders item in the side menu or scroll down to the renders section, then select create new render.
2. Select a skin
Select a skin (if there is more than one), then select next.
3. Choose a render type
Click on the renders item in the side menu or scroll down to the renders section, then select create new render.
4. Choose a camera position
Choose a camera position, then select next.
5. Select a background
Select a background (studio renders only) and select ok. The render will be submitted for processing
Studio renders are only available on Craftsman and Manufacturer plans.
Once you have created a render, it will be accessible in the render panel.
You can rearrange renders by clicking and dragging the render thumbnail. You can delete renders by clicking on the trash icon. You can also view renders full size or download renders by clicking on the render thumbnail or the eye icon then choosing export.
Choosing a hero image
A highlighted Star icon shows the image selected as the hero image for the board webpage.
To select another file for the hero image, click on the star of the desired render.
Selecting renders for display
To select which renders to share, select the rectangular include online checkbox of the desired render.
Your brand is displayed when you export a board.
To add a brand:
If no brands are available, you can add one in the Brand Manager.
You can add any extra board information not included in the main description here.
You can attach related images or videos here. This media will appear on the board webpage and in the web download pack.
